The key northern Shan town, once a launchpad for ethnic alliance forces, is back under regime control – but most of the region remains in rebel hands.

Heavy fighting has erupted around a military post defending Danyawaddy naval base and Chinese megaprojects in Rakhine’s Kyaukphyu Township.

With Nawnghkio fully under their control, junta forces are now menacing other towns held by anti-junta groups like Kyaukme ...