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How India Betrayed the Rakhine People – And Why It Matters Today

How India Betrayed the Rakhine People – And Why It Matters Today

By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
25 years ago this week, India's army crushed an incipient Rakhine separatist force in the Andaman Islands. In western Myanmar, memories of the incident linger.
It’s Time to Re-evaluate the Myanmar Military’s Intelligence Capabilities

It’s Time to Re-evaluate the Myanmar Military’s Intelligence Capabilities

By Amara Thiha
Recently leaked documents suggest that intelligence operatives have successfully managed to infiltrate the anti-junta resistance.

The United States Risks Being Complicit in the Myanmar Junta’s Atrocities

The United States Risks Being Complicit in the Myanmar Junta’s Atrocities

By Me Me Khant
Two years on from the military coup, the U.S. government is saying one thing about the country's crisis and doing another.

Rights Group Files Complaint in Germany Against Myanmar’s Generals

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

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.
Foreign Companies Enabling Myanmar’s Domestic Arms Industry: Report

Foreign Companies Enabling Myanmar’s Domestic Arms Industry: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
Since the late 1980s, the military has developed a "multi-faceted arms industrial complex" that has cushioned it from the impact of Western sanctions and arms embargoes.

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.

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