Myanmar conflict
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Insurgencies have been ongoing in Myanmar since 1948, the year the country, then known as Burma, gained independence from the United Kingdom.[6][7] The conflict has largely been ethnic-based, with several ethnic armed groups fighting Myanmar's armed forces, the Tatmadaw, for self-determination. Despite numerous ceasefires and the creation of autonomous self-administered zones in 2008, many armed groups continue to call for independence, increased autonomy, or the federalisation of the country. The conflict is the world's longest ongoing civil war, having spanned more than seven decades.[8][9][10]
Myanmar conflict | |||||||
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Military situation in Myanmar as of 28 May 2024[update]. Areas controlled by the Tatmadaw are highlighted in red. For a live map, see here. | |||||||
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Combatants | |||||||
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National Unity Government (since 2021) Ethnic armed organisations[lower-alpha 1] | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Min Aung Hlaing | Duwa Lashi La | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Tatmadaw (full list) | Various (full list) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Total number of fighters unknown[lower-alpha 2] | |||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
180,000+ killed[lower-alpha 3] 600,000–1,000,000 internally displaced |