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Why Is the US Secretly Reopening Talks With Myanmar’s Military Rulers?
The United States and Myanmar’s military-backed government have held a second round of talks in a month, signalling a potential shift in Washington’s approach...
Why Is Washington Talking Directly to Myanmar’s Military Government?
The Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar's military-installed government, marking a significant shift from Washington's post-coup policy of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
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Malaysia Deports Myanmar Refugees, Including Children, Despite UN Safety Warnings
Malaysia has deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, despite warnings from the United Nations and human rights groups that conditions in Myanmar remain...
Can Malaysia Safely Return Myanmar Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict?
Malaysia is preparing to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar refugees on September 29 under a programme the government describes as voluntary. The move comes amid growing...
Myanmar Military Escalates Airstrikes Ahead of Election
Air Attacks Increased Before Election
Myanmar's military intensified aerial attacks on civilians in the months before an election held in December and January, while all...
Why Is Myanmar Rejecting ASEAN’s Peace Efforts?
Myanmar's military-backed government is pushing back against renewed efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address the country's civil war, challenging...
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Seeks Legitimacy in Thailand Visit
Thailand Welcomes Myanmar's Military Leader
Myanmar's junta chief and President Min Aung Hlaing received a ceremonial red carpet welcome in Bangkok on Thursday, marking one...
Can ASEAN’s Re Engagement With Myanmar Revive Peace or Legitimize Military Rule?
Thailand has called for a more flexible approach to engaging with Myanmar, signalling a potential shift in ASEAN's strategy toward one of its most...
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official in Rare Public Contact
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in a rare...
Myanmar to Repatriate 5,000 Rohingya Refugees from Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia. Speaking...