Arakan Army’s “Double Standard” on Bangladesh Ties Raises Questions Over Rohingya Repatriation and Trust Analysts warn of a “trust deficit” as the Arakan Army’s overtures to Bangladesh clash with allegations of extortion and a lack of clear citizenship commitments for Rohingya Despite recent remarks by Twan Mrat Naing expressing willingness to cooperate with Bangladesh on issues […]
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Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlang is accused by several rights groups of an escalating campaign to influence and intimidate members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in an attempt to evade criminal accountability over human rights violations against the country’s citizens. The Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network, the Chin Human Rights Organisation, and […]
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The son of Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi Tuesday demanded France’s help in seeking independently verified proof of his mother’s life after she was transferred to house arrest, her lawyers said. The country’s junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday ordered the 80-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner to be moved, five years after […]
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In an interview with Russian media Red Star, Moscow’s ambassador to Myanmar Iskander Azizov underscored that “military‑technical cooperation with Myanmar is the central part of bilateral ties, and is long‑term and multifaceted in nature.” Azizov said Russia has supplied Myanmar with air defense systems and aircraft, and set up a regional‑level service center for their […]
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Australia and the UK have renewed calls for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s immediate and unconditional release, after the junta claimed to have moved the 80‑year‑old democracy leader from prison to a “designated residence” to serve her sentence. The Australian Embassy said it expects she will be allowed family contact, access to lawyers and medical […]
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A formal criminal file accusing Myanmar regime leader Min Aung Hlaing of war crimes and crimes against humanity has been submitted to Court of First Instance in the Timor-Leste capital Dili, marking a significant escalation in international legal efforts to hold him accountable for alleged crimes committed since the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021. […]
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In Sittwe, which remains under the control of the Myanmar military, a young Muslim girl lost a leg on April 29 after stepping on a landmine planted by the military forces. The victim has been identified as 10-year-old Ma Laila from Ohn Taw Gyi Muslim village in Sittwe Township. According to reports, the incident occurred […]
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Bangladesh has taken a leading role in the adoption of a significant resolution on sustainable bioeconomy at a regional session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), held in Bangkok. The resolution was unanimously adopted at the 82nd session of UN ESCAP, following its initiation by Bangladesh. […]
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More than 1,100 volunteer teachers working in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh have received formal training certificates for the first time, marking a significant step toward improving education services for displaced children. The certification was awarded through a joint initiative of UNICEF and Asian University for Women, in collaboration with the Refugee Relief and Repatriation […]
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Japan pledges $17.5 million for the Rohingya crisis during a high-level meeting with PM Tarique Rahman, Discussions focused on repatriation, Matarbari port, and the Economic Partnership Agreement Japan has pledged $17.5 million in humanitarian assistance to support efforts addressing the Rohingya crisis, reaffirming its continued commitment to Bangladesh as the country hosts over a million […]
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