Veteran Myanmar researcher Ashley South – a strong supporter of many ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) in the country – says some of the armed groups are now moving towards forest protection, while …
Fighting to Govern Myanmar, From a Teeny Office in Washington
The National Unity Government of Myanmar, formed as an alternative to the junta that orchestrated a 2021 coup, has to battle global apathy and ignorance as it struggles for recognition.
Myanmar Telecoms Industry Report 2023-2030: Telenor’s Exit and Mytel’s Growth
The “Myanmar Telecoms Industry Report – 2023-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of Myanmar’s telecommunications sector, …
Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India
Ethnic minority insurgent groups attacked security posts in Myanmar on Monday, residents, rebels and an official said, as fighting erupted on two new fronts, and thousands of people crossed into …
Man lured to work in Laos, Myanmar scam compounds was beaten, electrocuted
SINGAPORE – For seven months, Mr Francis Kamugisha was forced to work every day in heavily guarded scam mills in Laos and Myanmar after being lured to South-east Asia in August 2022 by the promise of …
China, Pakistan Navies Hold Drills Days After Russia’s Historic Andaman Exercise
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese and Pakistani navies are holding weeklong drills in the Arabian Sea days after the Russian Pacific Fleet and Myanmar practised repelling attacks in their first maritime exercise, while India and the United States pledged security cooperation.
Immigration lawyers say applying for visitor visas is like ‘buying a lottery ticket’ for Myanmar nationals
Myanmar nationals who have had their visas knocked back by immigration officials because of the “political and economic situation” in their strife-riven country, say their individual circumstances are …
A military jet crashes in eastern Myanmar. Ethnic resistance groups claim they shot it down
Reports from Myanmar say one of the military government’s jet fighters has crashed in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah.
Myanmar military court sentences general ousted from ruling council to 5 years for corruption
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced a general who until recently was a senior member of the country’s ruling council to five years in prison for abusing his authority and taking bribes, state-run media reported Saturday.
Losing ground to rebel alliance, Myanmar junta faces biggest test since coup
Anti-junta fighters have overrun 100 military outposts and the junta stands to lose control of key border crossings that account for some 40% of cross-border trade and a vital tax revenue source.