A Japanese video journalist detained in Myanmar while covering a brief pro-democracy march has been charged with violating a law against spreading false or alarming news, the Southeast Asian country’s …
US says no more ‘business as usual’ with Myanmar’s junta
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday said there can be no “business as usual” with Myanmar’s ruling military following its execution of four democracy activists, adding that all options were on the …
Business as Usual: Lavrov Hails ‘Friendly’ Relations With Burmese Junta
Since the 2021 military coup, Moscow has emerged as Myanmar’s most important foreign supporter and has provided critical political and military support to the junta on the international stage.
Russia’s foreign minister makes official visit to Myanmar
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived Wednesday in Myanmar for an official visit that Moscow said will include discussions with the military government on security and economic issues, the …
Myanmar’s junta using Chinese face recognition tech to eliminate opponents
In order to expand its public surveillance capabilities, Myanmar’s military regime is using facial recognition technology, raising fresh concerns about the safety of democracy activists in Myanmar.
Before executions, Myanmar’s junta tortured opponents to crush dissent
A year and a half after seizing power in a coup, the military government is resorting to increasingly brutal measures to stamp out resistance to its rule, rights groups say.
Anti-Junta Forces in Myanmar Rely on Homemade Weapons
Armed resistance movements erupted across Myanmar shortly after the military cracked down … were seriously injured and a large quantity of raw materials, plus fighters’ property, including uniforms …
Anti-Junta Forces in Myanmar Rely on Homemade Weapons
Armed resistance movements erupted across Myanmar shortly after the military cracked down … were seriously injured and a large quantity of raw materials, plus fighters’ property, including uniforms …
G7: Myanmar’s military must refrain from further “arbitrary executions”
The Group of Seven on Thursday condemned the execution of four pro-democracy activists in Myanmar and called on the ruling military to “refrain from further arbitrary executions” and to free all …
Malaysia’s top diplomat broaches junking ASEAN consensus on Myanmar
Regional bloc has “big decision” to make on rethinking approach to solving post-coup crisis, Saifuddin Abdullah says.