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ASEAN

ASEAN ratchets up criticism of Myanmar junta as Russian FM visits Naypyidaw

In a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose nation holds the rotating chair of the bloc, acknowledged that no progress has been made on Myanmar’s political crisis, despite junta chief Snr. Gen. Moscow reiterated that support on Wednesday when, ahead of attending the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Phnom Penh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Naypyidaw and met with Min Aung Hlaing and junta Minister of Foreign Affairs Wunna Maung Lwin.

It's time for ASEAN to recognise the NUG

It's time for ASEAN to recognise the NUG myanmar-now

18 Months Under Military Rule: What can ASEAN still do about Myanmar?

18 Months Under Military Rule: What can ASEAN still do about Myanmar? Modern Diplomacy

ASEAN Can No Longer Remain Neutral on Myanmar

ASEAN Can No Longer Remain Neutral on Myanmar The Diplomat

Southeast Asian MPs urge ASEAN to put strong pressure on the Myanmar Junta at Foreign Ministers meeting

As the foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meet in Phnom Penh this week, they should take the opportunity to reach an agreement on strong and coordinated measures to put pressure on Myanmar’s military junta, parliamentarians from the region have urged[...]

The post Southeast Asian MPs urge ASEAN to put strong pressure on the Myanmar Junta at Foreign Ministers meeting first appeared on Progressive Voice Myanmar.

Why is the Myanmar crisis such a challenge for ASEAN?

Why is the Myanmar crisis such a challenge for ASEAN? Al Jazeera English

Asean will have to rethink peace plan if Myanmar conducts more executions, says Cambodian PM

August 03, 2022 12:58 PM

Asean is deeply disappointed and disturbed by the execution of Myanmar's opposition activists, said Mr Hun Sen.

Conflict

Myanmar’s Civilian Government Reports Over 18,000 Junta Deaths in Year

Myanmar’s Civilian Government Reports Over 18,000 Junta Deaths in Year The Irrawaddy

Two children killed as Myanmar military fires on boat taking them home from school

Two children killed as Myanmar military fires on boat taking them home from school Radio Free Asia

Japanese Man Detained in Burma After Filming Protest: Media

Japanese Man Detained in Burma After Filming Protest: Media The Epoch TimesBurma Army Drives Into Yangon Protest Burma News InternationalJapanese National Detained in Myanmar The IrrawaddyBurma Police Arrest Japanese Filmmaker Toru Kobuta Market Research TelecastView Full Coverage on Google News

Funding Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

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Junta troops kill 5 in raid on school run by Myanmar shadow government

Junta troops kill 5 in raid on school run by Myanmar shadow government Radio Free Asia

Myanmar used Russian-made plane in civilian assaults: Report

Myanmar Witness says open-source investigation reveals Yak-130 being geared up with rockets and cannons. The Myanmar army has been accused of utilizing Russian-made Yak-130 plane with floor assault functionality in opposition to civilians, because it seeks to stamp out opposition to its rule. Myanmar Witness, a London-based group that collects proof of rights abuses in […]

Over 80 Myanmar Junta Troops Reportedly Killed in Karen State Clash

Over 80 Myanmar Junta Troops Reportedly Killed in Karen State Clash The Irrawaddy

Blast, Shootings Kill Two in Myanmar-China Border Town

A bombing at a police post in Muse, which is home to military-backed militias, was followed by two shooting incidents; no one has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

The post Blast, Shootings Kill Two in Myanmar-China Border Town appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

COVID

Myanmar rolls out new health guidelines for foreign travellers

Myanmar rolls out new health guidelines for foreign travellers Travel Daily

Economy

Thai natural gas project suspended after pipeline explosions in Myanmar

Thai natural gas project suspended after pipeline explosions in Myanmar Radio Free Asia

U.S. Eyes New Energy Sanctions on Myanmar After Execution of Activists

U.S. Eyes New Energy Sanctions on Myanmar After Execution of Activists Foreign Policy

Foreign Affairs

Pelosi's Taiwan visit and Myanmar dominate ASEAN summit

Pelosi's Taiwan visit and Myanmar dominate ASEAN summit DW (English)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Visits Myanmar

He will hold talks with his regime counterpart and other junta leaders on defense and security cooperation among other topics, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The post Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Visits Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Role Of External Powers In Keeping The Myanmar Military In Power – Analysis

Role Of External Powers In Keeping The Myanmar Military In Power – Analysis Eurasia Review

Is the WHO Dancing to the Tune of the Myanmar Regime?

Myanmar people are increasingly criticizing the ineffectiveness of the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies.

The post Is the WHO Dancing to the Tune of the Myanmar Regime? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Security Council joins condemnation of Myanmar junta’s execution of 4 activists

The U.N. Security Council condemned the Myanmar military’s execution of four democracy activists over the weekend but stopped short of calling for new sanctions against the junta as its forces continued attacks in the country’s Sagaing region. The criticism by the U.N. and G7 came as at least 10 civilians, including two teenagers, were killed in Sagaing’s Khin-U township and more than 10,000 others from 17 villages fled their homes amid clearance operations by junta forces that began last week, local sources told RFA on Thursday.

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Myanmar Military Junta's Executions - United States Department of State

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Myanmar Military Junta's Executions - United States Department of State Department of StateView Full Coverage on Google News

Russian foreign minister arrives in Myanmar for talks with junta

August 03, 2022 1:03 PM

Mr Sergei Lavrov is at capital Naypyidaw 'for a working visit', Russia's foreign ministry said.

General News

Many worry over junta's further executions

Many worry over junta's further executions Burma News International

Burmese Military General Warns that Criticism of Buddhism Will be Punished by Law | Persecution

Burmese Military General Warns that Criticism of Buddhism Will be Punished by Law | Persecution International Christian Concern

Youth in the spotlight as analysts ponder fate of Myanmar's lost generation

Youth in the spotlight as analysts ponder fate of Myanmar's lost generation Burma News International

Myanmars junta using Chinese face recognition tech to eliminate opponents

Myanmars junta using Chinese face recognition tech to eliminate opponents Business Standard

Military

Myanmar Regime Forms and Arms Pro-Junta Militias in Resistance Strongholds

Myanmar Regime Forms and Arms Pro-Junta Militias in Resistance Strongholds The Irrawaddy

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency citing need for ‘election prep’

Myanmar’s military regime has extended the country’s state of emergency for an additional six months to Feb. 1, 2023 citing the need for additional “election preparations,” as citizens staged rallies over the weekend pledging allegiance to the anti-junta democracy movement. Also in Monday’s speech, Min Aung Hlaing said that a total of 6,236 people had been arrested in the 18 months since the military coup.

Myanmar Military’s Proxy Party Involved in Pro-Execution Rallies

Myanmar Military’s Proxy Party Involved in Pro-Execution Rallies The Irrawaddy

Weather & Environment

5.1 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, felt in northern Thailand

An earthquake of 5.1 magnitude occurred inside Myanmar, with a depth of 2 kilometres, about 82km northeast of Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai, at 11.03pm on Monday and was felt in northern Thailand, the Thai Meteorological Department's Earthquake Observation Division reported.