Myanmar

The agreement between the military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army came after months of Chinese pressure to return to political dialogue.

The bloc says that any poll must be "inclusive," but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.

Wang Yi told ASEAN ambassadors that scamming poses “serious threats to the vital interests of citizens from China and other countries.”

2025 seems set to continue last year's sharp increase in the number of retaliatory air and artillery attacks on resistance-held territories.

While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.

Among the law's provisions is a ban on the provision of virtual private networks (VPNs), which are frequently used to circumvent internet controls.

The Arakan Army says that it is ready to engage in "political dialogue" and vowed to safeguard foreign investments in Rakhine State.

The U.N. human rights office claims that the country has become a leading source of banking services to Myanmar’s military junta.

The AA has entered into alliances and built on terrain and other advantages to emerge as a formidable organization in Rakhine State.

But they may not be enough to prevent an impending crisis in Arakan brought on by scarcity of essential commodities and soaring prices.

The meeting in Bangkok marks the beginning of a more conciliatory regional approach toward Myanmar's military administration.