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How hopes for Myanmar's democracy faded and why leadership is needed (again)
Former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Derek Mitchell asks how hopes for Myanmar's democracy faded and why leadership is needed ...
Life in Myanmar today: ‘My brother’s legs were slashed with knives for liking a Facebook post’
Maung Maung writes from inside Myanmar about how he left his profession, his life, everything to escape the claws of the ...
Another Russian Ally is Struggling to Keep Power After Syria Collapse
What's New The military junta ruling Myanmar, an ally of Russia which also has close ties to China, has suffered a series of ...
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Under Trump, Will America Be ‘Back Again’ in Asia?
In line with MAGA (Make America Great Again, Trump’s slogan) it should be established that America is back again. The US does ...
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Bangladesh is The Economist's Country of the Year; panauti, debatable, say critics
Bangladesh, on the brink of an economic crisis, has been picked by The Economist as its 'Country of the Year'. The UK-based ...
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Asean must recalibrate its strategy to end Myanmar crisis
WITH the civil strife in Myanmar worsening, ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Bangkok ...
Ethnic Armed Group Claims to Capture Major Regional Army Headquarters in Western Myanmar
Bangkok: A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claimed Friday to have scored a major victory in the war against ...
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris begs for her release from Myanmar prison
The son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has pleaded for her release amid fears for her health after four years in a ...
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An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters
A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claimed Friday to have scored a major victory in the war against the ruling ...
‘Myanmar is under the yoke of a pariah regime’: Calls grow in UK for release of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison
Two former UK foreign ministers join call for action after Lord Hague told Independent documentary it is possible to be ...
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Armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured regional army HQ
It came as neighbouring nations at a meeting in Thailand were discussing efforts to end the country’s conflict peacefully.
Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar's bloody civil war
Thursday’s discussions were attended by foreign ministers and high-level representatives from Myanmar and its neighbors, Laos, China, India, Bangladesh and host Thailand. Thai Foreign Minister Maris ...