Myanmar’s push for democracy has always centered around Suu Kyi. With her under arrest, it’s unclear whether anyone else is capable of uniting resistance to the military …
China slams U.N. Security Council ‘leak’ on Myanmar
China said it is “shocked” that documents about Myanmar-related discussions at the United Nations Security Council were “leaked.” …
Myanmar coup: Calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release
Aung San Suu Kyi is still in detention after the military coup Calls are growing for the release of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi a day after the army seized power in the south-east Asian nation. Ms Suu …
First Thailand, now Myanmar: Asia protesters borrow from ‘Hunger Games’
Wearing face masks and red ribbons on their blue protective gowns, the group of Yangon medics raised three-finger salutes in a gesture of support for Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi …
Bangladesh intensifies vigil along its border with Myanmar
Bangladesh said on Wednesday that it has intensified security along its border with Myanmar to prevent a fresh influx of Rohingyas amid speculation that the military takeover of Yangon could push more …
Days before coup, IMF sent Myanmar $350 million in emergency aid; no precedent for refund
The International Monetary Fund last week sent $350 million in cash to the Myanmar government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Days before coup, IMF sent Myanmar $350 million in emergency aid; no precedent for refund
The International Monetary Fund last week sent $350 million in cash to the Myanmar government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Myanmar: Back to the future for the military junta
A Yangon financier, unburdened by political persuasion, sums up Myanmar’s February military coup. “It’s a circular firing squad,” he says. “These are incredibly stupid steps. These guys have been …
Myanmar: Back to the future for the military junta
A Yangon financier, unburdened by political persuasion, sums up Myanmar’s February military coup. “It’s a circular firing squad,” he says. “These are incredibly stupid steps. These guys have been …
IMF sent Myanmar $350 mln in emergency aid days before coup to help fight COVID-19
The International Monetary Fund last week sent $350 million in cash to the Myanmar government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.