Myanmar sentences Japanese journalist to prison on 2 charges
reporter Toru Kubota was sentenced to seven years for violating the electronic transactions law and three years for incitement. The sentences were to be served concurrently.
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Cambodia stands firm on 5 point consensus: No invite for Myanmar to Asean Summit
The government will instead invite a non-political representative from Myanmar to attend.
Is the military junta losing its ground in Myanmar?: Daily Star contributor
Given the circumstances, it is inevitable that the military junta is on the backfoot.
“War-like situation has not come yet”: Bangladesh minister on Myanmar mortar shelling
“What we see is that they are fighting by themselves," Home Minister Asaduzzaman said, adding that Bangladesh has no role in the internal conflict that is happening at the…
11 schoolchildren killed in Myanmar air strike: Unicef
The Sagaing region in the country’s northwest has seen some of the fiercest fighting, with entire villages burned down amid clashes.
Act to stop Myanmar’s unlawful activities: Bangladesh
Armed conflicts between the Myanmar military and Arakan Army since early August have been sparking panic in the Bangladesh side of the border.
Myanmar discussing with Russia use of Mir card for payments
Using Russia's Mir payments system and cards will allow direct exchange between the rouble and kyat currencies.
Asean diplomats assure Dhaka of raising Myanmar border actions at UN General Assembly
Asean diplomats also said they were frustrated that there was no progress on the five-point consensus reached at a meeting early last year.
Bangladesh won’t take any more Rohingyas: Home minister
The minister said the prime minister and the foreign ministry will soon take a decision on the matter.
Deals with Russia could ease Myanmar’s woes, but only up to a point
Analysts say Russian support, beyond burnishing the Myanmar junta's legitimacy, could also ease its financial struggles.