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Myanmar’s Military Rulers Release More Than 2,100 Political Prisoners
Myanmar’s ruling military council has said it is releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.…
Myanmar’s Military Leaders may Have Purchased Weapons from North Korea: Report
Myanmar’s military government may have recently purchased weapons from North Korea in defiance of sanctions barring DPRK arms…
Jokowi should go ahead with military diplomacy in Myanmar
JAKARTA – Two days before he received ASEAN foreign ministers in Jakarta last Friday, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced…
What Can India Do To Move Myanmar Away From Further Violence?
When a neighbour’s house is burning, inaction is not an option or solution. China is likely to capitalise on…
Asia/Myanmar – With martial law in 37 other cities, the army is determined to “crush any resistance”
Mandalay – With the imposition of martial law in 37 other townships throughout the country, including the strongholds…
How India Betrayed the Rakhine People – And Why It Matters Today
Twenty-five years ago this week, India’s government betrayed the people of Rakhine State in western Myanmar, when its…
Global firms help Myanmar’s military make weapons, says report
Myanmar’s military is producing a vast range of weapons to use against its own people thanks to supplies…
The Guardian view on Myanmar’s military: in power but not in control
Despite the Tatmadaw’s increasing viciousness, it appears unable to suppress resistance In February 2021, Myanmar’s army ended its…