Myanmar’s military regime has launched a series of propaganda campaigns with the help of artists from film, music and theatre aimed at distracting attention from the armed resistance against the junta …
Junta Court Hands Leading Myanmar LGBTQ+ activist 22 Years in Jail
Sue Sha Shin Thant sentenced for ‘terrorism’ as LGBTQ+ community targeted for participating in anti-regime protests since last year’s coup.
‘Afraid of the gun’: Military coup fuels Myanmar resource grab
Crisis triggered by the military takeover makes life even more dangerous for those fighting to protect the environment.
Myanmar Crisis Leads to Humanitarian Peril on Thailand’s Western Border
The Prayut government must ensure that the hundreds of thousands of Myanmar people who have gathered across the border receive timely and sufficient assistance.
Europe and ASEAN Should Work Together on Myanmar Crisis
Neither the EU nor ASEAN can deal with the crisis in Myanmar alone, but together they can make a difference. On December 14, leaders of European Union member states are meeting in Brussels with …
Malaysia court lifts stay on deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals
A Malaysian court on Tuesday (Dec 13) lifted a stay on the deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals, raising concerns among rights groups they would be sent back to their strife-torn homeland amid threats …
Ousted Myanmar Vice President Testifies in Suu Kyi’s Defense at Helicopter Trial
Henry Van Thio dismissed junta allegations that detained State Counselor and President U Win Myint are guilty of corruption over the rental and purchase of a helicopter.
Myanmar conflict may take 5 more years to resolve: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his doubts that the Myanmar crisis would be resolved any time soon and ruled out a third trip there by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak …
Rights Groups Slam Malaysia Court Decision On Myanmar Deportation
The Kuala Lumpur High Court on Tuesday gave the green light for 114 Myanmar nationals to be deported from Malaysia, with rights groups slamming the decision and “strongly” urging authorities to …
Bangladesh Seeks India’s Cooperation On Rohingya Crisis
Over a million Rohingyas fled Myanmar to Bangladesh since a military clampdown began there in August 2017 to oust a predominantly Muslim ethnic group from their homeland.