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A Lonely Fight for Myanmar’s Democracy; Ongoing Atrocities and Inaction by the International Community Rachel Manson At the United Nations 55th Human Rights Council meeting, Tom Andrews, the United Nations…
Pathways to Peace: Steps the International Community Can Take to Secure a Future for the Rohingya Community in Myanmar Rohingya community a Muslim ethnic minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, has…
It has been over two years since Myanmar fell under the dark military regime’s rule. Over 4,000 souls have been killed, and thousands of civilians have been arrested. More than…
Known as the land of Golden Pagodas, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of the famous tourist spots renowned for its shimmering temples grown from its rich and vibrant…
Ever since Myanmar won freedom in 1948, political instability and ethnic tensions prompted the military to emerge as the kingmaker in national politics as it consolidated the monopoly over violence…
To watch the entire webinar click here Peace for Asia hosted a webinar with the EU Ambassador in Myanmar, Ranieri Sabatucci. We discussed EU – Myanmar relations and the role…
Background In a country where ethnicity has long been linked to conflict, it is not surprising that ethnic minorities have been disproportionately affected since the onset of February 2021 military…
Background Although Myanmar’s GDP growth rate already began declining back in 2018, the covid-19 pandemic proved a critical blow to the country’s economy. The disruption of national and international supply…
The high-profile Rohingya activist and leader, Mohibullah (Featured picture), was assassinated days ago by unknown assailants in one of the refugee camps located in Cox Bazaar (Pic 2), Bangladesh. Five…
Located in the arboreous highlands, the Golden Triangle is the meeting point of the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at the junction of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. The…
The current military dictatorship that ousted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Mying, and other members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) has had devastating effects on…
Since the military coup that led to the arrests of President Win Mying, Aung Sun Suu Kyi and several pro-democracy activists of the National League for Democracy (NLD), tensions between…
On February 1, State Counsellor Aung Sun Suu Kyi, President Win Mying, exponents of the National League for Democracy (NLD), activists, and journalists were arrested in a military coup that…
It’s another Monday morning on the streets of Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw and fitness instructor Khing Hnin Wai is buoyantly performing her aerobics routine to Indonesian techno-pop as she prepares for…
On 1st February 2021, the Tatmadaw (Burmese military) released a statement; Citing article 417 of the constitution, which ‘permits’ a military takeover of the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of…