Myanmar military clears areas for Dawei special economic zone
Myanmar's military has deployed hundreds of troops, supported by air and naval forces, to clear territory around the Dawei special economic zone, according to resistance fighters and a local activist. Accounts say villages were burned, communities sealed off and three aid workers were detained and killed after encountering an advancing column, while conflict monitor ACLED reported about 700 soldiers advancing after a senior visit. The push aims to revive a stalled deep-sea port and power plant with Russian backing and could shorten cargo routes, but it risks further fighting, displacement and delays amid high security risks.
Myanmar military is using force to seize land for Dawei SEZ
Context
A 2021 coup triggered civil war and opposition control of some border zones. The military now seeks to retake strategic territory and restart the Dawei SEZ. If advances continue, more fighting and displacement could follow.
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