ASEAN has thus far been ineffectual, while China has leverage but has failed to act. If a negotiated end to the crisis is to happen, who will take the lead?
US sanctions Myanmar judiciary officials on coup anniversary
The Biden administration on Monday slapped sanctions on top members of Myanmar’s judiciary and one of its main revenue-producing ports over rights abuses since last year’s coup. The sanctions on the …
US sanctions Myanmar judiciary officials on coup anniversary
The Biden administration on Monday slapped sanctions on top members of Myanmar’s judiciary and one of its main revenue-producing ports over rights abuses since last year’s coup. The sanctions on the …
A year after Myanmar coup, growing surveillance threatens lives
A group of young men were recently stopped at a security checkpoint in Yangon and asked to hand over their mobile phones. After being questioned about social media apps on their phones, one was fined …
Myanmar Junta Set to Pass Draconian Cyber Security Law
While the draft was withdrawn due to the strong opposition of Myanmar’s business community, the advocacy group Free Expression Myanmar (FEM) (which has also released an unofficial translation of …
No peace in Myanmar one year after military takeover
The army takeover in Myanmar a year ago unexpectedly aborted the ongoing restoration of representative democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
No peace in Myanmar one year after military takeover
The army takeover in Myanmar a year ago unexpectedly aborted the ongoing restoration of representative democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
1.6 million jobs lost in Myanmar in 2021: ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that some 1.6 million jobs were lost in Myanmar in 2021 with the military takeover compounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the …
1.6 million jobs lost in Myanmar in 2021: ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that some 1.6 million jobs were lost in Myanmar in 2021 with the military takeover compounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the …
‘Companies doing business with Myanmar complicit in murder, atrocities’ – Asean MPs
The repercussions of the controversial visit by Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen to Myanmar have exposed fault lines in Asean’s response to the brutal military coup in the latter nation. It is notable …