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POLITICS2d agoKIO Pledges to Stand With Public Against Myanmar Junta's Revival of Myitsone Dam ProjectMYITKYINA, Myanmar — The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) has reaffirmed its opposition to the controversial Myitsone hydropower project, declaring it will stand strictly with the public against any development lacking local consent.bnionline_net · myanmar
POLITICS2d agoMyanmar reassigns five Deputy Ministers and one Civil Service Board member reassigned; five new Deputy Ministers appointedYANGON: The Office of the President issued orders on October 10 announcing the reassignment of five deputy ministers to different departments, the transfer of one Union Civil Service Board member to another position, and the appointment of five new deputy ministers.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICS2d agoUS Drops Sanctions on Daughter of Prominent Myanmar Businessman Thein Win ZawIs Theint Win Htet's removal from the Treasury Department's blacklist a sign of a looming rapprochement between Washington and Naypyidaw?thediplomat · japan
POLITICS4d agoMyanmar’s Leaders Tried to Erase My Rohingya Identity 11 Years AgoThe repression of Rohingya identity is connected to Myanmar’s broader failure to establish an inclusive political order. It's time for ASEAN to realize that.The Diplomat
POLITICS5d agoMyanmar’s leader to take back migrants from MalaysiaPUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Myanmar will accept more Burmese migrants held in Malaysia “as soon as possible,” the war-torn nation’s leader said on Thursday despite human rights concerns over the opaque repatriation scheme. Min Aung Hlaing made the pledge on a visit to his counterpart in Malaysia as he works to bring his country back into the international fold after staging a coup in February 2021. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Min Aung Hlaing, now installed as civilian president, for a two-day visit to discuss the return of thousands of migrants to his country. Malaysia has historically offered safe haven to those exiled from Myanmar, hosting 190,000 refugees or asylum seekers from the nation — mostly Rohingya — according to the United Nations. But Anwar is making a repatriation push amid an uptick of anti-migrant sentiment in Malaysia, defying concerns from the UN that his scheme cannot guarantee their safe homecomings to Myanmar. The country has been wracked by war since Min Aung Hlaing’s putsch, and there are fears the persecuted Rohingya may return to a country where they suffer violent persecution many deem genocide. “We will take those verified nationals back as soon as possible,” Min Aung Hlaing said at a joint news conference with Anwar in the administrative capital Putrajaya. ‘Enhance collaboration’ Min Aung Hlaing has been a pariah in many capitals abroad since his coup unleashed a civil war, but Anwar invited him for talks about returning Myanmar migrants. Nearly 1,500 migrants arrived in back in Myanmar on Sunday after a five-day navy vessel voyage from Malaysia, where they were being held in detention centers before being shipped out. Anwar announced in July that Myanmar had agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya members, but the Malaysian government later said those sent back would be of “various ethnicities,” not only Rohingya. Myanmar last month pledged “safe and dignified” returns for its citizens displaced abroad, after criticism from the UN and rights groups. Min Aung Hlaing’s two-day trip also comes as he makes a push for diplomatic recognition after his installation as civilian president in April, following elections branded a charade by democracy watchdogs. Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said in July they were seeking “gradual” engagement with Myanmar. The 11-nation organization has frozen Myanmar out of high-level summits since the coup, presenting a united front to pressure its leaders into engaging in its conflict resolution plan. But analysts say the consensus is now fraying. Malaysia marks the fifth Southeast Asian nation to host Min Aung Hlaing since he transitioned to ruling the country as its nominally civilian president. A five-point peace plan adopted by Asean leaders in April 2021, which, among other things, call for an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar, has shown very little signs of progress. This was highlighted by a Myanmar military air strike late last month on a market in the country’s west, killing some 50 people — one of the deadliest recent bombings of the civil war. “We, and [on] our part in Malaysia, will do whatever is possible to make sure that we enhance this collaboration,” Anwar said on Thursday. The aim ultimately was to “take Myanmar as part of our community of nations without prejudice, and particularly in the context of [the] Asean,” he added.manilatimes · philippines
POLITICS6d agoMalaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegrationMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoMyanmar’s Strongman President Is on a Global Quest for Legitimacy. Next Stop, Malaysia.After trading his military uniform for civilian clothes, Myanmar’s strongman president, U Min Aung Hlaing, is in Malaysia, his ninth stop on a search for international legitimacy.NYT World
POLITICSOct 7Malaysia’s Myanmar bet? Repatriations pave way for diplomacyMalaysia’s repatriation of Myanmar nationals ahead of a visit to Kuala Lumpur by the war-torn country’s leader appears to mirror efforts by other Asean countries seeking to mend ties with Naypyidaw. Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have stepped up engagement with Myanmar at the bilateral level recently, raising questions about whether a gradual normalisation between the bloc and the country could undermine efforts to end its civil war, according to analysts. Nearly...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29How a beer brewed by Myanmar's junta won a haul of medals at a French ceremonyDagon beer, owned by a conglomerate controlled by Myanmar's military, received 'quality awards' in June at events held in the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted for the occasion by a Belgian company.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 25Drawing The Line : India And Myanmar Unfinished Border - AnalysisThis article analyzes the unresolved border situation between India and Myanmar. It is important for understanding geopolitical dynamics and potential regional tensions.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 17US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in MyanmarBusinessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 14Four Myanmar nationals detained in Bihar over lack of valid documentsUpon the arrival of the train, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) team, questioned the four persons and detained them as they could not produce valid passports, citizenship certificates or other legal identity documents, RPF inspector Vikram Kumar said.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 13Myanmar says UN envoy illegitimate ahead of credentials decisionfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 13Myanmar government revokes status and seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe TunThe Myanmar government has revoked the status of UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun and is pursuing action against him. This indicates a significant diplomatic conflict between Myanmar and the UN representative.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 18Myanmar confirms 309 , 000 Rohingya in BangladeshMyanmar has confirmed the presence of 309,000 Rohingya individuals in Bangladesh. This statement addresses the ongoing situation of the Rohingya population.northkoreatimes.com · North Korea
POLITICSJul 10Centre to fence India-Myanmar border at Rs 31,000 croreIndian Express
POLITICSJul 9Myanmar assures India that its territory will not be used against IndiaThe two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and security along the borderThe Hindu
POLITICSJun 29Why Myanmar’s closer ties to India are unlikely to give China cause for concernMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s back-to-back visits to India and China have been described as an effort to avoid becoming overdependent on either country, but analysts said there was little reason to think it would erode Beijing’s “overarching influence”. The former military leader’s visit to India was his first trip abroad since assuming the presidency in April and saw the two countries agreeing to increase cooperation in areas such as trade, energy and defence. They also pledged to renew...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29How Telenor Handed Myanmar Junta a Map of Dissent – Sri Lanka GuardianTelenor allegedly provided the Myanmar Junta with information that revealed a 'map of dissent.' This suggests a controversial action by a telecommunications company impacting political opposition within Myanmar.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka