Myanmar Demolishes Scam Buildings, Raising Questions Over Evidence Destruction
Myanmar demolishes scam-linked buildings in Shwe Kokko and KK Park, raising questions about evidence, accountability, and deeper investigation.
Arakan Army Chief on Talks, Borders and Security
Arakan Army Chief Twan Mrat Naing has become one of the most important figures in Myanmar’s changing political and military landscape. As head of the Arakan Army, or AA, and…
China-Myanmar Relations: Beijing’s Growing Influence Over Myanmar’s Future
China Myanmar relations have entered a new and sensitive phase after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw and said Beijing would support Myanmar’s…
Tai Chang Scam Centers in Myanmar: U.S. $10 Million Reward and Junta Links
Tai Chang scam centers in Myanmar became a major international issue after the U.S. Department of State announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that could help…
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Demands ‘Proof of Life’
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son demands ‘proof of life’ from Myanmar at a moment of growing uncertainty over the jailed former leader’s health, location, and legal status. Kim Aris, her…
New Resistance Alliance in Myanmar’s Civil War
New resistance alliance in Myanmar’s civil war is now one of the most important developments in the country’s modern history. After decades of fragmentation, several of Myanmar’s most powerful resistance…
China and India Shamefully Embrace Myanmar’s Junta
On April 10, Myanmar’s new “president” Min Aung Hlaing is set to take the stage in Nay Pyi Taw, not as a symbol of national unity, but as the face…
Myanmar Unveils Locally Made BTR-4 Armored Vehicle
The Myanmar BTR-4 armored vehicle drew major attention after appearing publicly for the first time during the country’s 81st Armed Forces Day parade. The unveiling has sparked new discussion about…
Why ASEAN Needs a Permanent Envoy for Myanmar Peace
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 Junta Frees 10,000 Prisoners Before Parliament
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 Sentences 16 to Death Over Myanmar Telecom Fraudu said:
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,…
Timor-Leste’s Universal Jurisdiction Gamble on Myanmar
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…