Ten years after Myanmar began its transition to democracy — following decades of brutal military rule and isolation — the armed forces are back in power. After former dissident Aung San Suu Kyi, the …
How Myanmar’s Coup Puts Democracy on the Back Burner Again
Ten years after Myanmar began its transition to democracy — following decades of brutal military rule and isolation — the armed forces are back in power. After former dissident Aung San Suu Kyi, the …
U.N. says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
An estimated 230,000 people have been displaced by fighting in Myanmar and need assistance, the United Nations said on Thursday, as a major armed ethnic group expressed concern about military force, …
Bangladesh continues to import rice from Myanmar
Putting aside a rift over the Rohingya refugee crisis, Bangladesh is continuing to import rice from Myanmar, months after the country had officially put a halt on the grain import. Two months after …
Why sanctions can work in Myanmar
Myanmar’s democracy movement wants the international community to get tough on the military junta. But if history is any indicator, that’s not going …
Myanmar’s junta leader attends military conference in Moscow
The leader of Myanmar’s military junta has attended an international conference in Moscow, an appearance that reflects Russia’s eagerness to develop ties with it despite international opprobrium …
Myanmar: EU, UK impose new sanctions on junta officials
Western countries are pressuring the junta over its violent clampdown on pro-democracy protesters. The move comes as Myanmar’s military bolsters ties with Russia.
Myanmar’s NUG Lauds Norwegian Fund’s Exit From Junta’s Indian Business Partner
Norway’s pension fund KLP said it was divesting from India’s largest port operator Adani over its Yangon terminal venture with a Myanmar military-owned company.
Myanmar’s NUG Lauds Norwegian Fund’s Exit From Junta’s Indian Business Partner
Norway’s pension fund KLP said it was divesting from India’s largest port operator Adani over its Yangon terminal venture with a Myanmar military-owned company.
Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda: Rights group report
Facebook’s recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company’s own policies in Myanmar following a military takeover, a report by Global Witness says …