The Myanmar junta has regained control of Myawaddy, an important trading town on the Thai border, after a brief victory by resistance soldiers. The town was initially seized by the resistance with the help of a local militia, but the militia later switched sides and assisted the junta in reclaiming the town. The resistance forces have temporarily withdrawn from Myawaddy to avoid falling into the enemy's trap. This setback comes after the resistance had achieved significant victories in other regions. The junta sought to regain Myawaddy by sending reinforcements, but faced challenges from guerrilla fighters. The resistance's objective extends beyond regime change to a broader systemic transformation.