As violence grips Myanmar, witness the ongoing exodus to Thailand following the fall of a key border town. Explore the impact on residents and the junta and delve into the growing resistance movement. Exclusive coverage of the unfolding crisis.
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00:00 In a desperate bid to escape escalating violence, a stream of people queued at a border crossing
00:10 to flee Myanmar.
00:12 Fear of AO strikes loomed large after the strategically vital town of Myawaddy fell
00:19 to anti-junta resistance.
00:22 The loss of Myawaddy not only deprives the junta of crucial earnings from border trade
00:29 but also emboldens rebel groups like the Karen National Union which spearheaded the assault.
00:38 One of the refugees holding her son says, "I am afraid of AO strikes.
00:44 They caused very loud noises that shook my house and my son."
00:49 Terrified residents like her fled to Thailand for safety driven by the sound of bombs and
00:56 the uncertainty of their own homes.
00:59 Meanwhile, Thai Foreign Minister Nukara visited Mysore just across the river from Myawaddy
01:06 to assess the situation.
01:09 Myanmar's embattled junta faced further setbacks as some of its troops surrendered, accompanied
01:16 by their families seeking refuge in Thailand.
01:20 Myanmar spokesperson Zaw Min Tun acknowledged the surrender but remained silent on enquiries
01:26 about the ongoing situation.
01:29 Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 following the military's seizure of power from the elected
01:36 civilian government, sparking widespread protests.
01:40 Now, simmering anger has evolved into a nationwide armed resistance movement.
01:47 Joining forces with established ethnic rebel groups to challenge the military's authority.
01:53 As violence escalates and tensions rise, the future of Myanmar hangs in balance with its
02:00 people caught in the crossfire of political turmoil.
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