The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) dismisses Beijing’s skepticism over Myanmar’s ongoing uprising, urging China to recall its own history of resistance. The group calls for a nuanced understanding of Myanmar’s complex conflict.

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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) dismisses Beijing’s skepticism over Myanmar’s ongoing uprising, urging China to recall its own history of resistance. The group calls for a nuanced understanding of Myanmar’s complex conflict.

Myanmar’s military rulers face renewed scrutiny as their longstanding ties to crime bosses come under pressure amid recent political upheaval, challenging the generals’ ability to shield illicit networks.

Myanmar’s military junta has announced plans to hold voting in 102 townships, a move criticized by opposition groups as an attempt to legitimize its rule following the 2021 coup, according to The Irrawaddy.