Myanmar shift: The Statesman
India’s diplomatic approach toward the Myanmar conflict is undergoing a subtle yet potentially transformative shift.
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UN Myanmar investigators monitor reports that ‘executions may be imminent’
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, formed in 2018 to analyse evidence of serious violations of international law, said it had received information that several…
ASEAN, Mekong nations collaborate on water security at Vientiane dialogue
Key discussions centred around pressing issues such as climate change, natural disasters like floods and droughts and human-driven environmental changes.
UN decries ‘horrific’ torture as Myanmar sinks into rights ‘abyss’
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government and seized power in 2021. Since the coup, at least 5,350 civilians have been killed and more…
New rainfall record in 60 years set in Myanmar’s Bagan; walls of some ancient pagodas collapse
According to the records of the Nyaung Oo Meteorological Office, in the ten-year period from 1994 to 2003, there were only two heavy rainfalls of more than 3 inches, and in the…
Red Cross pushes for aid corridors into war-torn Myanmar
Myanmar has been mired in conflict since February 2021 when top generals ousted the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering widespread protests that grew…
Arakan Army claims seizure of military naval base in Myanmar’s Thandwe
Intense fighting took place for nearly a month across Maung Shwelay, Kwin Waing, Thabyu Chaing villages, and the main naval base. The naval base was reportedly seized by the AA on…
Asia News Network editors gather to enhance coverage of regional news
The event on Wednesday, Sept 4, brought together editors from 20 news outlets, which are part of the ANN). The alliance aims to promote coverage of regional affairs through the…
Thai businesses pulling out of Myanmar amid sluggish economy
Constant fighting between junta military and resistance groups is making operations in the country difficult.
Myanmar NUG official claims 70% of country under control, asks Japan to help
The National Unity Government calls itself the country’s only and legitimate government. Tin Tun Naing, 53, the NUG’s union minister of planning, finance and investment, was…