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Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing

By Thomas Kean
Three years after the coup, and several months after the beginning of a major resistance offensive, Myanmar under Min Aung Hlaing is locked into a course of continued conflict.

Myanmar Junta Again Extends State of Emergency Ahead of Coup Anniversary

Myanmar Junta Again Extends State of Emergency Ahead of Coup Anniversary

By Sebastian Strangio
With resistance forces gaining ground across the country, the military's plans to hold elections later this year are looking increasingly delusional.
Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Brigadier Generals to Death for Kokang Surrender

Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Brigadier Generals to Death for Kokang Surrender

By Sebastian Strangio
The sentences come at a time of growing discontent with the leadership of junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.

New ASEAN Envoy on Myanmar Meets Junta Chief on First Mission

New ASEAN Envoy on Myanmar Meets Junta Chief on First Mission

By Sebastian Strangio
Alounkeo Kittikhoun is undertaking his first mission to Myanmar after taking up the rotating post at the start of this month.

Chinese Official Meets Myanmar Junta Chief as Rebels Capture Key Town

Chinese Official Meets Myanmar Junta Chief as Rebels Capture Key Town

By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides pledged to "jointly maintain peace and stability on the China-Myanmar border" and fight telecom scam operations.

Myanmar Junta Chief Calls on Resistance Groups to Solve Problems ‘Politically’

Myanmar Junta Chief Calls on Resistance Groups to Solve Problems ‘Politically’

By Sebastian Strangio
Are Min Aung Hlaing's comments a sign that his military administration is looking for an off-ramp?

German Prosecutor Rejects Petition For Myanmar Criminal Probe

German Prosecutor Rejects Petition For Myanmar Criminal Probe

By Sebastian Strangio
The complaint, filed by the advocacy group Fortify Rights, requested an investigation into military atrocities committed since 2016.
Victims of Myanmar Junta File War Crimes Charges in Philippine Court

Victims of Myanmar Junta File War Crimes Charges in Philippine Court

By Sebastian Strangio
The case, filed on behalf of five ethnic Chin complainants, is the latest in a string of attempts to bring the country's generals to justice in a foreign jurisdiction.

Anti-Chinese Protests Are on the Rise in Myanmar

Anti-Chinese Protests Are on the Rise in Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
China's engagement with the hated military administration has pushed its reputation in Myanmar to new lows.

China’s Foreign Minister Meets Junta Leader in Myanmar

China’s Foreign Minister Meets Junta Leader in Myanmar

By Shannon Tiezzi
Qin Gang paid his first visit to Myanmar on May 2, during which he pledged to increase Chinese economic engagement with the military regime.

Ex-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Makes Surprise Visit to Myanmar

Ex-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Makes Surprise Visit to Myanmar

By Grant Peck
Visiting on behalf of the peace-making group The Elders, Ban visited Myanmar and had meetings with junta leaders, including Min Aung Hlaing.
Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance

Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance

By Sebastian Strangio
In a speech marking Armed Forces Day, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing gave air to the military’s self-justifying mythology.

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