Myanmar rebels defy ceasefire and seize town, intensifying humanitarian crisis

Ethnic minority fighters in Myanmar, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, have seized a trading hub in Shan state despite a China-mediated temporary ceasefire between the alliance and the military junta. The alliance, consisting of the Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and Ta'ang National Liberation Army, has captured military positions and border hubs vital for trade with China, posing a significant challenge to the junta. Clashes continue in areas controlled by the alliance, leading to the displacement of over half a million people.