Myanmar has been embroiled in a civil war since the military seized power in a 2021 coup, with the junta fighting against pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed groups.
The opposition, initially struggling, organized a combined offensive in late 2023, seizing large areas of territory, including the northern ruby-mining town of Mogok.
The deal marks a significant change in the conflict, with China playing a key role in brokering the rebel pullback.
Author's summary: China brokers rebel pullback in Myanmar's civil war.