Three Myanmar journalists who faced deportation after fleeing to Thailand to escape a military crackdown have been granted asylum in a third country, their employer said Monday.
First Cases Against Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to End Late July, Lawyer Says
Court proceedings in the first criminal cases involving deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi are set to finish late next month, her lawyer said on Monday, citing a decision by the presiding judge.
First cases against Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to end late July, lawyer says
The prosecution has until June 28 to conclude its case while the defence has until July 26, and hearings would take place every Monday and Tuesday, Suu Kyi’s chief lawyer, Khin Maung Zaw, told Reuters …
Regional envoys urged Myanmar junta to free prisoners, follow agreement
Myanmar’s junta has shown little sign of heeding April’s five-point agreement among the 10 ASEAN countries, including Myanmar, which calls for an end to violence, political talks and the naming of a …
Regional envoys urged Myanmar junta to free prisoners, follow agreement
Myanmar’s junta has shown little sign of heeding April’s five-point agreement among the 10 ASEAN countries, including Myanmar, which calls for an end to violence, political talks and the naming of a …
ASEAN submits list of nominees for special envoy to Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) presented a list of nominations for the post of Myanmar special envoy in the organisation to Tatmadaw (Myan …
With homespun arms, rag-tag forces take on Myanmar army
At makeshift factories hidden in Myanmar’s jungle, locals who have formed self-defence groups make rifles to take the fight to the military junta, but their homemade weapons don’t always hit the mark.
Myanmar set to dump cheap ice
Australia and its neighbours face a surge in cheap methamphetamine and heroin from Myanmar, where the ongoing security chaos from the February military coup has laid the ideal conditions for …
Myanmar leader hosts Asean visit to discuss peaceful resolution
Brunei’s Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Asean Secretary-General visited Myanmar on Friday and Saturday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thailand concerned over violence in Myanmar
Thai foreign ministry urges Myanmar military to implement a ‘five-point consensus’ reached during ASEAN talks.