Myanmar military targets oilfields to cut resistance funding

In the rugged terrain of central Myanmar, a fierce battle is unfolding as the military junta seeks to reclaim vital oilfields. These fields, currently under the defense of resistance fighters, represent a critical source of funding for their ongoing war against the ruling military regime.

The struggle for control of these oilfields underscores the financial dimension of Myanmar's protracted civil conflict. For the resistance groups, these revenues are essential to sustain their operations and continue their fight against the junta's forces. The military's push to retake them signals a strategic effort to cripple the resistance's financial capabilities.

Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism, supported by subscribers, is dedicated to covering these complex and often underreported aspects of the conflict. The ongoing efforts to secure these revenue streams highlight the high stakes involved for both sides in this deeply entrenched struggle for power and resources.