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Coup

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Thailand scrambles F-16s as Myanmar jet violates airspace

Fighting in eastern Myanmar has escalated since a putsch last year ousted a civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, with thousands fleeing to Thailand to escape the violence according to the United Nations.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

ASEAN envoy calls for Suu Kyi return to house arrest

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has led stalled diplomatic efforts to end the chaos unleashed by last year's coup, which ousted Suu Kyi's government and sparked mass protests.

Academia 4 years ago

A strong US-ASEAN partnership starts with Myanmar

The US should take a page from the smart playbook it has deployed against Russia for its war of aggression in Ukraine by doubling down on punishing sanctions, and include the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE).

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years in jail for corruption

The case was the first of 11 corruption charges against the Nobel laureate, each carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The source declined to be identified because her trials are being held behind closed doors.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

Saudi Arabia pushed Yemen's president to step down: report

Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi announced his resignation on April 7, handing his powers to a new leadership council as Yemen entered into a fragile ceasefire that brought a rare pause in the years-long conflict.

Editorial 4 years ago

A welcome delay

The postponment of a special summit between Biden and ASEAN leaders is actually a blessing in disguise, considering the US' policy stance as regards the current geopolitical climate in Southeast Asia and Europe.

Academia 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Thai PM Prayut's early exit will be good for ASEAN

Prayut may face mounting pressure to step down from within his coalition, or more importantly from military generals.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has led stalled diplomatic efforts to end the chaos unleashed by last year's putsch, which ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government and sparked mass protests.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Thai firm takes over Myanmar gas field after Total withdrawal

The American and French firms said they would pull out of Myanmar following growing international pressure from human rights groups to cut financial ties with the junta after last year's military coup.