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Myanmar’s parliament appoints general behind coup as civilian president.

Myanmar’s Junta Chief Takes Office as President In a significant political development, Myanmar’s parliament elected junta leader Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday. This marks a transition for the former military commander, who previously seized power five years ago through a coup, as he prepares to lead the country in a civilian capacity. Min […]

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UN Court Begins Hearing on Allegations of Genocide Against Rohingya by Myanmar

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Myanmar’s Genocide Case: UN Hearings Begin Accusations of genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority have escalated as hearings commenced at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. This pivotal case was first brought forward by The Gambia in 2019, claiming that Myanmar’s military engaged in a systematic “clearance operation” that violated the Genocide

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Malaysia’s Anwar states Asean will evaluate Myanmar following ‘hasty’ elections.

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Asean’s Cautious Approach to Myanmar’s Elections The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is taking a measured stance in response to developments in Myanmar following the recent elections. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need to avoid any actions that might “grant premature legitimacy” to the prevailing political parties. This comes on the heels

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Video: Rohingya Refugees Share Their Views on Myanmar’s Election

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The Stalled Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees Amid Myanmar’s Political Turmoil The plight of over a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remains grim, especially in light of Myanmar’s recent elections. These refugees, who fled what the United Nations termed “genocidal violence” in Myanmar, see little hope for a change in their situation. The coup d’état in

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Video: Myanmar’s Military Conducts Its First Election Following the 2021 Coup

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Myanmar’s Restricted Election: A Look at the Voting Process Voting has commenced in Myanmar’s tightly controlled election, marking the first electoral exercise since the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically-elected government in 2021. In this article, we’ll delve into the voting procedure and what it means for the country’s political landscape. An Overview of

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Turmoil in Thailand by 2025: Border Conflicts, Scam Crackdowns, and Political Game of Musical Chairs

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Reflecting on a Defining Year for Thailand This past year unfolded as a tumultuous chapter for Thailand, marked by a conflict with Cambodia, the emergence and dissolution of cyber scams, shifting political dynasties, and a series of changes in the prime minister’s office. Additionally, the nation experienced sorrow with the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit,

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Voting begins in Myanmar as military conducts its first election following the 2021 coup.

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Myanmar’s First General Election After Military Coup: A Complex Picture Polling has commenced in Myanmar’s first general election since the military ousted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in a coup in 2021. This election, heavily restricted and contested amid ongoing civil strife, is taking place across approximately one-third of the

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What’s Occurring in Myanmar’s Civil War Amid Military-Controlled Elections?

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Myanmar’s Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict: A Critical Examination Yangon, Myanmar – As voters head to the polls in parts of Myanmar this Sunday, many view the election as an attempt by military leaders to legitimize their regime, nearly five years after the ousting of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. This multi-phase election is taking

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Honoring Heritage, Building Legacies: The Tale of Southeast Asia’s Peranakan Chinese Community

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The Rich Heritage of the Khoo Clan: A Cultural Celebration in Penang In the heart of George Town, the capital of Malaysia’s Penang state, members of the Khoo clan—dressed in their traditional dark blue suits—gathered at the historic Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. This impressive clanhouse, which has stood proudly for nearly 190 years, served

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‘A Comedy Performance’: Myanmar Youth in Exile Criticize Military-Controlled ‘Fraudulent’ Election

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Life on the Edge: The Resilience of Myanmar’s Exiles in Mae Sot Located on the border between Thailand and Myanmar, the tranquil town of Mae Sot witnesses the dynamic clash of cultures and stories emerging from recent turmoil in Myanmar. Among these narratives is that of Ng La, a tattoo artist whose punk-inspired lifestyle embodies

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