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A coalition of resistance groups had seized sections of Union Highway 8 in the country’s deep south, but is now struggling to hold on in the face of a major military counter-offensive.

The Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), who are allies but have internal tensions, met in Panghsang Town in the Wa Self-Administered Division to resolve the disputes.

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) on Sunday announced a four-day halt in its operations against the military regime in northern Shan State, beginning Sunday and effective through 12 a.m. on Thursday, while the Communist Party of China holds a meeting.

One of Myanmar’s leading businessmen, Serge Pun, has been held in junta custody for more than a month over alleged violations of banking regulations, according to official sources.

One of Myanmar’s leading businessmen, Serge Pun, has been held in junta custody for more than a month over alleged violations of banking regulations, according to official sources.