An analysis by The Irrawaddy shows a sharp rise in the number of people killed in junta airstrikes last month. The vast majority of the victims were civilians.
The agreement between the military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army came after months of Chinese pressure to return to political dialogue.
"The military is in a state of decline; it is weak and shrinking. The military has seen a wave of desertions, defeats, low morale and loss of dignity." ...