Nobel laureate found guilty of corruption as rights groups say array of charges fabricated to keep her detained Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally in Myanmar in January 2020. The ousted leader has been …
Military-ruled Myanmar Marks 75 Years of Independence From Britain, but Democracy Remains Elusive
Myanmar’s ruling military leader pardoned over 7,000 prisoners, including some political detainees, and detailed plans for an election later this year during a ceremony Wednesday marking the 75th anniversary of independence from Britain.
Indonesia can be an honest peace broker in Myanmar crisis: Jakarta Post contributor
The writer says solving the Myanmar crisis is in the best interest of all Asean members to avoid its repercussions on regional security. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On Myanmar’s diamond jubilee of independence, Bangladesh reiterates call for Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has reiterated its call for the repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar in a safe and sustainable manner.”Bangladesh hopes to be relieved from the colossal burden of sheltering …
Myanmar court imprisons ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for 7 more years, capping proceedings against her
Bangkok — A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday convicted the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption, sentencing her to seven years in prison in the last of a string of …
Myanmar’s Junta Has No Limits
Under Myanmar’s military-drafted constitution, the military controlled key ministries in government—notably home affairs, border affairs, and defense—in a power-sharing arrangement with the civilian-led government.
Myanmar Junta Prepares for Name Change as End of Emergency Rule Looms
Two years of emergency rule declared by Myanmar’s military after seizing power from an elected civilian government will end on Jan. 31. The expiry of emergency rule prompts the question of whether the military regime will hand power back to acting …
Shielded by Russia and China, Myanmar becomes more brutal
When Myanmar carried out the death penalty for the first time in three decades by executing four activists in July, China and Russia stayed silent while the US and its allies condemned the junta. Now …
Vietnam must win AFF Cup’s last group stage match: Coach Park
Coach Park Hang-seo is cautiously optimistic that Vietnam will beat Myanmar on Tuesday to enter the 2022 AFF Cup’s semi-finals as the winner of Group B.
Clear Political Plan Would Help Myanmar Resistance’s Cause: Ex-US Ambassador
Former US ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel talks to The Irrawaddy about international efforts to support the anti-junta resistance in Myanmar, among other topics.