Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
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Notable Quotes
"Military forced conscription became the main challenging factor for us on the battlefield as it enabled the military with limitless manpower."
— Ko Kaung , Activist
"Even if they don’t surrender, we will go till the end, inch by inch."
— Peter Thang , Activist
"If God is willing to hand over the enemy, we will take it."
— Peter Thang , Activist
"We have more challenges than others."
— Peter Thang , Activist
"some security forces in northern Shan State left their outposts because keeping people safe was their priority."
— Min Aung Hlaing , Politician
"There's now real doubt about the military's capability … they can no longer expect to win any battle."
— Richard Horsey , Academic
Key People
Aung San Suu Kyi is a prominent political leader in Myanmar who was deposed during the 2021 military coup.
Ko Kaung is a PDF battalion commander involved in the resistance against Myanmar's military junta.
Min Aung Hlaing is the Senior General of the Myanmar Armed Forces.
A 19-year-old protester who was the first victim of the Myanmar military’s crackdown on protests.
Vice President of the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF), involved in the rebellion against Myanmar's military.
Richard Horsey is a senior Myanmar advisor at Crisis Group.
A fallen fighter of the CNDF, killed in action in May 2021.
Zaw Min Tun is a Major General and spokesperson for Myanmar's ruling military council.
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The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
An article detailing the Myanmar military's offensive to reclaim territory lost to rebels, including the recapture of Naunghkio and Bhamo, and the challenges faced by the resistance forces.
A report on how Myanmar's military has rapidly closed the gap in drone use, potentially gaining a clear advantage over the armed rebel groups.
An article covering the Chin National Defence Force's offensive to capture the town of Falam, facing heavy air attacks from Myanmar's military.
A report on the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army's claim of capturing the regional military command centre in Lashio, marking a significant loss for the ruling military junta.
An analysis questioning the validity of Myanmar's military's claims of a resurgence, highlighting that while the junta has regained specific towns, it is not winning the war that matters: the contest over territory, basic governance, and political consent.
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