Is Myanmar's Civil War at a Turning Point?

Myanmar has been under military rule since their coup in February 2021, and civil resistance has escalated to a full-on armed conflict. So in this video, we'll break down the context behind this civil war and the significance of more recent developments.

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[pyaeyanaung]

This is first ever report about Myanmar in along time. This shows that We, the Myanmar people, made traction and gained momentum.

[astronetstre]

Burmese guy and a member of resistance team here:
1. Chin Shwe Haw is not the main trade port. It's just a small town that border China. The biggest trading town with China is Muse which is currently under siege by the coalition forces.
2. The capture of Kawlin is actually the 11th confirmed town since the beginning of Operation1027. More towns are being attacked as we speak.
3. Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint are still under detention and their location unknown. The NUG has acting president on behalf of Win Myint, named Duwa Lashi La who is an ethnic Kachin.
4. People's Defense Forces (PDFs) are more of an umbrella term for resistance forces. There are many prominent groups like KIA, KNU, KNDF, CDF etc that are forming alliance with NUG to fight against the regime.
5. Since the beginning of the revolution, more than 70, 000 homes are burnt/ destroyed by regime attacks.
6. Regime forces have killed more than 4000 civilians since 2021.
7. The entire northern Shan state has come under the control of coalition member since Operation 1027 began.
8. Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint has no control of what's happening in Myanmar right now as the junta put them in solidary confinement since 2021.
9. Junta actually offered ASSK to pardon her to house arrest if she speak out against the resistance. She refused to say anything on the revolution. Since then junta have kept her in 10'x10' room with only 1 window.
10. Resistance attacks are happening in every corner of the country. Even in urban cities like Yangon, & Mandalay, where resistance cells frequently assassinate junta officials.
11. One of the objective of Op1027 is to root out online scam centers operated by junta allied militias. Junta have given sanctuary to scammers which angered China. Since 2021, hundreds of thousands of people are trafficked into working for the scammers with most victims being Chinese.
12. There's general agreement that Op1027 is given green light by China. China may seems like supporting junta but actually, China doesn't like Min Aung Hlaing. China even refused to invite Min Aung Hlaing to BRI ceremony in Beijing last month where China invited all heads of states across the world. MAH was omitted.
13. China has repeated pressured junta to act against the scammers which became a national security threat to China. But junta, which actually profited from scammers indirectly, refused to do anything. Hence, China gave approval for Op1027.
14. The MNDAA immediate objective is to take the city of Laukkai which is one of the scam center. The town is currently under siege and run by junta allied Kokang BGF.

[YoussefDaanBenAmor]

One of the most brutal but at the same time one of the most overlooked and forgotten ongoing military conflicts!

[akend]

Myanmar’s military junta: *Agree to democratic transition.*
The people: *Try to elect someone else*
The junta: “You weren’t supposed to do that!”
The people: “Revolution is the only solution!”

[akend]

“Live for nothing, or die for something!”
May the people of Myanmar be free!

[Rose-jrtx]

I'm so glad Myanmar is getting media attention again.
I hope Myanmar manages to sort things out.
For more, pls read the informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News" ... It's on YouTube.
My heart and prayers go out to long suffering Myanmar people. 🙏

[kampfpanzerleopard]

I hope Myanmar can actually manage to set itself up as a stable democratic state and not have the militias turn against each other after the junta is deposed.

[ArAnXx]

I really respect these people fighting hard for Democracy and elections
a lot of people in the west don't know what they have and don't appreciate it
you'd only appreciate it if you lived in a third world authoritarian country

[mpmpmp]

This may be one of my favorite videos of yours! Love it when you condense so much history of a place so far away, and shed light into yet another terrible and heartbreaking conflict in the world. I've learned so much about the world I live in thanks to you guys. So thank you, truly

[roockieroad]

Means a lot that you covered this conflict. Especially given how under represented it is in news during times like this. Please keep your views updated on any future changes.

[khoirabalaishram]

I am from Manipur Northeast state of India bordering Myanmar. Due to the conflict in Myanmar we are facing a communal riot in Manipur right now. please pray for us.

[bladepeterson]

It's nice to see you guys cover this. Over the last few weeks I had heard about the gains the democratic and ethnic anti Military Junta forces had made. However this video really helps put into scope that these recent gains are a big deal and hopefully a sign that the momentum of the conflict is turning towards the pro democracy forces.

[kevincronk]

I'm both glad and sad that you're covering this topic again. Glad that you're giving it the attention it deserves, sad that it's still going on to be covered.

[eugenecity]

This conflict has been largely ignored by the international community. But I think this cooperation may turn a new page in this conflict. And who knows Myanmar may finally achieve democracy after 50 years of militiary coup.

[htetaunglin]

The world forgot Myanmar for a long time, but people from Myanmar are never give up every single day. They are against the military coup even though they haven't equal weapons. PDF Army and Other Revolutionary forces are grown up with People's support (note: THEY NEVER RECEIVED INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT DESPITE REPEATED REQUESTS LIKE AS R2P). Now, this is time to fight to end Military Dictator. This will be a new history for Myanmar.

[aaronjones]

An important detail is that the National Unity Government has promised to work towards a federalized state which was a key demand of the ethnic militias.

[herbivorethecarnivore]

Not a lot of conflicts have pretty clear-cut good and bad sides, but there really aren't many points in favour of the military here

[Kenny_Blender]

Over a hundred of junta's outposts were captured few days ago. There were also sign of surrenders and abandoned outposts on the junta's side these days.

[simonb]

I was there 7 years ago, it's such an amazing place. Can't wait for this to resolve and go back. Best wishes to the population

[bigbankhank]

Unbelievable how this conflict gets so little attention from the media! Thanks for this, so informative:)