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June 06, 2022
Myanmar Junta to Carry out Death Sentences Against Activist, NLD Lawmaker
By Sebastian Strangio
The executions of democracy activist Ko Jimmy and former NLD lawmaker Phyo Zayar Thaw will likely be the first of many to come.
June 06, 2022
Myanmar’s Other Civilian Deaths
By Naw Theresa
As Myanmar's resistance intensifies its armed struggle against the military junta, civilians increasingly find themselves caught in the crossfire.
June 03, 2022
Myanmar’s Total Displaced Population Tops 1 Million, Says UN
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the U.N.'s humanitarian agency, 694,000 people have been displaced by conflict since last year's coup.
June 02, 2022
New Delhi to Exclude Myanmar Junta From Upcoming India-ASEAN Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
India has aligned its position with that of the Southeast Asian bloc, which has excluded the junta's representatives from high-level meetings.
June 01, 2022
Myanmar Junta’s Reprisal Attacks Amount to War Crimes, Says Rights Group
By Sebastian Strangio
According to Amnesty International, more than 150,000 people have been displaced in Kayah and Kayin states since last year's coup.
May 31, 2022
Ethnic Armed Groups Eye Post-coup Myanmar
By Robert Bociaga
What are the chances for a liberated Myanmar with more autonomy for ethnic groups?
May 30, 2022
China, Russia Again Veto UN Statement on Myanmar Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.K.-drafted statement expressed its concern about the country's growing humanitarian crisis and the "limited progress" on an ASEAN peace plan.
May 27, 2022
Myanmar Central Bank Orders Government Agencies to Stop Using Foreign Currencies
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is designed to strengthen further the junta's control of foreign currency flows, amid Myanmar's full-spectrum economic crisis.
May 25, 2022
Japan-Trained Myanmar Air Force Officer Took Part in Bombing Raids: Activists
By Sebastian Strangio
According to Human Rights Watch and Justice for Myanmar, Lt. Col. Hlwan Moe was hosted by Tokyo's Air Command and Staff College in 2016-17.
May 24, 2022
At Least 17 Perish as Refugee Boat Capsizes Off Myanmar Coast
By Sebastian Strangio
The tragedy is a reminder of the unresolved Rohingya refugee crisis that has been largely eclipsed by the country's post-coup conflict.
May 19, 2022
Australia to Downgrade Diplomatic Representation in Myanmar: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
Canberra is the latest government to downgrade its diplomatic mission to the military-ruled country.
May 17, 2022
Malaysian FM Meets With Counterpart from Myanmar Opposition Movement
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting could mark a turning-point in the bloc's approach to the ongoing conflict in its errant member-state.