Myanmar human rights

Supporting the country’s pro-democracy movement is both a moral imperative and a strategic necessity for Washington.

The implementation of the People's Military Service Law will allow the military to increase its control over women's lives and bodies.

The National Unity Government must be honest with the public about what the recent arrest warrant application does – and does not – entail.

2025 seems set to continue last year's sharp increase in the number of retaliatory air and artillery attacks on resistance-held territories.

While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.

Min Aung Hlaing has been accused of crimes against humanity for the deportation and persecution of Rohingya civilians in 2017.

As its military fortunes slide, the Myanmar army has ramped up its use of antipersonnel mines.

The advocacy group Fortify Rights said that Thai soldiers were responsible for the torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko, 37, in January.

A trip down the 1970s hippie-trail led the American author to a lifelong relationship with the country and its people.

Malaysian leaders have been vocal about the plight of the Rohingya and other Muslim communities. Now is their chance to make a difference.

The military has reportedly killed another 25 people, including women and children, in retaliation for resistance gains in Sagaing Region.

The announcement by the World Food Programme is welcome news, but underscores the apparent intractability of the Rohingya refugee crisis.