Myanmar’s junta has suffered a humiliating military defeat. Could it be a turning point in the war?
- Written by Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, International Studies, University of South Australia
My recent research trip to the Thai town of Mae Sot on the Myanmar border coincided with two big events. The heavens opened for several days with the first big rains of the monsoon season. And across the border, the Myanmar opposition forces took control of Lashio, a major military stronghold and key city on Myanmar’s trade route with China.
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