International Criminal Court goes after Myanmar military chief after nearly five years of war

Nearly five years after Myanmar’s civil war began, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the country’s military regime, Min Aung Hlaing. The application alleges that …

Assad's fate haunts Myanmar junta

The recent overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad provides insights into the potential undoing of Myanmar's military regime in Nay Pyi Taw. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing must take note and study why even a strong 55-year-old family empire with …

‘Beautiful and Pleasant Myanmar’ colour photo contest awarding held

December 17, 2024 Myanmar News Agency 10 Deputy Minister U Ye Tint tours the winning photo display at yesterday’s event in Nay Pyi Taw. Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Tint and Deputy Minister for Education Dr Zaw Myint, accompanied by departmental …

Myanmar’s War Has Pushed Doctors and Nurses Into Prostitution

After seven years of medical school in Myanmar, May finally achieved her goal of becoming a doctor. But a month after she graduated and found a job, her dreams started unraveling. In February 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, and the country …

ASIA/THAILAND - Ceasefire and peace in Myanmar: "ASEAN must play a key role in resolving the crisis in Myanmar"

Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - Thailand will host two regional meetings on the current situation in Myanmar, one of which will also include representatives of the ruling military junta in Myanmar: the official announcement by the Thai government states that …

RI delegation prepares for Myanmar talks in Bangkok

he Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it was preparing for this week’s Bangkok meeting slated to discuss the Myanmar crisis, adding that ASEAN’s commitment to an inclusive dialogue remained unchanged despite the absence of any Naypyidaw representatives …

Myanmar's war has forced doctors, teachers and nurses into prostitution

Myanmar's junta suppressed food crisis information and blocked aid, report finds

MYANMAR’S junta has suppressed information about a severe food crisis by pressuring researchers not to collect data about hunger and aid workers not to publish it, an investigation has found. Research by Reuters found that international watchdog the …

Arakan Army takes full control of Taungup as key Myanmar junta outpost falls

The Arakan Army (AA) has taken full control of Taungup Township after it toppled a strategic military post on Saturday afternoon, the AA confirmed to local news outlets. “We have successfully taken control of Sakakha-5 at 4:10pm on December 14,” the AA’s …

ASEAN focus on persuasion to resolve Myanmar crisis: RI

Jakarta (ANTARA) - ASEAN has been consistently prioritizing persuasive methods to resolve the Myanmar issue, rather than imposing sanctions on the country, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. "Sanctions are not in the DNA of ASEAN countries. …