10 Influential Politicians Shaping Global Change Explore the impactful leadership and policies of influential politicians from around the world. Top News · Feb 26, 2024
Exploring The Legacy Of 10 Political Icons In Civil Rights Learn about influential civil rights activists like Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks who fought for equality and justice. Top News · Feb 25, 2024
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe over Myanmar military bombing of church The January attack in Sagaing killed 17 villagers, including nine children, as they attended a Sunday service. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
UN Security Council Condemns Airstrikes in Myanmar, Urges Peace This news article discusses condemnation of Myanmar's military airstrikes by nine UN Security Council members and regional efforts to implement a peace plan. Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Myanmar’s rebels see unity as key to victory over weakened military rulers An alliance of ethnic forces has gained much ground in military-ruled Myanmar, but some fear the movement may splinter. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2024
Myanmar at standstill as silent strike marks third anniversary of coup Towns and cities empty during protest on anniversary of military takeover and arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Myanmar Enters Fourth Year Of Post-coup Crisis Myanmar on Thursday enters its fourth year since a coup snuffed out a short-lived dance with democracy, with the embattled junta warning it will do "whatever it takes" to crush opposition to its rule. International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024
Huge and secretive prison expansion in Myanmar revealed by satellite images Junta’s vast programme of building prisons and labour camps raises fears of intensified crackdown against country’s pro-democracy movement The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024
A closer look at Myanmar’s discontent In its engagement with Myanmar, India needs to factor in the political realities The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
Forsaken but not forgotten: Free Aung San Suu Kyi As Myanmar’s jailed leader begins her third year in isolation in a jungle prison, we demand: world leaders must no longer look the other way – they must join forces to campaign for her release The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023
Myanmar’s military junta appears to be in terminal decline Myint Swe, the acting president of Mynamar’s military government, has warned that the country “will be split into various parts” after his armed forces suffered huge territorial losses to resistance fighters recently. His response was to call on Mynamar’s people to support his military forces, a call that is likely,… The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023
Myanmar military admits facing ‘heavy assaults’ from anti-coup forces Spokesperson says opponents dropping ‘hundreds’ of drones on military outposts as offensive pushes forward. Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023
Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader The deposed leader was arrested by the military junta in Myanmar in February 2021. She has been given a 27-year sentence for corruption charges The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’ Aung Kyaw Moe says the civilian government working to remove the military has a vision of a more inclusive Myanmar. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023 Military attack leaves Myanmar’s displaced civilians with ‘no safe place’ Dozens were killed last week when the military bombed a camp for people displaced by decades of conflict.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Myanmar's military seeks to keep ethnic minority allies on its side with anniversary of cease-fire Myanmar’s military government has hosted representatives from ethnic rebel groups to mark the eighth anniversary of the signing of a multilateral cease-fire agreement
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 For imprisoned Nobel laureates, the prize did not bring freedom The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee urged Iran to release imprisoned peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi and let her accept the award at the annual prize ceremony in December
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Myanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi's special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases Myanmar’s Supreme Court has declined to hear special appeals from the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions in six corruption cases where she was found guilty of abusing her authority and accepting bribes
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 ‘Powerless’ son says Aung San Suu Kyi’s life may be at risk due to serious health problems Myanmar’s deposed leader has gum disease and struggles to eat but son says requests for help made by prison officers have been denied
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Myanmar's jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ailing but is denied care outside prison Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi is suffering from symptoms of low blood pressure including dizziness and loss of appetite, but is being denied treatment at qualified facilities outside the prison system
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Q&A: East Timor’s ASEAN membership and the Myanmar conflict President Jose Ramos-Horta insists East Timor is on track to join ASEAN, which seeks to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Malaysia calls for ‘strong’ measures on Myanmar as ASEAN meets The 10-member Southeast Asian grouping has been strained to the limit over the crisis caused by the 2021 military coup.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Myanmar's High Court declines to hear Suu Kyi's appeals in 5 cases where sentences already commuted Myanmar’s Supreme Court has declined to hear special appeals from the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions in five cases of which the head of the military-installed government already pardoned her earlier this month
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2023 Myanmar junta reducing Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence is an empty gesture from a failing state In a general amnesty announced on military television last week, Myanmar’s military junta removed six years from the jail term of Aung San Suu Kyi, the 78-year-old leader of the government removed by a coup in February 2021. This came a week after the junta moved her into house arrest…
The Week · Aug 3, 2023 Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar’s controversial former leader receives ‘confusing’ pardon The former Myanmar leader Aung Suu Kyi has had her 33-year jail term reduced.