Thailand has told Myanmar’s junta that ASEAN members would want all stakeholders included in an election the military government plans to hold next year, even as the regional bloc seeks a common …
Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar’s bloody civil war
Thursday’s discussions were attended by foreign ministers and high-level representatives from Myanmar and its neighbors, Laos, China, India, Bangladesh and host Thailand. Thai Foreign Minister Maris …
An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters
A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar is claiming to have scored a major victory in the war against the ruling military, even as neighboring nations at a meeting in Thailand were discussing …
Thailand hosts regional leaders in latest push to end Myanmar conflict
Thailand hosted two regional meetings with Asian leaders this week aimed at ending a bloody civil war in Myanmar that has led to a spiraling political and security crisis.
The Watermelons: BBC Eye sheds light on pro-rebel spies in Myanmar’s army
The Watermelons, a new documentary from BBC World Service’s BBC Eye Investigations, shows how the once formidable Myanmar military is cracking from within, riddled with spies who are secretly working …
Malaysia’s pick of Thaksin as adviser raises fears of his pro-Myanmar junta stance
Thaksin’s tenure as Thailand’s prime minister was marked by accusations of his autocratic tendencies and alleged business dealings with Myanmar’s generals. His appointment as Anwar’s adviser on …
Fighters from Myanmar civil war aggravate bitter ethnic conflict in India
Indian militant groups that took refuge in Myanmar and fought in its civil war have been streaming back across the border to Manipur state this year, Indian security officers said, inflaming the …
Soldier-spies in Myanmar help pro-democracy rebels make crucial gains
The once formidable Myanmar military is cracking from within – riddled with spies secretly working for the pro-democracy rebels, the BBC has found. The military only has full control of less than a quarter of Myanmar’s territory, a BBC World Service investigation reveals.
Myanmar’s junta pushed election plan in talks with neighbours
BANGKOK, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The top diplomat of Myanmar’s ruling junta briefed neighbouring countries on its plans to hold an election next year amid an escalating civil war, including potentially inviting foreign poll observers, Thai officials said on …
Did Arakan Army of Myanmar enter 270 km of Bangladesh territory? Report says..
F or the last one and a half weeks, one news story that has grabbed many headlines across the world around is that Arakan Army of Myanmar captured 270 km of Bangladesh territory.