Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias
Myanmar's military has regained control of two strategic border towns, Tonzang and Mawtaung, from ethnic militias. This marks a significant advance in the ongoing civil war as the military seeks to reassert its authority in regions previously held by resistance forces. The recaptures come amid a broader context of increased military operations and calls for peace talks from the junta leader.
- ▪The military recaptured Tonzang after 10 days of operations on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Mawtaung was retaken on May 19, 2026, following a two-week military operation.
- ▪The recaptures are part of a broader effort by the military to regain control since mid-2025.
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Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand, marking a significant advance in the civil war as it seeks to reassert control of regions long held by resistance forces.A report in the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper on Thursday (May 21, 2026) said Tonzang, near the border with India, was captured by the army on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) after 10 days of operations to retake it. The paper published photos of soldiers who recaptured the town in front of the township’s administrative office and other departments.That report came a day after Myanma Alinn reported that the army on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) retook control of Mawtaung, a strategically important border town for trade with Thailand, after a two-week…
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