The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi
Bianca Jagger, ‘Wild Swans’ author Jung Chang and former minister Andrew Mitchell join calls for the release of the Myanmar ...
As the Myanmar junta’s hold on power weakens, could the devastating war be nearing a conclusion?
Myanmar’s junta now only controls 21% of the country. Even if the regime can be ousted, there are increasing fears the ...
Analysis-Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Four years after seizing power in a dawn coup that ousted an elected civilian government, Myanmar's embattled ruling generals ...
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UN Probe Warns Myanmar Violence May Worsen, Four Years Since Coup
The UN’s IIMM said impunity was emboldening the perpetrators, mainly junta forces, to commit further violence, and urged that steps be taken to prosecute them.
US aid freeze leads to suspension of health care to Myanmar refugees in Thailand
A freeze on foreign assistance programs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump has led to cuts in services to refugees from ...
Myanmar junta losing ground to rebel forces as civil war enters 5th year
Myanmar’s rebel groups have made significant territorial gains against the ruling military junta over the past year. The ...
'No happiness': Misery for Myanmar exiles four years on from coup
Four years after Myanmar's military seized power in a coup, the country is in the grip of a bloody civil war that has driven ...
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For Federal Democracy to Succeed, Myanmar’s Political Prisoners Need Justice
The unconditional release and support of all political prisoners is only the first step toward a free and democratic Myanmar, says prominent activist Bo Kyi.
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Myanmar’s Resistance Must Be Transparent Regarding ICC Arrest Warrants
The National Unity Government must be honest with the public about what the recent arrest warrant application does – and does ...
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Amid Hope and Despair, Myanmar’s Civil War Enters Its Fifth Year
Myanmar marks four years of a bloody civil war on Saturday with anti-regime forces holding the upper hand on battlefields ...