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Myanmar’s democratic experiment on a murky path
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) claims victory in the November 8 election, the second freely-contested poll since Myanmar broke away...
Myanmar’s farmers battle climate and health uncertainty
For farmers in Myanmar, the COVID-19 pandemic is adding to growing unpredictability, in a sector already struggling to cope with the effects of climate...
UN chief calls for ‘peaceful, orderly and credible’ elections in Myanmar
Ahead of elections in Myanmar on 8 November, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated his hope that the vote would help advance “inclusive sustainable development” across...
Myanmar’s Irresponsibility in Rohingya Refugee Repatriation: The World Must Act Now
At the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Debate, Myanmar claimed that “Both the terrorist group ARSA and the terrorist insurgent group...
Learning lessons from COVID-19 in Myanmar
School closures in Myanmar resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have affected millions of students. The UN is working with the country’s authorities to ensure...
Rohingya repatriation: Has the world forgotten about the Rohingya crisis?
In August 2017, the Myanmar army committed atrocities to the Rohingya people in Arakan state of Myanmar including rape, torture, burning the houses, killing....
Myanmar: Upcoming elections an opportunity to take a new inclusive democratic path
The Government of Myanmar should embrace upcoming national elections, scheduled for November, as an opportunity to take a new and fully inclusive democratic path,...
State of Agriculture in Fast-Developing and Integrating ASEAN
Agriculture remains a key driver of ASEAN economic development. As of 2018, it accounts for more than a quarter of total exports of Cambodia...
Myanmar’s Development needs both ASEAN & China
Authors: Thet Thu Thu Aye and Jamal Ait Laadam
Although Myanmar is one of the least developed countries in the world, it does have a...
An alarming surge in illegal wildlife trade in Southeast Asia
With a recent purge by American social media giant Facebook on advertisements for the illicit sale of animals in Yangon, Myanmar, the discourse around...