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Myanmar coup
The Myanmar Opposition’s Message to ASEAN Defense Ministers: We Will Prevail
By U Yee Mon
Myanmar's resistance continues to gain momentum. It's time for ASEAN to recalibrate its approach to the country's conflict.
Myanmar Junta to Move Forward With Trial of Australian Economist
By Sebastian Strangio
Sean Turnell, a former adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi, was arrested shortly after last February's coup d'etat.
Fighting the Fear: The Execution of Members of Myanmar’s Opposition Must be Stopped
By Han Htoo Khant Paing and Richard Roewer
The country's military junta is seeking to erase all memory of Myanmar's pro-democracy struggle. It can't be allowed to succeed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How International Donors Can Better Offer Humanitarian Aid to Myanmar
By Shine Aung
If the world wants to help the country's people, it needs to work with the trusted – but poorly resourced – organizations in Myanmar's border regions.
The Tangled Politics of Humanitarian Aid in Post-Coup Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
ASEAN has come under fire over a plan to channel its humanitarian assistance via the country's military junta.
Cambodian PM Pushes Myanmar Junta to Grant Envoy Access to Aung San Suu Kyi
By Sebastian Strangio
Special Envoy Prak Sokhonn could undertake his next mission to the crisis-hit country as early as late May.
Erin Murphy on the Twists and Turns of US Policy Toward Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
"This is not a popular opinion, but I think the U.S. and the international community should have engaged the military more."
Malaysia to Propose ASEAN Contacts With Myanmar’s Shadow Government
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian Foreign Minister has again lamented the junta's lack of cooperation in the implementation of the Southeast Asian bloc's peace plan.