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Report Says Myanmar Internet a ‘Virtual Battlefield’

Report Says Myanmar Internet a ‘Virtual Battlefield’

By Elaine Kurtenbach
The Myanmar military is developing an "intranet" for inside the country that allows mobile access only to approved, or "whitelisted" applications.
Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar

Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar

By Daisuke Akimoto
Given its political and economic influence over the Myanmar military, the Japanese government can do more to help the international community pursue non-military R2P options.

Myanmar Junta’s Diplomatic Games Need Tough Response

Myanmar Junta’s Diplomatic Games Need Tough Response

By John Sifton
The ASEAN summit’s failings demonstrate that standard diplomatic protocols are insufficient to deal with the Myanmar leadership. 

Myanmar Protests Continue After ASEAN Peace Initiative

Myanmar Protests Continue After ASEAN Peace Initiative

By Associated Press
After chanting their opposition to the junta and listening to speeches, the protesters quickly scattered to avoid any confrontation with police or soldiers.

Former UN Leader Presses for ‘Strong Action’ on Myanmar

Former UN Leader Presses for ‘Strong Action’ on Myanmar

By Jennifer Peltz
Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon exhorted the U.N. Security Council to act immediately.
Myanmar Charges Doctors Over Civil Disobedience Protests

Myanmar Charges Doctors Over Civil Disobedience Protests

By Associated Press
Doctors, nurses, and medical students have marched and joined strikes to show their opposition to the military coup.

After Myanmar’s Military Coup, Arakan Army Accelerates Implementation of the ‘Way of Rakhita’

After Myanmar’s Military Coup, Arakan Army Accelerates Implementation of the ‘Way of Rakhita’

By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
Despite its support for the national protest movement, various factors have contributed to the armed group’s relative silence since the coup.
Myanmar Junta Charges Celebrities With Promoting Protests

Myanmar Junta Charges Celebrities With Promoting Protests

By Associated Press
Myanmar’s ruling junta published a list of actors, actresses, musicians, and social media influencers it accuses of threatening stability by sharing news.

Should UN Intervention in Myanmar Be Off the Table? 

Should UN Intervention in Myanmar Be Off the Table? 

By David Hutt
The situation in Myanmar is worsening and the international community, although with good intentions, is standing, slack-jawed, watching events pass it by.

Samantha Power Is Myanmar’s Best Hope for US Support

Samantha Power Is Myanmar’s Best Hope for US Support

By Carolyn Nash
As protests intensify in Myanmar, the civil disobedience movement should look to Power as their best avenue to secure greater international support. 

Attacks on Chinese-run Factories in Myanmar Vex Beijing

Attacks on Chinese-run Factories in Myanmar Vex Beijing

By Sam McNeil and Fu Ting
The attacks on Myanmar's garment factories have injected an extra complication into an already very complex situation. 
Myanmar Cracked Down Brutally on Protests. It May Get Worse.

Myanmar Cracked Down Brutally on Protests. It May Get Worse.

By Associated Press
Myanmar's military is banking on the world going no further than “harsh words, some economic sanctions and travel bans.”

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