ASEAN
Hun Sen says his Myanmar trip managed to plant trees, not cut them down
January 25, 2022 12:26 PM
He expresses displeasure with critics of Myanmar visit, singles out Malaysia's foreign minister.
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Conflict
As details of Christmas Eve massacre emerge, calls for justice grow
As details of Christmas Eve massacre emerge, calls for justice grow myanmar-now
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NUG conducts military operations in Yangon
NUG conducts military operations in Yangon Burma News International
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Resistance to the Myanmar regime in Chin state – a photo essay
Resistance to the Myanmar regime in Chin state – a photo essay The Guardian
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KBZ bank in Pakokku township bombed after freezing dissidents' accounts
KBZ bank in Pakokku township bombed after freezing dissidents' accounts Mizzima News
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Burma Army Uses Mortars and Aircraft to Terrorize Villagers in Dooplaya District, Karen State
Burma Army Uses Mortars and Aircraft to Terrorize Villagers in Dooplaya District, Karen State 25 January 2022 Karen Stare, Burma The Burma Army has increased its activity in Dooplaya District in southern Karen State, using helicopters, jets, and artillery in … Continued
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Myanmar Junta Security Minister Admits Defeat Across Region
Myanmar Junta Security Minister Admits Defeat Across Region The Irrawaddy News Magazine
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Myanmar Revolution Has Necessary Ingredients for Success: US Security Expert
The resistance has popular and international support, and the military is crumbling from within, US scholar Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd tells The Irrawaddy in an interview.
The post Myanmar Revolution Has Necessary Ingredients for Success: US Security Expert appeared first on The Irrawaddy.
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Myanmar's year of turmoil since the military took power in a coup
Myanmar's year of turmoil since the military took power in a coup Reuters
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Economic Catastrophe as Troops Torch Magway’s Oil Fields
Magway’s oil industry is facing huge financial losses after the Burmese military set fire to all eight oil fields of Pauk and Myaing townships. Local traders told DVB that fires, the most recent of which was set at 6 p.m. last night, continue to rage, causing consternation amongst the tens of thousands of people said …
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Scorched earth: Satellite images show village torched by Myanmar junta forces
New satellite imagery obtained by RFA shows a Myanmar village virtually razed to the ground last week in what witnesses say was an arson attack by junta forces after a skirmish with local militia fighters. Residents said about 40 or 50 troops came into the north side of the Sann-myo village in Gangaw district of the central Magway Region, firing their guns, as villagers fled to the south.
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Town’s Residents Flee Myanmar Junta Airstrikes
Town’s Residents Flee Myanmar Junta Airstrikes The Irrawaddy News Magazine
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COVID
COVID-19 vaccine drive continues in various states, regions
Doctors and nurses from public hospitals, Tatmadaw medical teams, healthcare workers and volunteers are making efforts to give COVID-19 vaccines […]
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Economy
Myanmar junta backs Telenor unit sale after buyer M1 pairs with local firm
BANGKOK: Lebanon's M1 Group will partner with a Myanmar firm to take over Norwegian telco Telenor's business in the Southeast Asian country after its military junta sought a local buyer, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Letter Sent to 125 Investors to Urge Japanese Companies Continuing Business in Myanmar to Stop Funding the Military
Six civil society organizations that have been urging Japanese companies to give appropriate consideration to the environment, society, and human rights in their overseas business operations, sent a letter on January 18, 2022 to 125 corporate investors holding shares in ENEOS Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corporation[...]
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NGO welcomes Total Energies withdrawal pledge from Myanmar
NGO welcomes Total Energies withdrawal pledge from Myanmar Mizzima News
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Chinese Firms Stalling on Myanmar Solar Power Projects
Chinese Firms Stalling on Myanmar Solar Power Projects The Irrawaddy News Magazine
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Myanmar court rejects dissolution of Kirin brewery
Myanmar court rejects dissolution of Kirin brewery Nikkei Asia
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U.S. warns of heightened risks associated with business in Myanmar
U.S. warns of heightened risks associated with business in Myanmar WHTC News
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Foreign Affairs
China Tells Myanmar’s Civilian Govt to Spare Projects From Attack
China Tells Myanmar’s Civilian Govt to Spare Projects From Attack The Irrawaddy News Magazine
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China digging Cambodia a deep-water naval base
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) recently released satellite imagery of Chinese dredging work at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base to enable the docking of larger vessels, a move that jibes with reports that Beijing has been granted exclusive access to the strategically situated base. Cambodian officials have confirmed that China is funding the dredging project, […]
The post China digging Cambodia a deep-water naval base appeared first on Asia Times.
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Joint statement on Myanmar UN Security Council open briefing
We, the undersigned 286 organizations stress the need, at an absolute minimum, to convene an open meeting of the UN Security Council to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation and urgent civilian protection concerns in Myanmar as a matter of extreme...
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UN Security Council Should Act on Myanmar Atrocities
UN Security Council Should Act on Myanmar Atrocities Human Rights Watch
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General News
Experts Expect Draconian VPN Ban by February
The SAC’s Ministry of Transport and Communication (MOTC) on Jan. 13 once again raised the prospect of an outright ban on VPN usage in Burma, communicating a statement suggesting it was to implement further draconian amendments to Burma’s Cyber Security Law. The crackdown represents the latest attempt by the military to limit both online criticism …
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Myanmar Military Government Proposes to Jail Digital Currency and VPN Users – Regulation Bitcoin News
Myanmar Military Government Proposes to Jail Digital Currency and VPN Users – Regulation Bitcoin News Bitcoin News
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Yangon, a city tragically halted from its long-awaited development and transformation
P.Yangon (pseudonym) explores how Yangon faces challenges under the coup. Introduction Yangon had an enormous potential…
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Military
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from deposed leader Suu Kyi's NLD party to death
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from deposed leader Suu Kyi's NLD party to death Hindustan Times
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Myanmar’s Military Knows Only the Language of Force
Myanmar’s Military Knows Only the Language of Force The Irrawaddy News Magazine
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Politics
Myanmar Has Moved Beyond Aung San Suu Kyi vs. the Generals
One year on from Myanmar's coup, things on the ground have moved on. It's time the international community does as well.
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Myanmar's National Unity Government announces list of nine arms brokers
Myanmar's National Unity Government announces list of nine arms brokers Mizzima News
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