International Criminal Court: Expand Investigation to Include Arakan Army Massacre of Rohingya in Hoyyar Siri New evidence details the Arakan Army massacre of Rohingya civilians in Rakhine State The International Criminal Court (ICC) should expand its ongoing investigation in Myanmar to include new evidence of a of Rohingya civilians by the Arakan Army (AA), an […]
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Regime chief Min Aung Hlaing in a ceremony on Sunday honored members of his junta for “loyal service” throughout the five years since his coup ousted Myanmar’s democratically elected government. Honorees from the outgoing junta included Deputy Commander‑in‑Chief Soe Win, new military chief Ye Win Oo, former top commanders Nyo Saw, Aung Lin Dwe, Mya […]
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Following the resignation of the senior military leader Min Aung Hlaing from the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo officially assumed the role today, March 30. The handover ceremony took place this morning at the military headquarters in Naypyidaw. During the event, Min Aung Hlaing handed over ceremonial items, […]
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Iran’s parliament speaker has warned that his country’s forces were “waiting for American soldiers” as a further 3,500 US troops arrived in the Middle East. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would “rain fire” on any US troops attempting to enter Iranian territory. US Central Command said on X that the newly-arrived sailors and marines were […]
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An industrial zone in southern Israel came under attack following a new wave of Iranian missile strikes, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two regional adversaries. According to Israeli authorities, a missile—or debris from an intercepted missile—struck a facility in the Ne’ot Hovav industrial zone, located near the southern city of Be’er […]
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Myanmar’s junta signalled changes in the military’s leadership ahead of the country’s annual show of force on Friday, potentially clearing the way for defence chief Min Aung Hlaing to become president. Tanks and military trucks laden with rocket launchers and mobile field guns trundled through the streets as thousands of soldiers marched for Armed Forces […]
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China marked the 10th anniversary of the first Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Leaders’ Meeting with a reception in Beijing on Monday attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, diplomats from the five Mekong countries, including Myanmar Ambassador to China Zaw Win Myint, and representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Wang said the six LMC […]
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Justice For Myanmar issued a statement on 23 March drawing links between a motor recovered from an Iranian-manufactured drone and the Synpex Shwe company which it has previously documented as supplying key military hardware to the Myanmar military, particularly its Air Force. A report released by Conflict Armament Research (CAR) identifies a supply chain linking […]
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In Bangladesh and across South Asia, people of different religions have lived side by side for centuries. Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists—members of all communities—share the same villages, towns, and workplaces. Yet occasionally, incidents occur where individuals or families of different faiths come into conflict. Many times, these incidents are quickly labeled as communal clashes. […]
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The Chin National Front / Chin National Army (CNF/CNA) has announced the implementation of a mandatory military service law aimed at strengthening territorial control in Chin State. The announcement was made by CNF leader Colonel Solomon during an online fundraising program hosted by Chinlung Media on March 12. According to the leadership, Chin youth will […]
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