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Myanmar’s Military Launches Airstrikes Near Indian Border

Myanmar’s Military Launches Airstrikes Near Indian Border

By Lian Bawi Thang
Myanmar’s army launched several airstrikes on an ethnic Chin armed group near the Indian border.
Min Aung Hlaing Family Assets Recovered in Thai Drug Raid

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.

Why Did Myanmar’s Junta Grant Wirathu a National Award?

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."

Report Details Lavish Extent of Myanmar Junta’s Legitimation Drive

Report Details Lavish Extent of Myanmar Junta’s Legitimation Drive

By Sebastian Strangio
According to a local media report, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has bestowed titles and medals on over 3,600 individuals in a bid to legitimize his rule.

ASEAN’s Myanmar Headache Changes Hands

ASEAN’s Myanmar Headache Changes Hands

By Naw Theresa
As the bloc's chair in 2023, Indonesia will attempt to succeed where both Cambodia and Brunei have failed.
Indonesian FM Says Myanmar Military to Blame for Country’s Crisis

Indonesian FM Says Myanmar Military to Blame for Country’s Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
Retno Marsudi’s comments came ahead of an ASEAN summit at which the region's leaders will be under pressure to toughen their stance toward the military junta.

International Firms Aiding Myanmar Air Force’s Attacks on Civilians: Report

International Firms Aiding Myanmar Air Force’s Attacks on Civilians: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
The rights group Amnesty International claims that aviation fuel supply chains connect foreign companies to the military's junta's airstrikes on civilian populations.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Former NLD Lawmaker to 148 Years in Prison

Myanmar Junta Sentences Former NLD Lawmaker to 148 Years in Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
Win Myint Hlaing, 52, is just one of hundreds of former members of the National League for Democracy government that are languishing in prison.

Taking Down the Tatmadaw

Taking Down the Tatmadaw

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with journalist and Myanmar activist Scott Johnson.

Airstrikes on Concert in Northern Myanmar Kill 80, Reports Say

Airstrikes on Concert in Northern Myanmar Kill 80, Reports Say

By Sebastian Strangio
The terrifying attack in Kachin State came as a group of local civil society groups called on ASEAN to junk the bloc’s “ineffectual” five-point peace plan.

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.

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