Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
![Soldiers from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) on patrol in Myawaddy, the Thailand-Myanmar border town under the control of a coalition of rebel forces led by the Karen National Union (KNU), in Myanmar, in April 2024 [File: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024-04-15T104943Z_352896859_RC2T67AOZD89_RTRMADP_3_THAILAND-MYANMAR-BORDER-1736497680.jpg?resize=570%2C380&quality=80)
Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) seeks to deal a decisive blow to the country’s military rulers in 2025.
![Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) Acting President Duwa Lashi La [Courtesy of Duwa Lashi La]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PYM-1735954559.jpg?resize=570%2C380&quality=80)
Muslims join fight under multiethnic leadership as groups once marginalized are embraced by Myanmar’s revolution.
![Thandar, a 28-year-old combat medic, has served in 3rd Company since October 2021 [Lorcan Lovett/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2-1729236507.jpg?resize=570%2C380&quality=80)
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday.
Myanmar’s generals aim to make up for recruitment shortfalls and battlefield losses by drafting thousands of civilians.
An alliance of ethnic forces has gained much ground in military-ruled Myanmar, but some fear the movement may splinter.
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Several countries raised questions and concerns over the health of Suu Kyi at ASEAN summit, a US official says.
Life and death on the front lines of fighting in Myanmar’s Kayah state.
Ex-leader receives a pardon in five of the 19 cases against her and will remain under house arrest, media reports say.
In Jakarta, ASEAN reiterates need for unified response to end crisis amid Thai attempts to ‘re-engage’ with generals.
Military has used foreign sources, including Russian entities under sanctions, to purchase and import arms, US says.
NLD led by Suu Kyi among 40 parties dissolved after failing to meet registration deadline, according to state TV.
Following a series of politically motivated prosecutions, Aung San Suu Kyi now must serve a total of 33 years in jail.
UN recognising ambassadors from Myanmar’s military, the Taliban, and Libya’s east would be seen a conferring legitimacy.
