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Nay Pyi Taw's goals still out of reach
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/02/2025
» As Myanmar's crisis enters its fifth year this week, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel.
Myanmar holds census amid conflict
Published on 01/10/2024
» Myanmar’s military government on Tuesday began conducting a national census to prepare for a general election it hopes to hold next year, amid a conflict with opposition forces across the country that has killed thousands and displaced millions since the 2021 military coup.
Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 elections
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2024
» Myanmar's military government will conduct a nationwide population and household census in October, state media said on Monday, paving the way for a promised general election next year amid raging conflict across swathes of the country.
Asean's hope for Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2024
» As the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup fell this week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has made some progress in its peace efforts for its isolated member.
Myanmar must fully implement 5PC
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/01/2024
» All credible sources indicate that since Operation 1027 was launched at the end of October, the State Administration Council (SAC) has lost approximately 469 military bases in various parts of Myanmar.
Junta 'depriving' Suu Kyi of medical care, says party
AFP, Published on 14/09/2023
» Myanmar’s junta is endangering the life of jailed democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi, her political party said on Thursday, accusing the military of depriving her of medical care and food.
Aung San Suu Kyi ill and ‘back in prison’
Published on 06/09/2023
» Aung San Suu Kyi is ill and Myanmar’s military rulers have denied a request for an outside physician to see the jailed former leader, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Myanmar elections ‘likely’ in 2025
Published on 05/09/2023
» YANGON: The military junta in Myanmar will likely hold elections in 2025, officials from military-approved political parties told AFP on Tuesday.
Asean to discuss Myanmar crisis, South China Sea disputes
Kyodo News, Published on 05/09/2023
» JAKARTA - Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Indonesia's capital on Tuesday, with the prolonged political crisis in Myanmar and disputes in the South China Sea expected to be on the agenda.
Suu Kyi given partial pardon
Published on 01/08/2023
» Aung San Suu Kyi, the former civilian leader of Myanmar, has been pardoned on five of the 19 offences for which she was convicted and jailed for a total of 33 years, state media and an informed source reported on Tuesday.