The Latest Breaking News from Shan

Myanmar Armed Group Says 11 Civilians Killed In Junta Air Strikes

Myanmar military air strikes in northern Shan state killed 11 civilians and wounded 11 more, a spokeswoman for an ethnic minority armed group battling the junta told AFP on Friday.

International Business Times · Sep 6, 2024

Myanmar Junta, Ethnic Armed Group Claim Control Of Military Regional HQ

Myanmar's junta and an ethnic minority armed group both claimed on Thursday they were in control of a town and regional military command in northern Shan state following days of clashes.

International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024

Myanmar Junta Takes Heavy Hits Three Years After Coup

One morning last October as the dawn light touched the cold hills of northern Myanmar a barrage of rockets and drones streaked through the sky and slammed into dugouts and bases housing military troops.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

Myanmar's army chief vows counterattacks on armed groups that captured northeastern border towns

The leader of Myanmar’s army-installed government has declared its military will carry out counterattacks against a powerful alliance of ethnic armed groups

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Myanmar rebels seize vital border town as China calls for ceasefire

The loss of Chinshwehaw is a blow to generals who seized power from Myanmar’s elected government in 2021.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023

Escaping Myanmar scam gangs a challenge

CHAING RAI: More than 140 Thais have sought help after being duped by online scam gangs to work in Myanmar’s Shan state since last year, and about 60 have been rescued so far, according to the Consular Affairs Department

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Opium cultivation surges since Myanmar military seized power: UN

Opium poppy was cultivated on more than 40,000 hectares in Myanmar last year, a 33 percent increase compared with 2021.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023