Muse, Myanmar: History
The old bridge in Muse, dubbed the "Gun Bridge" by locals in reference to the frequency of illegal armaments trafficking through the bridge, was closed in 2005, replaced by a wider bridge parallel to it.
In 2014, the governments of Myanmar and China have been discussing a border dispute in the area of Namkham and Muse.
On May 23, 2021, the People's Defense Force, the armed forces of the National Unity Government, clashed with Tatmadaw forces in Muse, killing 13 security guards.
During Operation 1027, the Three Brotherhood Alliance began clashing with the Tatmadaw over control of Muse. The main resistance from the Tatmadaw is located at its 105th tactical command base, located on a hill east of Muse in Mong-Yu. However, the city proper remains under full Tadmadaw control.