Among prominent ultranationalists present were Khin Waing Kyi, former Upper House lawmaker for the National Democratic Force party; Win Ko Ko Latt, disciple of firebrand monk U Wirathu; and Myat Phone ...

The United Wa State Party said Beijing’s sanctions had forced it to end military and financial aid to its allies the TNLA, MNDAA and SSPP.

Resistance reports fierce fighting as regime’s Operation Yan Naing Min pushes to retake towns, villages, and key routes in southern Shan and Karenni states.