Aid restrictions by Myanmar junta may be war crimes: UN
Geneva (Reuters) – The Myanmar military rulers’ restrictions on life-saving aid are growing and may amount to war crimes such
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Pro-government ethnic militias in east Myanmar shift loyalty to join fighters against military rule
Bangkok (AP) — Units of an ethnic militia in eastern Myanmar that is nominally part of the military have switched
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Myanmar burns $446 million worth of seized drugs as illicit trade booms in Southeast Asia
Bangkok (AP) — The authorities in Myanmar destroyed more than $446 million worth of illegal drugs seized from around the
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Foes of Myanmar’s military regime applaud new US sanctions, but want action to block gas revenues
Bangkok (AP) — Opponents of Myanmar’s military government applauded fresh financial sanctions imposed by the United States on the Southeast
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UN expert urges a different approach to resolve the crisis in Myanmar
Jakarta (AP) — An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar urged
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Thais justify talks with Myanmar as key ASEAN members stay away
Bangkok (Reuters) – Thailand on Monday justified hosting talks aimed at re-engaging with Myanmar’s shunned military, saying dialogue was necessary
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Earthquake recorded off Myanmar’s coast, shakes buildings in Thailand
Bangkok (AP) — An earthquake was recorded off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday with tremors also felt in
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Key ASEAN members skip Thai-hosted Myanmar talks amid criticism
Bangkok (Reuters) – Thailand’s caretaker government was set to host the foreign minister of Myanmar’s ruling junta at informal regional
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Exclusive: Thailand seeking to re-engage Myanmar junta with ASEAN meeting
Bangkok (Reuters) – Thailand’s caretaker government is proposing to “fully re-engage” Myanmar’s military rulers and has invited ASEAN foreign ministers
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Fierce fighting in Myanmar between army, resistance fighters kills at least 26, groups say
Bangkok (AP) — Recent fierce fighting between Myanmar’s army and resistance fighters has killed at least 26 civilians, including six
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