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.
Key Points
- Resistance group blocked and intercepted junta troops
- Myawaddy was wrested from military control by the coalition
- Resistance movement increasingly operating in coordination with ethnic rebel groups
Pros
- Resistance group successfully repelled junta troops
- Coalition of anti-junta forces led by the Karen National Union gained control of Myawaddy
- Increasing coordination among resistance groups to challenge the military
Cons
- Challenges in negotiating and working together within the anti-junta coalition
- Ongoing conflict leading to loss of lives and displacement of people