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Myanmar human rights situation ‘alarming’, says UN

The UN has criticized Myanmar’s ruling junta, stating that the country’s humanitarian and human rights situation has worsened to “alarming levels”. The military is accused of intentionally preventing life-saving aid, worsening an already critical situation and potentially violating international law.

Myanmar economy hampered by junta restrictions, power cuts: World Bank

Rolling power cuts and economic restrictions imposed by Myanmar’s junta are hindering the country’s economy, says the World Bank. The nation’s GDP remains significantly lower than in 2019, and businesses struggle with access to foreign exchange and licenses. Power cuts are also impacting economic activity. Despite some signs of stabilization, the World Bank forecasts a three percent growth for the year.

Drug trafficking surge in Myanmar despite massive narcotics burn by junta

Despite burning narcotics worth US$446 million, Myanmar’s junta authorities warned they are failing to curb surging drug production and trafficking, particularly in the “Golden Triangle” border region.

Civil society groups slam Thailand’s unilateral moves in Myanmar crisis

Civil society organisations condemn Thailand’s ‘Track 1.5’ dialogue initiative on the Myanmar crisis, alleging it undermines ASEAN unity and fails to include key stakeholders from Myanmar.

UN Special Rapporteur urges Indonesia and ASEAN to address Myanmar crisis

UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews urged Indonesia and ASEAN to address the escalating human rights crisis in Myanmar, emphasizing Indonesia’s potential pivotal role given its current chairmanship in ASEAN.

Thailand to host Myanmar junta for talks on post-coup crisis

Thailand plans to host an informal meeting with Myanmar’s junta and neighbouring countries, seeking peaceful resolution to Myanmar’s post-coup crisis. Despite ASEAN’s stalled peace initiatives, Myanmar’s “National Unity Government” criticizes Thailand’s invitation to the junta.

Over 300 Myanmar civil society organizations condemn informal ASEAN talks hosted by Thailand’s caretaker government

Over 300 Myanmar civil society organizations have strongly condemned the proposed informal ASEAN meeting hosted by Thailand’s caretaker government, demanding its immediate cancellation due to the inclusion of Myanmar’s military junta.

Myanmar FM to attend informal crisis talks in Bangkok

Myanmar’s foreign minister is set to attend ‘informal talks’ in Bangkok by Thailand’s caretake government concerning the political crisis in the country. This development comes despite Singapore’s warning that conditions aren’t ripe for ASEAN to re-engage Myanmar’s military junta at high-level meetings.

Myanmar junta-backed media slams ‘rotten’ United Nations

Myanmar state media slams the United Nations as “rotten” and criticizes its attempts to establish dialogue between the junta and its opponents, while the UN struggles to provide aid to cyclone survivors.

Asia Centre highlights Myanmar’s alarming erosion of religious rights in new report

The 2021 military coup in Myanmar accelerated the decline of religious rights, particularly for ethno-religious minorities, says a new report by Asia Centre. The study highlights four main oppressive practices, including targeted violence, destruction of religious sites, arbitrary detentions, and escalated persecution of the Rohingya population. Despite the junta justifying these practices as national security measures, their impact is a rapid erosion of religious freedoms, especially post-coup This report is available for download here: https://tinyurl.com/mw6x9z4a