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Another Sorry Week for Press Freedoms in Myanmar

Another Sorry Week for Press Freedoms in Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
Since the coup of February 2021, the country has become a worse jailer of journalists than China.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Japanese Journalist to 10 Years in Prison

Myanmar Junta Sentences Japanese Journalist to 10 Years in Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
Kubota Toru, 26, was arrested in July while photographing and filming an anti-coup protest in Yangon.

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker

By Sebastian Strangio
Aung Moe Myint and his Dynasty International company are accused of procuring Russian-made arms from Belarus for the military.

Myanmar’s Junta Chief Not Invited to ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Confirms

Myanmar’s Junta Chief Not Invited to ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Confirms

By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains unclear whether the Southeast Asian bloc will take a fresh approach to Myanmar's metastasizing crisis.

The UN’s Opportunity to Help in Myanmar

The UN’s Opportunity to Help in Myanmar

By Win Myat Aye
As the country's conflict worsens, the global body has a rare chance to live up to the human rights principles that it adopted in 1948.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Australian Economist to 3 Years Prison

Myanmar Junta Sentences Australian Economist to 3 Years Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
Sean Turnell was sentenced alongside Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he served as an economic adviser prior to her overthrow last year.

Dissident Myanmar Supermodel Granted Asylum in Canada

Dissident Myanmar Supermodel Granted Asylum in Canada

By Sebastian Strangio
The 23-year-old has vowed to “carry on the struggle for Myanmar” from abroad.
Why Should ASEAN or Anyone Else Negotiate with the Tatmadaw?

Why Should ASEAN or Anyone Else Negotiate with the Tatmadaw?

By Luke Hunt
There is a growing consensus that the world should engage directly with the opposition National Unity Government.

Myanmar Resistance Fighters Assassinate Retired General

Myanmar Resistance Fighters Assassinate Retired General

By Sebastian Strangio
Ohn Thwin, 72, has become the highest-ranking figure to be killed by anti-regime guerrillas since last year's coup.

Fighting in Maungdaw: A Strategic Turning Point in Western Myanmar?

Fighting in Maungdaw: A Strategic Turning Point in Western Myanmar?

By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
The return of conflict in northern Rakhine State has brought the Arakan Army's goal of autonomy one step closer to fulfillment.

Malaysia’s Saifuddin Calls for ASEAN to Review Myanmar Peace Plan

Malaysia’s Saifuddin Calls for ASEAN to Review Myanmar Peace Plan

By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian envoy says that the Southeast Asian bloc must ask whether its Five-Point Consensus is still "relevant."
Witnesses: Myanmar Air Attack Kills 13, Including 7 Children

Witnesses: Myanmar Air Attack Kills 13, Including 7 Children

By Grant Peck
The number of children killed in the air attack in Sagaing region appeared to be the highest since last February's coup.

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