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Published 9 June 2026 · world

Myanmar's civil war has claimed almost 100,000 lives. In 2021 the country's military seized power in a coup. After losing ground to rebel and ethnic

Myanmar's civil war has claimed almost 100,000 lives. In 2021 the country's military seized power in a coup. After losing ground to rebel and ethnic groups, it's making a renewed push, carrying out the forced-recruitment of tens of thousands of conscripts and employing new drone technology.

The United Nations' human rights spokesman has condemned the military's tactics which he's called brutal and said that civilians are paying a terrible price. BBC

correspondent, Quentin Sommerville and Camera Journalist Darren Conway have spent time with rebel groups. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit

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