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Nearly 700,000 people displaced in Myanmar fighting - OCHA

Nearly 700,000 people displaced in Myanmar fighting - OCHA

Various parts of Myanmar are also witnessing an escalation in fighting.

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Saifuddin, Myanmar's unity govt foreign minister meet in Washington

Saifuddin, Myanmar's unity govt foreign minister meet in Washington

Saifuddin says Zin shared insights, challenges faced by NUG.

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Asean MPs slam 'disgraceful' exclusion of UN special envoy to Myanmar

Asean MPs slam 'disgraceful' exclusion of UN special envoy to Myanmar

Rep says junta shouldn't be given power to exclude any party.

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Call to engage Myanmar's exiled govt matches Asean policy: Saifuddin

Call to engage Myanmar's exiled govt matches Asean policy: Saifuddin

Minister says Asean vowed to engage all sides.

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Myanmar Supreme Court 'summarily dismisses' Suu Kyi appeal - source

Myanmar Supreme Court 'summarily dismisses' Suu Kyi appeal - source

It dismisses the appeal as soon as it was lodged without hearing arguments from either side.

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Military govt ruining economy, says MP after Petronas' Myanmar withdrawal

Military govt ruining economy, says MP after Petronas' Myanmar withdrawal

The situation in Myanmar has deteriorated since the coup in February.

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MPs back proposal to engage Myanmar's ousted unity government

MPs back proposal to engage Myanmar's ousted unity government

Saifuddin Abdullah's suggestion to end the impasse was condemned by the junta.

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Myanmar condemns M'sia for calling Asean to work with ousted govt

Myanmar condemns M'sia for calling Asean to work with ousted govt

Military regime says statement amounts to support of terrorism.

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M’sia to propose informal engagement between Asean and Myanmar’s ousted govt

M’sia to propose informal engagement between Asean and Myanmar’s ousted govt

There has been no progress on the Asean Five-Point Consensus.

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Suu Kyi's uphill battle in Myanmar junta's secretive courts

Suu Kyi's uphill battle in Myanmar junta's secretive courts

Cases are widely seen as attempts to deny any potential comeback.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption

Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption

A source says she will appeal her conviction.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi awaits verdict in first corruption case

Myanmar's Suu Kyi awaits verdict in first corruption case

The deposed leader faces a possible 15 years in prison.

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Troops burn villages in Myanmar heartland, seek to crush resistance

Troops burn villages in Myanmar heartland, seek to crush resistance

They're using widespread arson in Bin.

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Myanmar army launches airstrikes against rebels near Thai border

Myanmar army launches airstrikes against rebels near Thai border

Army attempting to dislodge rebels from Lay Kay Kaw.

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Smuggled sketches offer glimpses into harsh Myanmar prison

Smuggled sketches offer glimpses into harsh Myanmar prison

Rats, disease and Covid reportedly afflict prisoners there.

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Myanmar junta chief vows no talks with opposition ‘terrorists’

Myanmar junta chief vows no talks with opposition ‘terrorists’

The junta has accused opposition militants of killing civilians and security forces.

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Asean envoy urges restraint from Myanmar military, discusses Suu Kyi access

Asean envoy urges restraint from Myanmar military, discusses Suu Kyi access

'Two-day visit a positive step towards resolving the crisis.'

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Peace envoy begins Myanmar trip as opponents deride 'shameful' Asean

Peace envoy begins Myanmar trip as opponents deride 'shameful' Asean

The special envoy started meetings aimed at ending hostilities in Myanmar.

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Biden administration rules Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

Biden administration rules Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

This should bolster efforts to hold the junta accountable.

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Torture, mass killings, war crimes by Myanmar army - UN

Torture, mass killings, war crimes by Myanmar army - UN

'Appalling breadth and scale of violations.'

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Asean envoy set for 3-day Myanmar visit later this month

Asean envoy set for 3-day Myanmar visit later this month

Prak Sokhonn is expected to be in Myanmar on March 20-23.

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Myanmar troops accused of holding children hostage during clashes

Myanmar troops accused of holding children hostage during clashes

The incident happened in the Sagaing region.

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M'sia wants Myanmar to discuss repatriation of Rohingya refugees

M'sia wants Myanmar to discuss repatriation of Rohingya refugees

PM wishes to see Myanmar progress for the good of its people.

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UN Myanmar expert says junta using new Russian, Chinese arms against civilians

UN Myanmar expert says junta using new Russian, Chinese arms against civilians

Weapons transferred include drones, fighter jets, armoured vehicles.

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