November 16, 2023 Myanmar military cracks down on peaceful protesters in Taunggy, Shan state.R. Bociaga/Shutterstock Ronan Lee,Loughborough University Myint Swe, the acting president of Mynamar’s military government, has warned that the country “will be split into various parts” after his arme...
It is part of the so-called Three Brotherhood Alliance, with the Ta'ang National Liberation Army and the Arakan Army, that launched an offensive against the military junta in late October 2023 seizing swathes of territory near the border with China. The MNDAA, made up of ethnic ...
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the political situation in Myanmar at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria By Humeyra Pamuk and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he had approv...
By Hannah Ritchie, Kocha Olarn, Heather Chen and Angus Watson, CNN 5 minute read Updated 3:42 AM EDT, Wed March 15, 2023 The monastery and homes in Nan Neint village burn after a raid by Myanmar junta troops in Shan state. Karenni Nationalities Defence Force CNN — ...
Then, we will take six months by August 2023 to prepare for the election according to the law," Min Aung Hlaing said. Min Aung Hlaing also pledged to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). "Myanmar is ready to work on ASEAN cooperation within the ASEAN framework ...
Myanmar has been under a state of emergency since Feb 1, which Min Aung Hlaing said will be lifted by August 2023. The nation has since been largely divided, with heavy casualties during violent protests. On July 26, the Union Election Commission canceled the results of general elections held...
Feb 09, 2023 Country Profile: Added a cross-reference to Head of government. World Data Editors Jan 26, 2023 Modified link of Web site: Council on Foreign Relations - Myanmars Troubled History: Coups, Military Rule, and Ethnic Conflict. Gloria Lotha Jan 02, 2023 Country Profile: Upd...
ASEAN also has introduced a mechanism of trilateral informal consultation among its current, past, and future chairs, specifically for ensuring continuity in its response to the situation in Myanmar. The troika met for the first time on Wednesday, attended by Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia. ...
The 2015 political situation in Myanmar unfolded centering on the general election. Political forces of all factions contended with one another on some important issues closely related to the election, particularly on the negotiations concerning constitutional amendment and nationwide ceasefire. Although the...
Soldiers stand guard at a Myanmar's military checkpoint on the way to the congress compound in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday said it was gravely concerned about the current situation in Myanmar and a ...