Myanmar conflict
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"Myanmar civil war" redirects here. For the escalation in the conflict following the 2021 coup d'état, see Myanmar civil war (2021–present).
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]
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Myanmar conflict | |||||||
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Military situation in Myanmar as of 4 April 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 | Unknown | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Tatmadaw (full list) | Various (full list) | ||||||
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Total number of fighters unknown[lower-alpha 2] | |||||||
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180,000+ killed[lower-alpha 3] 600,000–1,000,000 internally displaced |
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