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Myanmar junta
How Does The Myanmar Crisis End?
By David Hutt
The military junta's possible handover of power to a quasi-civilian "transition council" could create complications for the country's resistance forces.
Myanmar Military Spokesperson Expresses Uncertainty Over Junta Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
Frequent resistance attacks have greatly complicated the holding of a stage-managed election this year.
Rights Group Files Complaint in Germany Against Myanmar’s Generals
By Sebastian Strangio
The complaint is the latest that seeks to use the doctrine of "universal jurisdiction" to bring the country's generals to justice.
Myanmar Junta Should Hand Power to ‘Qualified’ Leaders: Indonesian Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Indonesia's experience of democratization could offer a path forward for Myanmar – but only if the country's generals have the political will.
Min Aung Hlaing Family Assets Recovered in Thai Drug Raid
By Sebastian Strangio
The discoveries, which include assets belonging to the Myanmar junta chief's adult son and daughter, suggest that military figures are using Thailand as a financial safe haven.
Indonesia to Establish Special Office to Handle Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Among the challenges facing Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her team will be how to respond to the junta's planned sham elections.
A Tsunami of Crime Washes Over Post-Coup Myanmar
By Naw Theresa
There has been a general breakdown of law and order in the two years since the coup, as the military junta prioritizes the pursuit of political opponents.
Why Did Myanmar’s Junta Grant Wirathu a National Award?
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, the ultra-nationalist monk was granted the title of "Thiri Pyanchi," an award recognizing “outstanding work for the good of the Union of Myanmar."
Myanmar’s Military Junta Takes Step Toward Controversial Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The electoral exercise, intended to stabilize the political situation, will instead likely inflame the country's nationwide conflict.
UN Security Council Adopts Rare Resolution on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
UNSC 2669 expressed the council's "deep concern" about the actions of the country's military government, and called for an immediate cessation of violence.
Myanmar’s NUG Welcomes the Passage of the U.S. BURMA Act
By Luke Hunt
The legislation authorizes the Biden administration to begin providing non-lethal assistance to the opposition National Unity Government and its allies.
US Will Not Replace Ambassador to Myanmar: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
Ambassador Thomas Vajda is set to leave Myanmar this month, after less than two years in the post.