Lives snuffed out by Myanmar’s junta — Radio Free Asia
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. The conflict that engulfed Myanmar in the wake of the 2021 military coup has…
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Junta troops raze entire village in Myanmar’s Sagaing region — Radio Free Asia
Junta troops entered the central Myanmar village of Kone Ywar on Tuesday night and set it on fire. When the flames were finally extinguished on Wednesday morning, they methodically set…
Myanmar’s junta denies ousted leaders access to legal representation — Radio Free Asia
Myanmar’s ousted State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint have not been allowed to meet with their legal teams since their trials ended last December, Radio Free…
Despite danger, hundreds of displaced in Myanmar’s Kachin state return to their homes — Radio Free Asia
Facing food shortages in overcrowded camps where they have lived for a decade, more than 1,000 people in Myanmar’s northern Kachin state have returned to their villages – despite fears…
Why is Myanmar’s Air Force Bombing Civilian Targets? – The Diplomat
In this photo taken from a video, a fighter jet flies overhead and is visible from Tak province, Thailand on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Chiravut Rungjumrusrussamee Advertising On…
Myanmar’s National Unity Government Opens Office in Washington – The Diplomat
Zin Mar Aung, Foreign Minister of Myanmar’s opposition Government of National Unity (second from left), opens the group’s liaison office in Washington, DC with U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra…
Prominent Christian leader charged under Myanmar’s terrorism laws — Radio Free Asia
One of Myanmar’s leading Protestant activists has been charged under the country’s anti-terrorism law. Family members said Dr. Hkalam Samson was charged under Section 52 (a) – which covers incitement…
Myanmar’s Troubled Sittwe International Seaport Awaits Opening
By: Nava Thakuria As Myanmar’s Sittwe International Port awaits its long-delayed opening, India’s ambitious Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is moving towards completion amid what can only be described as…
Myanmar’s opposition party refuses to re-register under new junta law — Radio Free Asia
Myanmar’s ousted opposition party – once led by Aung San Suu Kyi, who is now jailed – refused to re-register under a new law introduced by the ruling military junta…
Two Years On, Myanmar’s Junta Refuses to Loosen Its Grip
By: Michael Hart February 1 marked two years since Myanmar’s military overthrew the elected National League for Democracy (NLD) government and placed its de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi,…
Junta shell kills medic in Myanmar’s Sagaing region — Radio Free Asia
A 20-year-old medic from the Underground Lightning Guerrilla Group died in a heavy artillery blast in Myanmar’s northern Sagaing region, the anti-junta militia said in a statement. Su Mon Htet…
Two Years On, Women Remain at the Forefront of Myanmar’s Resistance Movement – The Diplomat
The debate | Opinion The work of the country’s women is central to the success of the Spring Revolution. It is time for the outside world to support them. Anti-coup…
Myanmar’s junta views opposition party as existential threat that must be eliminated — Radio Free Asia
Two years into Myanmar’s coup, members of the country’s ousted National League for Democracy are being hunted down and killed or jailed in what observers say is an attempt by…
New law raises bar for Myanmar’s political parties ahead of general election — Radio Free Asia
A new law issued just days before the end of a two-year nationwide state of emergency imposed after Myanmar’s military coup has set a high bar on the registration of…
Two years after coup, Myanmar’s anti-junta teachers face lengthy jail terms — Radio Free Asia
The police vehicle pulled up to the house one September evening and three officers got out. They demanded to see Kyaw Naing Win, a high school teacher who had refused…