Kachin Independence Army and allies are battling for control of townships south and northeast of Bhamo to isolate junta troops in Bhamo and control trade routes to China.
Analysts say the military regime is behind Rohingya protests against the Arakan Army, and is using Muslim recruits to take on the ethnic army on the front lines.
The regime intends to complete a census in preparation for its planned election despite the fact that a large portion of the country is not under its control.
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Senior Japanese politician Masahiro Komura pledged Tokyo's ongoing support in their struggles with the junta. 
Kachin Independence Army and allies are battling for control of townships south and northeast of Bhamo to isolate junta troops in Bhamo and control trade routes to China.
Analysts say the military regime is behind Rohingya protests against the Arakan Army, and is using Muslim recruits to take on the ethnic army on the front lines.
EAOs continue to lead the popular uprising against military rule but have enjoyed varying degrees of success across the country.
The regime intends to complete a census in preparation for its planned election despite the fact that a large portion of the country is not under its control.
Neither the junta nor its opponents are interested in talking under current conditions, said Thammasat University's Dulyapak Preecharush.
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