Video testimony from two soldiers supports widespread accusations that Myanmar’s military tried to eradicate the ethnic minority in a genocidal campaign. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Relaxes Criteria for Discharging COVID-19 Patients as Hospitals Fill Up
Myanmar’s Health Ministry said most recovered COVID-19 patients can be released a minimum of 14 days after falling ill, and will no longer have to test negative twice. ( read original story ...)
Suu Kyi opens campaign for Myanmar election amid virus surge
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi raised her party’s flag at its office in the capital to start an election campaign that may be disrupted by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar is setting the stage for sham elections – the international community cannot just stand by
This November, Myanmar will stage nationwide elections. These elections are being hailed as a milestone in Myanmar’s history – a symbol of just how far we have come in fulfilling the promise of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi vows victory in election as campaign starts despite virus surge
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi launched her re-election bid on Tuesday ahead of polls set for November, vowing victory at a scaled-down ceremony in the capital after her original plans were scuppered ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar military accused of failing to prevent mine disaster
Activists say attempts to improve regulation of the mining industry will fail while the army remains all-powerful ... ( read original story ...)
Once foot soldiers in Myanmar’s army, now potential witnesses to mass atrocities
Two men believed to be deserters from Myanmar’s army are in the custody of the International Criminal Court at The Hague after reporting their participation, under military orders, in the 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s oldest hippo celebrates birthday with fruit and song
As children and other spectators sang to mark her 55th birthday, Thailand's oldest hippopotamus Mae Mali chomped on an assortment of fruit and vegetables arranged in the shape of a cake. ( read original story ...)
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand’s face of hybrid democracy
Just a month after that bloodless coup in 2014, Gen Prayuth wrested political power with the backing of Thailand's monarchy. Prayuth was born on 21 March 1954 in a military family in Thailand's north ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand approves job measures, PM calls for economic revamp
Thailand approved plans to create a quarter of a million jobs and will look to restructure its economy to be less reliant on global demand, its prime minister said on Tuesday, the latest measures to ... ( read original story ...)