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Introduction More than five years after the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the country continues to face deep political instability, humanitarian crises, and ongoing armed conflict. Despite efforts by the…
Myanmar’s military government has announced the release of more than 10,000 prisoners in a sweeping amnesty just weeks before the country’s parliament is scheduled to reconvene. The move, officially tied…
China has sentenced 16 individuals to death over their roles in large-scale telecommunications fraud operations linked to criminal syndicates operating in northern Myanmar. The announcement came from China’s top court,…
When Timor-Leste initiated legal proceedings against Myanmar under the principle of universal jurisdiction, it marked a historic moment within Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). For the first time, a…
4 Dr Sasa has emerged as one of the most internationally visible figures within Myanmar’s post-2021 opposition movement. As a spokesperson and minister associated with the National Unity Government (NUG),…
An ATR 72-600 operated by Myanmar National Airlines was struck by First-Person View (FPV) drones during an evening attack at Myitkyina Airport, highlighting the escalating risks to civilian aviation amid…
4 Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has long been at the center of the country’s turbulent political landscape. Recent reports from military sources suggest that the Senior General may…
Myanmar Resistance Leader Surrenders to Military After Clashes With Rival Forces Introduction A senior leader of an independent resistance faction in Myanmar has surrendered to the country’s military authorities following…
Introduction Myanmar’s military authorities have expelled Timor-Leste’s top representative following reports that Dili initiated legal proceedings against Myanmar’s junta for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The move marks…
Myanmar’s military-backed political party has been declared the overwhelming victor in the country’s latest general election, a vote widely criticized by international observers and human rights organizations as lacking credibility,…
Myanmar’s Military-Backed USDP Wins Disputed Elections Amid Regional Criticism Myanmar has entered a new and highly controversial political chapter following general elections that delivered a sweeping victory to the military-aligned…
China Executes 11 Members of Myanmar-Based Group in Scam Crackdown China has executed 11 members of a criminal group linked to Myanmar-based scam and gambling operations, marking one of Beijing’s…