Six Burmese men who beat three Thai men apologise
Thai police have ruled that the incident was a fight and have decided to pay the Myanmar nationals who were beaten up 10,000 baht for their losses.
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ICJ genocide case ‘flawed and unfounded’ –Myanmar government
ICJ judges are hearing three weeks of testimony as they weigh accusations by The Gambia that Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in a 2017 crackdown.
Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells UN court in genocide case
It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing in full in over a decade. The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting…
Bangladesh foreign ministry summons Myanmar ambassador over border firing
Bangladesh reminded that the unprovoked firing towards Bangladesh is a blatant violation of international law and a hindrance to neighbourly relationship.
Bangladeshi youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border, locals say
The incident near the Naf River comes a day after a stray bullet from Myanmar injured a child.
Myanmar will continue under military rule even after election, ex-ambassador Maruyama says in exclusive interview
Ichiro Maruyama, a former Japanese ambassador to Myanmar, spoke about the country’s rule under a military junta and the ongoing election during an interview with The Yomiuri…
Burmese leader meets Philippine top diplomat and ASEAN chair’s special envoy on Myanmar
Discussed during the meeting were the ongoing elections in Myanmar and the conditions for the country to continue to enhance cooperation within ASEAN.
Myanmar, China discuss increasing items allowed to be exported duty-free to China
During a meeting between delegations from both countries, prospects for increasing trade and investment, including reopening border gates to increase trade between Myanmar and…
Myanmar grants amnesty to 61 prisoners, including one Chinese national
Sixty-one prisoners serving sentences at Myeik Prison and Kyauk Phyu Taung Detention Center in Tanintharyi Region were released on January 4 under Section 401, Sub-section (1) of…
Businesses fighting for survival amid Myanmar’s political limbo hope for reset with polls
Despite concerns about fairness, some Myanmar business owners view the upcoming election as a potential step towards economic stability.