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POLITICS7h agoMalaysian PM Offers to Host Myanmar’s President in Refugee Repatriation PushThe country would be the fifth member of ASEAN to roll out of the red carpet for Min Aung Hlaing since his inauguration as president in April.The Diplomat
POLITICS15h agoUS businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media saysMyanmar’s military-backed government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman, after three months in jail on charges his supporters say were trumped-upThe Independent World
POLITICS16h agoMalaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation pushMalaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS19h agoMalaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talksMalaysia will formally invite Myanmar leader Minh Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur to discuss efforts to repatriate nearly 200,000 refugees from the war-torn nation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says have placed a heavy social and economic burden on his country. Refugees from Myanmar, particularly ethnic Rohingya, have faced worsening hostility in recent months in Malaysia, where they are accused of causing social problems and taking over small local businesses in areas where they have set...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoFour Myanmar nationals detained in Bihar over lack of valid documentsUpon the arrival of the train, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) team, questioned the four persons and detained them as they could not produce valid passports, citizenship certificates or other legal identity documents, RPF inspector Vikram Kumar said.The Hindu
POLITICS3d agoMyanmar’s Military-backed President Ticks Cambodia Off His Diplomatic Bucket ListMin Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoAhead of Credentials Showdown, Myanmar Accuses UN Representative of ‘Illegal’ ActsNaypyidaw is seeking the replacement of Kyaw Moe Tun, who pledged his loyalty to the opposition after the 2021 coup.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoMyanmar says UN envoy illegitimate ahead of credentials decisionfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICS4d agoMyanmar government revokes status and seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe TunThe Myanmar government has revoked the status of UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun and is pursuing action against him. This indicates a significant diplomatic conflict between Myanmar and the UN representative.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 5Vietnam , Myanmar to substantively foster Comprehensive Cooperative PartnershipVietnam and Myanmar plan to significantly foster their Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership. This highlights growing diplomatic and economic ties between the two Southeast Asian nations.news.tuoitre.vn
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsThe head of Myanmar's military is visiting Vietnam with the objective of normalizing relations between the two countries. This diplomatic engagement aims to improve bilateral ties.wvasfm.org · United States
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsHis trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc.NPR News
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visiting Vietnam as he seeks to normalize relations with ASEANMyanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Vietnam as part of efforts to normalize relations with ASEAN. This represents a diplomatic move to improve international ties.sitkasentinel.com · United States
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detainedMin Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continuesAfter five years of isolation, Myanmar's post-coup leadership is trying to boost its legitmacy.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 18Russia’s Putin hosts Myanmar leader, talks up energy projectsRussian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow ⁠on Tuesday with ⁠Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung ⁠Hlaing, discussing a wide range of issues including prospective energy deals. Russia is the first non-neighbouring country Min Aung Hlaing has visited since becoming Myanmar’s president in April, a sign of the two countries’ ‌deepening ties in the face of pressure from the West. In remarks after the meeting, Putin described Min Aung Hlaing as a friend of Russia and said the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Myanmar confirms 309 , 000 Rohingya in BangladeshMyanmar has confirmed the presence of 309,000 Rohingya individuals in Bangladesh. This statement addresses the ongoing situation of the Rohingya population.northkoreatimes.com · North Korea
POLITICSAug 18Myanmar’s president heads to Moscow seeking Russian arms and oilRussian President Vladimir Putin is set to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian leader seeks an economic reboot for his war-ravaged country and fresh supplies of fertiliser, oil and weapons. A pariah to much of the West over his 2021 coup and role as army chief during the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya Muslim minority, Min Aung Hlaing has nonetheless found friends in Beijing, New Delhi and Bangkok over recent months. That followed a heavily criticised election won...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Myanmar President begins official visit to Russia at counterpart Putin invitation – Asia News NetworkThe President of Myanmar has begun an official visit to Russia, accepting an invitation from his counterpart, Putin. This marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.asianews.network · China
POLITICSAug 18Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Set For Possible State Visit to Cambodia – The DiplomatMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is reportedly set for a possible state visit to Cambodia. This indicates upcoming diplomatic engagements between the two nations.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSAug 14UN atrocity report adds friction to Myanmar junta’s diplomatic push for legitimacyA UN investigative report accusing Myanmar’s military of carrying out a “sustained campaign of deliberate attacks on civilians” has muddied Min Aung Hlaing’s push for regional acceptance – but analysts say it is unlikely to derail his efforts to win recognition for his post-election government. The report by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), a body appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, documents a year-long investigation into alleged “war crimes and crimes against...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 10Bangkok Post - Thailand , Myanmar seek to reset tiesThailand and Myanmar are reportedly seeking to reset their diplomatic ties, according to the Bangkok Post. This indicates an effort to re-establish or improve bilateral relations between the two countries.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
POLITICSAug 10Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN's call to free Aung San Suu Kyi and questions the need for an envoy - AP NewsMyanmar rebuffs ASEAN's call to free Aung San Suu Kyi and questions the need for an envoy AP NewsAP News
POLITICSAug 9Myanmar rebuffs Asean call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoyMyanmar’s military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organisation’s special envoy on Myanmar, according to the foreign affairs ministry. President Min Aung Hlaing, the former army chief who had originally seized power in 2021 from Suu Kyi’s civilian government, has been trying to win political legitimacy since the takeover and resume...South China Morning Post