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Boat Carrying More Than 70 Rohingya Lands in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

Boat Carrying More Than 70 Rohingya Lands in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

By Sebastian Strangio
Last year saw a record number of Rohingya refugees set off by sea from the camps in southeastern Bangladesh.
Amid Hope and Despair, Myanmar’s Civil War Enters Its Fifth Year

Amid Hope and Despair, Myanmar’s Civil War Enters Its Fifth Year

By Luke Hunt
As the conflict drags on, politicians and “irritating voices” emerge from the liberated rear.

Trump’s Aid Suspension Wreaks Havoc on Thailand-Myanmar Border

Trump’s Aid Suspension Wreaks Havoc on Thailand-Myanmar Border

By Sebastian Strangio
Medical clinics serving around 100,000 refugees at camps in western Thailand are dependent on American aid.

Ruili on Edge: A Chinese Border City Loses Its Mojo

Ruili on Edge: A Chinese Border City Loses Its Mojo

By Mingyue Yang and Yaolong Xian
The onetime boom-town has struggled to adapt to domestic policy shifts, anti-fraud campaigns, and the escalating civil war across the border in Myanmar.

Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025

Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025

By Sebastian Strangio
China says it is leading regional efforts to crack down on online scamming operations and other transnational criminal activities.
Trade Resumes After Myanmar Military and Major Rebel Group Agree to Ceasefire

Trade Resumes After Myanmar Military and Major Rebel Group Agree to Ceasefire

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

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc says that any poll must be "inclusive," but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.
China’s FM Calls on Southeast Asia to Tackle Online Scamming Scourge

China’s FM Calls on Southeast Asia to Tackle Online Scamming Scourge

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

Myanmar Military Launches Air Strikes on Kachin, Rakhine, Shan States

Myanmar Military Launches Air Strikes on Kachin, Rakhine, Shan States

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

Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty

Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty

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

Myanmar Military Junta Enacts Repressive New Cybersecurity Bill

Myanmar Military Junta Enacts Repressive New Cybersecurity Bill

By Sebastian Strangio
Among the law's provisions is a ban on the provision of virtual private networks (VPNs), which are frequently used to circumvent internet controls.
No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says

No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says

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

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