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An American Artist Who Stayed Behind in Myanmar
July 11, 2022

An American Artist Who Stayed Behind in Myanmar

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with David Richards about life under the junta.
Decapitation Video Points to Increasing Military Atrocities in Myanmar
July 06, 2022

Decapitation Video Points to Increasing Military Atrocities in Myanmar

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The grisly video may have been purposefully leaked in order to terrorize civilians and deter them from supporting anti-regime resistance forces.

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi Trial to New Prison Facility
June 23, 2022

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi Trial to New Prison Facility

By Sebastian Strangio
The ousted leader's transfer came as the military administration's defense minister attended an ASEAN meeting in Cambodia.

Arakan Army on Collision Course with the Military in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
June 07, 2022

Arakan Army on Collision Course with the Military in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

By Thomas Kean
While many hope that the AA will join the fight against the military junta, a return to war would be devastating for the people of Rakhine.

Myanmar’s Military Chief Pardons Prisoners to Mark Holiday
April 18, 2022

Myanmar’s Military Chief Pardons Prisoners to Mark Holiday

By Grant Peck
While around 1,600 prisoners have been freed, political detainees were not among those released.
Strife in Myanmar Curbs Traditional New Year Celebrations
April 13, 2022

Strife in Myanmar Curbs Traditional New Year Celebrations

By Grant Peck
The coronavirus pandemic curbed celebrations for the past two years, and the military’s ouster of the elected government last year further smothered the holiday spirit.

Lawyer: Myanmar Ex-president Testifies He Refused to Resign
October 14, 2021

Lawyer: Myanmar Ex-president Testifies He Refused to Resign

By Grant Peck
Former President Win Myint reportedly testified that he would “rather die” than resign as the Myanmar military had demanded. 
Myanmar Junta Forms Caretaker Government, Promises Elections in 2023
August 02, 2021

Myanmar Junta Forms Caretaker Government, Promises Elections in 2023

By Sebastian Strangio
But the announcement will do little to convince the large proportion of the Myanmar public opposing military rule.

Myanmar Military-Appointed Election Chief to Consider Dissolving National League for Democracy
May 22, 2021

Myanmar Military-Appointed Election Chief to Consider Dissolving National League for Democracy

By Associated Press
The party of now-detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi won huge majorities in 2015 and 2020. Now it might be banned by the junta.

Reversing the Coup is No Solution for Myanmar
May 13, 2021

Reversing the Coup is No Solution for Myanmar

By Michelle Onello and Akila Radhakrishnan
A return to the pre-coup status quo is not politically sustainable. What Myanmar needs is a more fundamental shift.

Myanmar Junta Charges Celebrities With Promoting Protests
April 06, 2021

Myanmar Junta Charges Celebrities With Promoting Protests

By Associated Press
Myanmar’s ruling junta published a list of actors, actresses, musicians, and social media influencers it accuses of threatening stability by sharing news.
Can Myanmar’s Protesters Win?
April 01, 2021

Can Myanmar’s Protesters Win?

By Tom Fawthrop
They are up against a ruthless, entrenched military. But history tells us not to underestimate the power of the people.

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