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DISASTERBREAKINGJul 16More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar , says UN - Worlddawn.com · Pakistan
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 16More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off MyanmarAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 16500 feared dead after Rohingya boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmarjpost.com · Israel
DISASTERJul 16More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar, UN saysJapan Today
DISASTERJul 16Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN warnsLe Monde [en]
DISASTERJul 16Myanmar: More than 500 feared dead in capsized refugee boats, UN saysDW News [en]
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
CONFLICTJul 12ASEAN calls for concrete action to reduce violence in Myanmar – The Frontier PostASEAN is urging concrete measures to de-escalate violence within Myanmar. This highlights international concern and calls for intervention in the country's ongoing unrest.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
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
CONFLICTJul 11Human Rights Violations Surge in Myanmar Karenni State Amid Renewed Junta Offensivebnionline.net · 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