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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
POLITICSJun 29Myanmar burns seized narcotics valued at nearly $600 millionMyanmar authorities have incinerated narcotics with an estimated value of almost $600 million that had been seized.coloradostar.com · United States
POLITICSJun 29How Telenor Handed Myanmar Junta a Map of Dissent – Sri Lanka GuardianTelenor allegedly provided the Myanmar Junta with information that revealed a 'map of dissent.' This suggests a controversial action by a telecommunications company impacting political opposition within Myanmar.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSJun 28Son of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof of life from military governmentThe son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi has demanded proof of life from the military government. This highlights ongoing concerns regarding her welfare and the country's political situation.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSJun 27Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly liesAs Asean foreign ministers prepare to meet in Manila from July 21-22, a quiet but significant shift is under way in the bloc’s approach to Myanmar. Although the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains formally committed to the “five-point consensus”, several member states appear to be reconsidering the collective pressure strategy adopted since the 2021 coup. Rather than abandoning the consensus outright, they argue that more direct engagement with Naypyidaw may be necessary to encourage...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24PEC demands a revocation of the ban on Myanmar media outletsThe PEC (Press Emblem Campaign) is advocating for the lifting of a ban on media outlets in Myanmar. This demand concerns media freedom and access to information within the country.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
POLITICSJun 23Illegal immigrants from Banglaesh, Myanmar | Pushback, detention and deportation laws explainedWhat is a pushback? Is it same as deportation? Is it legal?The Hindu
POLITICSJun 23PEC demands revocation of ban on Myanmar media outletsThe PEC is demanding that Myanmar lift its ban on media outlets. This action highlights concerns about press freedom and human rights in the country.reviewnepal.com · Nepal
POLITICSJun 23Illegal immigrants from Bangalesh, Myanmar | Pushback, detention and deportation laws explainedWhat is a pushback? Is it same as deportation? Is it legal?The Hindu
POLITICSJun 22Did Myanmar-China talks spawn a more emboldened junta?A recent meeting between the leaders of Myanmar and China has given the military junta an opening to persuade Asean to allow it to return to the bloc’s summits. Analysts also say, however, that Myanmar’s regime could feel emboldened to escalate action against resistance forces, revving up its “military approach” to deal with the country’s civil war. Last Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Myanmar counterpart Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, providing vital political endorsement to the...South China Morning Post