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, by Nyein Nyein, The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s military regime removed the ethnic armed group, the Arakan Army (AA), from its list of terrorist groups on Wednesday with the approval of the military’s governing body, the State Administrative Council (SAC).
The Central Committee for Counterterrorism on March 23, 2020, declared the (...)
, by Kyaw Lynn
The 1 February coup by the military State Administration Council has caused protest and confusion in Myanmar and around the world. In this commentary, Kyaw Lynn puts in context the complexity of factors, personal as much as institutional, that preceded the military takeover during a difficult (...)
, by MRA Khin Khin
Myanmar’s second national election since its transition from military rule, scheduled for 8 November 2020, is critical for the young democracy. In Rakhine state, an inclusive and fair election matters for preventing any further alienation among a people already beset with deep doubts about the (...)
, by FISHBEIN Emily, Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
People in Myanmar’s troubled western state are battling a surge in coronavirus in the midst of escalating conflict.
Yangon, Myanmar – On the night of September 3, Thar Hla* was restless, and it was not just because he was sharing a concrete floor with approximately 70 people. “After hearing loud (...)
, by Reuters Staff
YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi discussed insurgent attacks on Myanmar police on Monday in a rare meeting with the military chief, and her administration called for the armed forces to “crush” the rebels, a government spokesman said.
Fighting between government (...)
, by AFP
Despite its natural resources, Rakhine is one of Myanmar’s poorest states – some 78 per cent of the population live below the poverty line, nearly double the national average.
Battered by global outrage over an army crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, Myanmar has found comfort in an old friend – (...)
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