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Myanmar’s Military Chief Pardons Prisoners to Mark Holiday

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.

Myanmar’s Media Adapts to the World’s Harshest Oppression

Myanmar’s Media Adapts to the World’s Harshest Oppression

By Philip Smucker
Inside the country, and in exile, Myanmar’s free media organizations strive to get the story out despite a brutal crackdown.
Reversing the Coup is No Solution for Myanmar

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’s Crisis: What Comes Next?

Myanmar’s Crisis: What Comes Next?

By Khaing Sandi Win Min
As the military's atrocities continue, Myanmar’s crisis threatens to undermine the wider region’s security.

Myanmar Junta Labels Shadow Government ‘Terrorists’

Myanmar Junta Labels Shadow Government ‘Terrorists’

By Sebastian Strangio
The designation never bodes well for the possibility of peaceful resolution to a crisis.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Under Military Rule, Myanmar Has Retreated to the Keypad Phone Age

Under Military Rule, Myanmar Has Retreated to the Keypad Phone Age

By Aika Sato
Given the protest movement's reliance on social media, the military junta has begun executing random smartphone spot checks.

Global Norms Are Under Attack in Post-Coup Myanmar

Global Norms Are Under Attack in Post-Coup Myanmar

By Aung Kyaw and Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
The world's action – or inaction – will have an impact far beyond Myanmar's own borders.
What ASEAN Leaders Should Say to the Head of Myanmar’s Junta

What ASEAN Leaders Should Say to the Head of Myanmar’s Junta

By Dino Patti Djalal
At this weekend's summit, Southeast Asian leaders need to take a firm and principled stance.

Myanmar Coup Opponents Announce National Unity Government

Myanmar Coup Opponents Announce National Unity Government

By Sebastian Strangio
The move marks the beginning of a protracted struggle for the country's future.

Myanmar’s Civil War Has Already Begun

Myanmar’s Civil War Has Already Begun

By Philipp Annawitt
Here’s what the international community can and should do about it.

Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar Set for April 24

Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar Set for April 24

By Sebastian Strangio
After weeks of planning, the long-promised emergency meeting on the crisis in Myanmar finally has a date.
In Place of New Year Festivities, Myanmar Protesters Mark the Fallen

In Place of New Year Festivities, Myanmar Protesters Mark the Fallen

By Sebastian Strangio
Some say the celebration of the Buddhist New Year would play into the junta's claim that the situation in Myanmar is returning to normal.

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