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POLITICSJul 30East Timor court review of Myanmar war crimes tests Asean’s uneasy approach to juntaEast Timor has become an unlikely venue for a case alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity by Myanmar’s military leadership, as it moves deeper into Dili’s courts and tests Asean’s uneasy approach to the country’s junta. Brought by the Chin Human Rights Organisation (CHRO), the case is expected to shed light on whether a small, newly admitted Asean member with its own history of occupation and atrocity can use its courts to examine grave allegations against a fellow state’s military...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30Myanmar activists get up to 37 years over election boycott | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisMyanmar activists have received sentences of up to 37 years for their involvement in an election boycott. This highlights severe political repression and legal consequences for dissent in Myanmar.asahi.com · Japan
POLITICSJul 29Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protestAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 28Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offencesJapan Today
POLITICSJul 26‘Defanging’ Aung San: Myanmar’s generals wage war on memoryAcross Myanmar, the statues are vanishing one by one. Military-backed authorities blame “incorrect proportions and shapes”. Unofficially, analysts see a deliberate attempt to erase the presence of independence hero Aung San from public life – and with it, the legitimacy of the elected government the junta overthrew. Revered as the country’s founding father, Aung San founded its military, united its diverse ethnic groups and spearheaded the nationalist movement that ultimately wrested...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 16Thailand extends work permits for migrant workers from Laos , Myanmar , VietnamThailand has decided to extend work permits for migrant laborers originating from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This policy adjustment affects the employment status of foreign workers in the country.asianews.network · China
POLITICSJul 14Indonesia Says Ready to Host Myanmar DialogueIndonesia has stated its readiness to host a dialogue concerning Myanmar. This represents an offer to engage in international diplomatic efforts.en.tempo.co
POLITICSJul 13Myanmar edges out of isolation as Asean steps up engagementMyanmar’s gradual return from the diplomatic deep freeze continued over the weekend as Southeast Asian foreign ministers met their counterpart from the junta-run nation in Bangkok, a re-engagement that analysts warn lends legitimacy to a government still at war with its own people, without any commitment to end the violence. Thousands have been killed in the nationwide civil conflict resulting from the military’s 2021 coup, a power grab that prompted Asean to take the unprecedented step of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 13Searching for Suu Kyi in Myanmar capital of confusion - Asia & PacificThere is an ongoing search for Suu Kyi in Myanmar, which is described as a capital of confusion. This highlights the political uncertainty in the Asia & Pacific region.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSJul 12Suu Kyi will be looked after : Myanmar foreign ministerMyanmar's foreign minister stated that Suu Kyi will be cared for. This provides an update on the status of a prominent political figure.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 12Myanmar promises ASEAN it will look after Aung San Suu KyiMyanmar has reportedly assured ASEAN that it will ensure the well-being of Aung San Suu Kyi.news.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSJul 12Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, Myanmar envoy tells AseanForeign ministers from Asean were ⁠told on Sunday by their Myanmar counterpart ⁠that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and would be looked after, ASEAN’s special envoy to Myanmar said. Maria Theresa Lazaro, the Philippine foreign minister, has been seeking access to Suu Kyi, 81, who has been detained since her elected government ‌was ousted in a 2021 military coup. “My recollection of the statement of the Myanmar foreign minister on Aung San Suu Kyi is that she’s in good...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 12NUCC and NUG Finalize Zero Draft of Myanmar Federal Transitional ConstitutionThe NUCC and NUG have finalized the zero draft of a Federal Transitional Constitution for Myanmar. This marks a key step in political reform and nation-building efforts for the country.karennews.org · Myanmar
POLITICSJul 11MP SPEAKS | Asean should not normalise relations with Myanmar juntaAn MP is advocating that ASEAN should not normalize its relations with the Myanmar junta. This reflects a political stance on international engagement with the military regime.malaysiakini.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 10Centre to fence India-Myanmar border at Rs 31,000 croreIndian Express
POLITICSJul 10ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting , Philippines saysASEAN will hold a special meeting to discuss its engagement with Myanmar, according to the Philippines. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the political situation in Myanmar within the regional bloc.interaksyon.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 9Myanmar assures India that its territory will not be used against IndiaThe two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and security along the borderThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 9Myanmar has ‘a mountain to climb’ to woo 2 million tourists a yearMyanmar’s dream of achieving 2 million tourist arrivals annually – seen to be an effort by the junta-led government to secure global legitimacy – is fraught with hurdles, analysts warn. Authorities have been ramping up efforts to bolster Myanmar’s tourism sector, which fell following the 2021 coup that led to widespread civil unrest across the country. Over 100,000 deaths have been logged since the crisis, according to conflict monitor Armed Conflict Location and Event Data. More than 973,000...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Japan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing cloutJapan is facing mounting calls to decide whether its long-frozen development aid to Myanmar should stay that way, as rights advocates warn that any resumption could ease pressure on a regime accused of widespread abuses. The decision is a delicate one for Tokyo, which has tried to retain influence in Myanmar without appearing to legitimise the junta that seized power in 2021 – all while watching China deepen its own engagement with the country. Human Rights Watch has urged Japan to resist...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6What the Myanmar regime is signalling to ASEAN by rejecting access to Aung San Suu KyiThe Myanmar regime's refusal of ASEAN's access to Aung San Suu Kyi reportedly sends a clear signal about its stance. This move has significant implications for regional diplomacy and the political situation in Myanmar.phnompenhpost.com · Cambodia
POLITICSJul 3Myanmar to Push Ahead With Suspended Myitsone Dam Project, Officials SayChina's government is pushing hard for the resumption of the $3.6 billion project, which was suspended in 2011 amid widespread public opposition.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 2Myanmar Denies ASEAN Chair’s Request for Meeting With Aung San Suu KyiIn late May, the military announced that it had transferred the 81-year-old former leader from prison to house arrest.The Diplomat
POLITICSJun 29Why Myanmar’s closer ties to India are unlikely to give China cause for concernMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s back-to-back visits to India and China have been described as an effort to avoid becoming overdependent on either country, but analysts said there was little reason to think it would erode Beijing’s “overarching influence”. The former military leader’s visit to India was his first trip abroad since assuming the presidency in April and saw the two countries agreeing to increase cooperation in areas such as trade, energy and defence. They also pledged to renew...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29 Furnish proof she is alive : Aung San Suu Kyi son challenges Myanmar junta over house arrest claimsThe son of Aung San Suu Kyi has publicly challenged the Myanmar junta to provide proof of her well-being following claims of house arrest. This highlights ongoing international concern regarding her status under military rule.news.webindia123.com · India
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