Tag: Myanmar
Myanmar’s former head of government Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
As of: April 17, 2024 4:06 a.m Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar. The military junta said she and other…
Fighting in border town: Thailand’s worried view of Myanmar
As of: April 12, 2024 7:55 p.m The civil war in Myanmar has moved to the border with Thailand. Until now, the military regime had been in charge there, but…
CNN verifies gruesome videos: Myanmar military burns men alive
April 12, 2024 2:31 p.m. – 3:08 min CNN verifies gruesome videos Myanmar’s military burns men alive Since the military seized power in Myanmar in 2021, opponents of the government…
Southeast Asia: Fierce fighting in Myanmar on the border with Thailand
South East Asia Fierce fighting in Myanmar on the border with Thailand Members of the Karen National Liberation Army collect weapons after capturing an army outpost in the southern part…
Myanmar: The junta is slipping out of control
As of: April 5, 2024 8:29 p.m In Myanmar, rebels are attacking targets in the capital – demonstrating how vulnerable the army has become. Those in power are driving more…
Military: Forced into military service: mass exodus from Myanmar
The military council in Myanmar had already decided on compulsory military service in 2010 – but the law was never put into effect. Until now. Fear is rampant in the…
Despite EU sanctions, teak continues to be imported into the EU – Economy
By Marcus Engert and Mauritius Much Despite strict trade sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, valuable teak from the Southeast Asian country continues to reach the European Union. A…
Despite sanctions against Myanmar: human rights against luxury wood
exclusive As of: March 1, 2024 12:02 a.m After the military coup in Myanmar, the EU decided on sanctions. Nevertheless, wood worth 45 million euros has since arrived in the…
Conscription in Myanmar: Fight for or against the junta?
background As of: February 22, 2024 10:52 a.m Myanmar’s junta has introduced compulsory military service. It is a move that shows their weakness in the face of the rebels’ successes.…
Myanmar: “The resistance has the upper hand right now”
As of: February 1, 2024 10:53 a.m Three years ago, the military seized power in Myanmar. But armed resistance against the junta is growing. Support is also dwindling within our…