After the Taliban outlawed opium production in Afghanistan, war-torn Myanmar became the world’s main supplier. But former poppy farmers in Shan state say they have a solution for getting out of the …
Mizoram CM meets Amit Shah, discusses border fencing along Myanmar among other issues
New Delhi/Aizawl, February 10 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday held meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the fencing along the India-Myanmar border issue and …
Northeastern View | India’s relationship with Myanmar’s Arakan Army — it’s complicated
An alleged betrayal of Arakanese rebels 26 years ago continues to affect India’s strategic interests. At stake is a multi-crore rupee Kaladan project …
In Letter From Prison, Former Myanmar Leader Writes of Suffering
The day Kim Aris received a letter from his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, marked a significant moment after almost three years of silence. Speaking on February 2 in an interview with VOA via Zoom from his …
Post-Coup Myanmar is a Family Business: Min Aung Hlaing & Co
The unprecedented string of defeats suffered by Myanmar’s military under dictator Min Aung Hlaing has astounded all but not those who know him well.
3 killed, 7 injured in 5-vehicle collision on Myanmar’s highway
YANGON, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and seven others were injured in a traffic accident involving five vehicles on Myanmar’s highway on Saturday morning, an official from the Myanmar …
Could Myanmar Come Apart?
These rebel offensives have proved so effective that Myanmar ’s president warned in November that the country risks “breaking apart.” Out of desperation, Myanmar’s army has become increasingly violent …
Thai Humanitarian Aid Initiative for Myanmar Is Flawed and Won’t Work
The proposed involvement of the Red Cross and ASEAN’s aid center leaves the ‘humanitarian corridor’ plan open to manipulation by the junta.
Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting
Fighting in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement.
Myanmar Association of Overseas Job Agencies Dissolved by Civilian Government
The civilian National Unity Government has dissolved the Myanmar Overseas Employment Agencies Association for collaborating with the regime and failing to protect the rights of Myanmar migrant workers …