In a recent development, Myanmar has announced to offer visas on arrival to Indian and Chinese tourists, as reported by local media. Reports suggest that the ruling junta (a group, especially of …
US Spy Memoir Perpetuates Myths About Myanmar Military’s ‘Anti-Drug’ Efforts
In his new book, former Yangon CIA station chief Barry Broman is either ignorant of, or covering up, the Myanmar military’s historic involvement in the drug trade.
ASEAN Gives Laos a Reprieve Over Myanmar Crisis
Indonesian President Joko Widodo hands over the ASEAN ceremonial gavel to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Laos at the Closing Ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, September 7, 2023.
UN rights expert urges US to go further with sanctions against Myanmar junta
The U.N. human rights expert for Myanmar on Wednesday called on the United States to further tighten sanctions on the country’s military rulers to include their main revenue source, the state oil and gas enterprise.
Myanmar Coup Interview Series: ‘I truly believe our lives will be brighter after the revolution’
In the nearly three years that have passed since Myanmar’s coup d’état, the global media has shifted its attention to other crises, from the sudden withdrawal of Western forces from Afghanistan to
Myanmar’s Christians: As Our Churches Burn and People Flee, We Need the US’s Help
For Christians, the global church should advocate for the people of Myanmar. Advocacy was central to the life of the prophets and to the ministry of Jesus. The church’s prophetic and apostolic advocacy means its solidarity with suffering people and its resistance to oppressors for liberation.
Belarusian foreign minister meets with Myanmar deputy prime minister in Minsk
Sergei Aleinik and Than Shwe discussed a broad range of matters concerning the advancement of Belarus-Myanmar cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology, education, and culture.
Cybercrime crackdown reveals warming ties between China and Myanmar
Operations to smash online fraud bases in Myanmar’s northern regions put military junta and Beijing in good light: observers.
More than 80 Myanmar junta troops stranded on Thai side of border
Between 80 and 100 heavily armed Myanmar junta soldiers have been stranded on Thai soil for more than a week after they crossed the border, prompting a Thai lawmaker to demand an explanation from his government for why they were allowed into the country – and why the Thai public hasn’t been informed.
Several ASEAN air force chiefs skip Myanmar meeting
YANGON: Air force chiefs from several countries around Southeast Asia did not attend a conference in Myanmar this week after the ASEAN regional bloc accused the ruling junta of targeting civilians in its post-coup crackdown.