Myanmar’s deposed de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi made another court appearance Monday as the country’s regional neighbors increase pressure on the military junta to...
In Jakarta, the bloc didn’t simply fail to condemn the junta and back the people—it bought the generals more time to move ahead with their corrupt...
Myanmar’s shadow government of ousted lawmakers has welcomed a call by Southeast Asian leaders for an end to “military violence” after their crisis talks in Jakarta...
After hearing coup leader Min Aung Hlaing’s promises, Asean should dispatch monitoring teams to Myanmar, argues Kavi Chongkittavorn.Irrawaddy
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Saturday's strongly worded call from a bloc of 10 Southeast Asian nations for an end to post-coup violence in Myanmar moves the region a step away...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for the creation of an ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to engage with all parties in the crisis-torn country during a...
At Saturday’s ASEAN summit, Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing reportedly said he is not opposed to a role for the bloc, but made no vows to end...
Ko Wai Moe Naing, who became a target of the regime after being at the forefront of rallies in Monywa, and 41 others are charged with...
More than 20 young people have been detained in Tamu by junta forces; one man is in critical condition after being beaten.Irrawaddy
Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing, who led the military takeover that sparked turmoil in his country, arrived in Jakarta on Saturday for a meeting of Southeast...
Communications from Tatmadaw leaders to field units endorse deadly force against protesters in all areas and paint a picture of an isolated, brainwashed military.Irrawaddy
The clashes erupted when a KNLA unit intercepted Tatmadaw troops who were on their way to crack down on protesters in Thaton District.Irrawaddy
Ma Khin Nyein Thu, who was arrested in connection with a deadly blast in Yangon, endures daily beatings and torture and is being denied medical attention,...
If the voices of the people of Myanmar, and the region, are ignored at today’s summit, ASEAN will forgo its very raison d'être.Irrawaddy
When the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds a special summit Saturday to discuss Myanmar, the regional body will be under as much scrutiny as...
ASEAN summit on Saturday provides little reason for optimism among longtime political observers.Irrawaddy
As members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to discuss Myanmar's governance crisis at a summit in Jakarta on Saturday, Amnesty International...
Students, reporters, monks and celebrities were among those rounded up nationwide this week; some showed signs of severe torture in images released by the regime.Irrawaddy
China’s foreign minister pushes back against calls from pro-democracy groups for the UN to intervene in Myanmar crisis.Irrawaddy
Commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing is in Jakarta this weekend and the shadow government wants Interpol to have him arrested.Irrawaddy
Laos is getting a new round of aid and investment offers this year as foreign governments hope to dilute China’s increasing influence over the poor, landlocked...
In a sleepy Karen village on the Myanmar-Thai border in Kayin state, a day after the March 27 Myanmar government air strikes, rebel soldiers stood guard...
Regime security forces were searching for supporters of the administrative body set up by elected lawmakers from the ousted NLD government.Irrawaddy
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