Myanmar's Unity Threatened by Intensifying Border Conflicts

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
State media reported his concerns following intense clashes near China.On Wednesday, President Myint Swe suggested a potential split without
effective border conflict management, as per the Global New Light of Myanmar.According to analysts, conflict in Shan state, near China, has
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army claims to have seized military outposts and towns.This is affecting trade routes to
(Photo Internet reproduction)The Myanmar junta acknowledged a significant trade hub loss, but further combat updates have not been
strategic locations
This follows the 2021 military coup, sparking nationwide turmoil.Ethnic militias, long feeling ignored and repressed, have consolidated
forces post-coup to oppose the junta
This unrest poses risks to regional stability and international commerce.Myanmar has faced ethnic strife since gaining independence in 1948,
especially in less government-controlled border areas
The recent coup has intensified calls for a federal system.Global actors, including China and the UN, have expressed concern, pushing for