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US journalist held in Myanmar charged with terrorism, sedition - lawyer

US journalist held in Myanmar charged with terrorism, sedition - lawyer

If found guilty, he can be jailed for up to 20 years.
'Information combat': Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul

'Information combat': Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul

Junta uses fake accounts to denounce opponents, spread propaganda.

Senior aide to Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to 20 years in prison

Senior aide to Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to 20 years in prison

Court finds Win Htein guilty of high treason.

Biden joins Asean leaders to rebuke Myanmar junta

Biden joins Asean leaders to rebuke Myanmar junta

Asean mounts unprecedented snub to a leader of a member state.
M'sia welcomes appointment of new envoy on Myanmar

M'sia welcomes appointment of new envoy on Myanmar

Putrajaya says it's ready to support Noeleen Heyzer in her task.

PM: M'sia fully supports Asean chair's decision on Myanmar's representation

PM: M'sia fully supports Asean chair's decision on Myanmar's representation

This comes after the group excluded Myanmar's junta from the summits.
Myanmar says it's committed to Asean peace plan, despite general's snub

Myanmar says it's committed to Asean peace plan, despite general's snub

Junta accuses Asean of departing from principles of non-interference.

Myanmar junta decries move to block leader from Asean summit

Myanmar junta decries move to block leader from Asean summit

It is not clear who, if anybody, will represent Myanmar at the meeting.
Singapore has financial leverage to pressure Myanmar - US official

Singapore has financial leverage to pressure Myanmar - US official

It is Myanmar's biggest source of foreign investment in recent years.
Myanmar frees political prisoners after Asean pressure, then re-arrests some

Myanmar frees political prisoners after Asean pressure, then re-arrests some

The release has been dismissed by some activists as a ploy by the ruling military.
Tradition vs credibility: Inside the Asean meet that snubbed Myanmar

Tradition vs credibility: Inside the Asean meet that snubbed Myanmar

'The mood in the meeting had never been more tense.'
Asean to exclude Myanmar junta chief from leaders' summit

Asean to exclude Myanmar junta chief from leaders' summit

The move is unprecedented in the recent history of Asean.
Malaysia won't compromise on demands for Myanmar progress, says Saifuddin

Malaysia won't compromise on demands for Myanmar progress, says Saifuddin

It does not want junta chief to attend an upcoming Asean summit.
Myanmar junta issues gag order on Suu Kyi's lawyer

Myanmar junta issues gag order on Suu Kyi's lawyer

He cannot speak to media, diplomats, international organisations and etc.

Asean to discuss excluding Myanmar army leader from summit

Asean to discuss excluding Myanmar army leader from summit

Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia indicate they are in favour of doing so.
Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps

Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps

Mohib Ullah was a moderate who advocated for the Rohingya to return to Myanmar.
Myanmar currency drops 60% in weeks as economy tanks since February coup

Myanmar currency drops 60% in weeks as economy tanks since February coup

Many gold shops and money exchanges closed due to the turmoil.
Myanmar shadow govt unveils new strategy to oppose military rule

Myanmar shadow govt unveils new strategy to oppose military rule

It calls for greater coordination of armed militias and ethnic forces.

How the family of a Myanmar junta leader are cashing in

How the family of a Myanmar junta leader are cashing in

Lucrative military contracts have been awarded to members of the family.

LETTER | Asean has failed Myanmar

LETTER | Asean has failed Myanmar

People in Myanmar losing trust in Asean due to lack of action.

Myanmar military arrests more journalists

Myanmar military arrests more journalists

Two media personnel among dozens arrested in latest crackdown.

Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising

Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising

Many of Sunday's protests made reference to '8-8-88' democracy uprising.

Asean appoints Brunei diplomat as envoy to Myanmar

Asean appoints Brunei diplomat as envoy to Myanmar

He is tasked with ending the post-coup violence in Myanmar.

Myanmar army ruler pledges elections, Asean cooperation

Myanmar army ruler pledges elections, Asean cooperation

Min Aung Hlaing did not give a specific timeline on when elections will be held.