The U_N_ special envoy for Myanmar is warning that the country is already facing “an internal armed conflict” and if power isn’t returned to the people in a democratic way “we will go in the direction …
UN envoy: Myanmar is now in conflict, could be failed state
The U_N_ special envoy for Myanmar is warning that the country is already facing “an internal armed conflict” and if power isn’t returned to the people in a democratic way “we will go in the direction …
US in Talks With ASEAN, Singapore to Restrict Myanmar Junta’s Access to Funds
Washington is talking with ASEAN member Singapore about limiting the Burmese military regime’s access to money, as part of efforts to pile pressure on the junta chief who has been barred from an …
Singapore has financial leverage to pressure Myanmar – U.S. official
Singapore has the ability to wield its significant financial leverage over Myanmar’s military rulers to pressure them to return to a path of democracy amid a deteriorating humanitarian and economic …
ASEAN should rethink non-interference policy amid Myanmar crisis, Malaysia FM says
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should rethink its decades-long policy of non-interference in the affairs of member states, amid a worsening human rights crisis in Myanmar, Malaysia …
ASEAN summit without Myanmar leader significant, but not enough – U.S.
The United States sees the decision by Southeast Asian nations to exclude Myanmar’s leader from a regional summit as very significant but more needs to be done to address the challenges the country is …
ASEAN summit without Myanmar leader significant, but not enough – U.S.
The United States sees the decision by Southeast Asian nations to exclude Myanmar’s leader from a regional summit as very significant but more needs to be done to address the challenges the country is …
Investors Spooked by Myanmar Crisis as Economy Braces for Free Fall
The February coup has rapidly unwound a decade of economic progress, while foreign investors are headed for the exits.
EXCLUSIVE Myanmar junta minister blames economic woes partly on foreign-backed ‘sabotage’
Myanmar’s military-appointed authorities are doing their best to stabilise the kyat currency and support an economy in turmoil since a February coup, a minister told Reuters on Tuesday, blaming the …
Myanmar frees political prisoners after ASEAN pressure, then re-arrests some
State television announced late on Monday more than 5,600 people arrested or wanted over anti-coup protests would be granted amnesty following a speech from Myanmar’s junta chief saying his government …