Karen National Union calls for people across Myanmar to defy the conscription law as another armed ethnic group in southern Shan State warns it will get tough on those who try to evade conscription …
China’s Tin Supply Tightens as Myanmar Region Raises Export Tax
China’s supply of tin — used in everything from packaging to circuit boards — has been dealt another blow after a key mining region in neighboring Myanmar raised export taxes.
Neutral rights and Myanmar’s obligations
Recently, the conflict in Myanmar between the Junta and Arakan army took a grave and terrible turn. The situation is becoming more complicated day by day. Almost more than 300 Myanmar border and …
3 Myanmar brigadier generals sentenced to death for surrendering town
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has sentenced to death three brigadier generals who surrendered with hundreds of troops and handed over a strategic town on the Chinese border to ethnic minority fighters last …
Apparel brands may rethink Myanmar sourcing as conscription rules enforced
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business says apparel brands need to prioritise staff safety as new conscription rules hit factories.
Conscription Law Adds to Concerns Over Forced Migration From Myanmar to Thailand
Is the Thai government prepared for the number of people who are likely to cross the border, or their particular needs versus those of earlier arrivals?
Heavy explosion across Naf river rocks Bangladesh-Myanmar areas
According to the locals in the border areas, intense clashes have erupted while gunfire escalated between the Myanmar government forces and the Arakan Army inside Mandalay City, the second-largest …
3 Myanmar Brigadier Generals Sentenced To Death For Surrendering Town: Military Sources
Myanmar’s junta has sentenced to death three brigadier generals who surrendered with hundreds of troops and handed over a strategic town on the Chinese border to ethnic minority fighters last month, …
Myanmar poachers’ boat hits rock as they were inebriated during journey to Andaman, 2 still missing
Read more about Myanmar poachers’ boat hits rock as they were inebriated during journey to Andaman, 2 still missing on Devdiscourse …
Thailand Braces for Refugee Influx After Myanmar Junta Announces Conscription Law
Thailand is bracing for an influx of refugees after Myanmar’s military recently announced a conscription law. Analysts say the Thai government should put those fleeing Myanmar into safe zones.