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Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
Challenged by uprising, Myanmar junta cracks down harder
Published on 07/04/2024
» Thousands of innocent people killed. Tens of thousands more pro-democracy protesters locked up. The return of military rule has wreaked havoc in Myanmar in recent years.
Myanmar boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» HLAINGBWE, Myanmar: After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent's chest, the referee called a stop to the bout, the crowd cheered and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish.
Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent's chest, the referee called a stop to the bout of traditional Myanmar boxing, the crowd cheered and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish.
At least 14 civilians mistakenly killed by Indian forces in remote northeast
Reuters, Published on 05/12/2021
» GUWAHATI, India: At least 14 tribal civilians and one security officer were mistakenly killed when Indian forces opened fire indiscriminately in the remote northeastern state of Nagaland, government and military officials said on Sunday.
Revealed: the craven corruption behind the Myanmar coup
Published on 08/09/2021
» BANGKOK/LONDON: A week after the Burmese military seized power, a Twitter account that had lain dormant for nearly a decade flickered back into life.
Global condemnation follows bloodiest day since Myanmar coup
AFP, Published on 28/03/2021
» YANGON: Defence chiefs from a dozen countries on Sunday jointly condemned the bloodbath in Myanmar a day earlier, when at least 90 people -- including several children -- were killed after security forces opened fire on protesters.
Peace process at risk of disintegrating
Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 19/08/2020
» Myanmar's civilian government has made peace and national reconciliation a central platform of its administration since taking office in early 2016. But after almost five years very little has been achieved and the peace process is yet again precariously poised. The next stage -- the fourth round of the Panglong talks as Aung San Suu Kyi dubbed it after her historic electoral victory five years ago -- is scheduled to start today in the capital Nay Pyi Taw but is in danger of disintegrating into disarray.
Mon head back as fighting dies down
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 03/12/2019
» KANCHANABURI: More than 1,000 Mon villagers are set to return to Myanmar after fighting between Mon rebels and the Nay Pyi Taw-backed Border Guard Force (BGF) eased off.
Don't Use..DUP..700 Mon flee fighting across border
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 29/11/2019
» KANCHANABURI: Mon civilians continued to flee into Thailand yesterday to escape fighting between Myanmar troops and rebels across the border from this western province.