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Myanmar’s junta pushed election plan in talks with neighbours
BANGKOK: The top diplomat of Myanmar’s ruling junta briefed neighbouring countries on its plans to hold an election next year…
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Thailand to host two regional meetings focused on Myanmar this week
BANGKOK: Thailand said on Monday (Dec 16) it will host two regional meetings on Myanmar this week, with at least…
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Commentary: Chinese security companies are putting boots on the ground in Myanmar. It could go disastrously wrong
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS? While private security corporations are nominally separate from China’s People Liberation Army (PLA), there is…
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Myanmar opium harvest drops for the first time since coup: UN
Parts of Shan state in the east, which produces around 80 per cent of the crop, have been embroiled in…
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Four Thai fishermen released by Myanmar, Thai foreign ministry says
BANGKOK: Four Thai fishermen detained by Myanmar have been released and are expected to return home soon, Thailand’s foreign ministry…
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Second major Myanmar rebel group calls for talks with junta
BANGKOK: A second major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has said it is ready for Beijing-mediated talks with the junta to…
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Second major Myanmar rebel group calls for talks with junta
BANGKOK:Â A second major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has said it is ready for China-mediated talks with the junta to end…
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31 crew of Thai fishing vessels held in Myanmar, one dead: Navy
BANGKOK:Â More than 30 crew members of Thai fishing boats were detained in Myanmar waters on Saturday (Nov 30) after an…
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What would an ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta chief mean?
WHY NOW? Khan said his request follows “renewed focus” on the court’s investigation, which was launched in 2019. Some analysts…
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign
THE HAGUE:Â The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Wednesday (Nov 27) he would seek an arrest warrant…
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