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Myanmar coup

Australian Parliamentary Committee Urges Harder Line on Myanmar Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The cross-party committee called for the government to consider harsher sanctions, and a pathway to residency for Myanmar citizens in Australia.

Women are Key to the Humanitarian Response in Myanmar
By Maggi Quadrini
Since the coup, local women’s organizations have stepped up to meet the growing need of support for internally displaced populations, the majority of whom are women and children.

Junta Forces Clash With Civilian Militia in Myanmar’s Second City
By Sebastian Strangio
The clashes in Mandalay mark a significant escalation of the crisis prompted by the coup on February 1.

There is No ASEAN Consensus on Myanmar
By Oren Samet
Two months on from ASEAN’s high-profile summit, the organization appears more divided than ever.

Myanmar Junta Chief Arrives in Russia for Security Conference
By Sebastian Strangio
The trip came just days after the U.N. called on member states "to prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar.”

Myanmar Prosecutors Present Sedition Charge Against Aung San Suu Kyi
By Grant Peck
The deposed leader faces a raft of charges that will likely be used to ban her from running in any future election.

Myanmar Puts Aung San Suu Kyi on Trial on Charges Critics Call Bogus
By Grant Peck
Aung San Suu Kyi's prosecution poses yet another major setback for Myanmar.

Rare Earths in Myanmar: Unobtanium?
By Sribala Subramanian
Despite its present political turmoil, Myanmar controls the supply of critical metals for clean energy products.

UN Expert Says Myanmar Attacks Risk Humanitarian Tragedy
By Grant Peck
Kayah State, in the country's east, has been engulfed in serious fighting since May 21.

China’s Myanmar Policy ‘Not Affected’ by Post-Coup Chaos: Official
By Sebastian Strangio
With no solution to Myanmar’s political crisis in sight, Beijing is making a pragmatic bet on the status quo.

Myanmar’s Opposition Shadow Government ‘No Longer Has Faith’ in ASEAN
By Sebastian Strangio
As ASEAN representatives met with senior junta leaders, anti-coup protesters burnt the bloc's flag in the street.

China Steps Toward De Facto Recognition of Myanmar’s Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
For the first time, the Chinese government has referred to Min Aung Hlaing as "the leader of Myanmar."