![Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715072988_KNLA.jpg)
In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels
Dawna Hills are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country's ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy.
Sun May 12 2024
![Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714107731_KNLA.jpg)
Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town
Troops of the ruling junta and rebels jostle for control of the outpost that handles more than $1 billion in border trade every year.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713937878_KarenNationalLiber.jpg)
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
The Karen National Union made a "temporary retreat" from Myawaddy, after the return of junta soldiers to the vital strategic area.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713527534_TBKimAris.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said he heard Aung Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat, but that the junta's official reason for moving her was "not very likely".
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713147890_Militarypersonnel.jpg)
Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town
Reinforcements of junta forces have been trying to advance on Myawaddy for days, but were pushed back in a battle about 40 kilometres away.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Thai military step up patrols along Myanmar border as clashes continue Thai military step up patrols along Myanmar border as clashes continue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712749007_TBrefugees.jpg)
Thai military step up patrols along Myanmar border as clashes continue
Anti-junta rebels continued to clash with a weakened military that has suffered a string of defeats in frontier areas.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Pertubuhan Rohingya beri amaran peningkatan genosid di Myanmar Pertubuhan Rohingya beri amaran peningkatan genosid di Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712138790_etnikRohingya.jpg)
Pertubuhan Rohingya beri amaran peningkatan genosid di Myanmar
Situasi di Rakhine merosot dengan ketara selepas pertempuran meletus semula sejak November lepas antara Tentera Arakan dan junta tentera di Myanmar.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681716677_TBJunta.jpg)
Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says
Military-ruled Myanmar still planned to return the country to democratic rule, said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707897229_myanmarjunta.jpg)
Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say
Last Saturday, the junta declared mandatory military service would be enforced for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 for up to two years.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706511279_Laos.jpg)
With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting
The military government has refused to take part in dialogue with what it calls "terrorists".
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Tiga negara Afrika Barat umum keluar dari ECOWAS Tiga negara Afrika Barat umum keluar dari ECOWAS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706483484_TBMAP.jpg)
Tiga negara Afrika Barat umum keluar dari ECOWAS
Tiga negara berjiran itu diperintah oleh pegawai tentera junta melalui rampasan kuasa sejak tahun 2020.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704961570_TBASEANjpg.jpg)
ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
Min Aung Hlaing is "implementing the ASEAN five-point consensus adjusted with the roadmap of the State Administration Council".
Thu Jan 11 2024
![PBB isytihar Myanmar sumber terbesar candu dunia PBB isytihar Myanmar sumber terbesar candu dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702380794_TBopiumproducer.jpg)
PBB isytihar Myanmar sumber terbesar candu dunia
Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB) pada Selasa mengisytiharkan Myanmar, yang diperintah junta, sebagai sumber terbesar candu di dunia.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat? Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700565247_TBFlowersjpg.jpg)
Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat?
Security forces are already stretched by extensive armed opposition and a strong response on one front could expose the military elsewhere.
Sat Nov 25 2023