Search results
Feb 2, 2021 · A separate statement on the military’s Facebook page said that the Tatmadaw, as Myanmar’s military is known in Burmese, would hold “a free and fair general election” at the end of the year ...
- Hunter Marston
Mar 26, 2024 · The military spokesman did not reply to multiple calls for comment. Myanmar's state media carries regular reports suggesting successes by anticoup forces are “fake” news.
Feb 3, 2021 · A spokesman said power had been handed to the army’s commander-in-chief, General Min Aung Hlaing, who would hold power for one year, after which there would be new elections. Military control of ...
- Michael W. Charney
Jun 6, 2024 · An abandoned Myanmar military camp sits atop a wooded hill, overlooking a picturesque lake which is well known in these parts because of its unique heart-like shape. Landmine canisters and spent ...
The Myanmar Civil War (Burmese: မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ ပြည်တွင်းစစ်), [m] also known as the Burmese Civil War, Burmese Spring Revolution, or People's Defensive War, is an ongoing civil war following Myanmar's long-running insurgencies, which escalated significantly in response to the 2021 military coup d'état and the subsequent violent crackdown on ...
Apr 30, 2024 · The Myanmar military is significantly weaker than previously believed and troop numbers are important. Within three years of the conflict, the military has suffered significant losses of ground troops due to defections, casualties and surrenders. As a result, the total number of combat and noncombat troops has now dwindled to 130,000, according ...
Jan 24, 2024 · Direct military support includes Russia’s delivery of Su-30 fighter jets and counterinsurgency training and advising. Russia has been able to support the junta despite the war in Ukraine ...
