Is Myanmar's military losing ground? | Inside Story

Myanmar's military government has suffered significant defeats at the hands of anti-coup opposition groups in recent weeks. Karen fighters and other rebel movements have seized a vital town on the border with Thailand and tried to attack the capital using drones laden with explosives. So, what's next for military junta as it deals with these security challenges? And do the recent gains rebel groups have made represent a turning point for Myanmar? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Khin Ohmar -- Spokesperson, Progressive Voice, a policy research and human rights organisation that advocates for a democratic Myanmar Kim Jolliffe -- independent consultant who works towards peace, security and human rights in Myanmar and the wider region. Nicholas Bequelin -- Visiting Fellow at Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Myanmar #MyanmarConflict #MyanmarMilitary #MyanmarArmy #MyanmarRebels #MyanmarJuntaGovernment