Thaksin’s tenure as Thailand’s prime minister was marked by accusations of his autocratic tendencies and alleged business dealings with Myanmar’s generals. His appointment as Anwar’s adviser on …
Fighters from Myanmar civil war aggravate bitter ethnic conflict in India
Indian militant groups that took refuge in Myanmar and fought in its civil war have been streaming back across the border to Manipur state this year, Indian security officers said, inflaming the …
Soldier-spies in Myanmar help pro-democracy rebels make crucial gains
The once formidable Myanmar military is cracking from within – riddled with spies secretly working for the pro-democracy rebels, the BBC has found. The military only has full control of less than a quarter of Myanmar’s territory, a BBC World Service investigation reveals.
Myanmar’s junta pushed election plan in talks with neighbours
BANGKOK, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The top diplomat of Myanmar’s ruling junta briefed neighbouring countries on its plans to hold an election next year amid an escalating civil war, including potentially inviting foreign poll observers, Thai officials said on …
Did Arakan Army of Myanmar enter 270 km of Bangladesh territory? Report says..
F or the last one and a half weeks, one news story that has grabbed many headlines across the world around is that Arakan Army of Myanmar captured 270 km of Bangladesh territory.
Myanmar junta’s top diplomat briefs regional meeting on election progress, Thailand says
The foreign minister of Myanmar on Thursday informed a regional meeting of its neighbours of its progress towards holding elections next year in the war-torn country, Thailand’s foreign minister said.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar Home Set for Third Auction After No Bidders
Regime-controlled court rules floor price on historic property can be lowered after tussle between democracy icon and her estranged brother.
Myanmar’s military junta has conjured up a crazy currency system
In the 12 months ending in June, the Tatmadaw, the army that overthrew Myanmar’s elected government in 2021, earned Ks6.4trn ($1.8bn) from the FX market, according to a recent analysis by Jared …
Myanmar Rebel Group Claims Recapture of Former Headquarters on Thai Border
The Karen National Union claims it has recaptured the Karen “capital” of Manerplaw, which it lost to the Myanmar military in 1995.
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy
For a truly “Myanmar-owned and -led” solution, regional governments should be centering efforts toward dialogue and peacebuilding on the voices of the people of Myanmar, not a junta responsible for …