The northern part of Myanmar has been witnessing intense fighting between the junta army and rebel groups for the past few months. The number of casualties has been increasing. Finally, the rebel group, the Tatmadaw National Liberation Army (TNLA), has agreed to a ceasefire brokered by China.
The Tatmadaw National Liberation Army (TNLA) has signed a ceasefire agreement with the Myanmar junta government after days of talks in Kunming, China. The group said that under the agreement, they will withdraw from the towns of Mogao in Mandalay and Momeik in Shan State. However, no time frame has been given.
Under the agreement, both sides will halt military advances. The TNLA claims that junta forces have agreed to halt airstrikes. However, there has been no official response from the junta yet.
The TNLA is a member of Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance. The alliance also includes the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Arakan Army. Since October 2023, the alliance has occupied important territory as an anti-junta force. However, analysts believe that their progress will slow down after the Chinese-mediated talks.
China’s influence in the conflict between Myanmar’s junta and rebel groups is increasing day by day. Beijing is now openly supporting the junta government for diplomatic and economic interests. The military government is now strengthening its position ahead of national elections scheduled for next December, although many areas are still under rebel control.
