Violence in Burma's Rakhine State

The U.N. human rights office warns of new violence in Burma's Rakhine state, with reports of attacks on Rohingya civilians by the military and ethnic armed groups. Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced, with evidence of widespread destruction and abuse. The conflict stems from a civil war in Burma after the military ousted the elected government.

Conflict in Burma between Armed Ethnic Groups and the Junta

Armed ethnic groups in Burma are fighting the ruling junta to hold strategic locations, with the outcome potentially determining the fate of the country. The junta is facing battlefield defeats and losing control of territories, leading to a challenging situation. The upcoming monsoon season may impact military operations on both sides.

Burma Resistance Against Military Rule

A resistance group in Burma repelled an attempt by junta troops to advance on the key town of Myawaddy along the Thai border. The resistance is part of a nationwide armed movement against the military that seized power in 2021.