President Joe Biden’s administration is under pressure for a swift and strong U.S. response to the military takeover in Myanmar, a crisis that could be a first major test of its bid to work with …
Philippines won’t meddle: It’s an internal matter
The Philippines is prioritizing the safety of its citizens in Myanmar and sees the military takeover in the country as “an internal matter that we will not meddle with,” presidential spokesman Harry …
West condemns Myanmar coup, China’s response more muted
The United Nations led condemnation of Myanmar’s military on Monday after it seized power, calling for the release of elected leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar banks to shut temporarily: bankers association
Myanmar banks agreed to temporarily shut all financial services on Monday due to poor internet connections during the current political situation, the Myanmar Bankers Association said in a statement.
Myanmar banks to shut temporarily: bankers association
Myanmar banks agreed to temporarily shut all financial services on Monday due to poor internet connections during the current political situation, the Myanmar Bankers Association said in a statement.
Cambodia monitors the situation in Myanmar
Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Cambodia is monitoring the current situation in Myanmar as Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an …
Military coup in Myanmar threatens economic recovery
The coup follows rising tension between the government and the military over claims by the military that the NDL’s landslide win during the November election was marred by fraud.
Myanmar army seizes power in coup and declares state of emergency for one year
The military coup follows a disputed election in November and is a major blow to Myanmar’s transition from military rule to democracy.
Myanmar shuts border trade with Thailand after military takeover
Myanmar has closed the border with Thailand in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai, prompting border trade between the two countries to come to a halt. The trade halt came soon after the Myanmar army …
Bangladesh Expects Myanmar to Keep Rohingya Repatriation Commitments Despite Coup
Bangladesh called for peace and stability in Myanmar after a military coup on Monday, and said it hoped its neighbour make genuine efforts to move forward the stalled process of voluntary repatriation …