Myanmar news covering the military coup aftermath, civil resistance, humanitarian crisis, ethnic conflicts, and political developments.
The Financial Action Task Force has warned Myanmar's military-backed government that it faces further international measures if financial safeguards are not remedied by February. Myanmar has been on the FATF blacklist since 2022, subjecting its transactions to enhanced scrutiny alongside only Iran and North Korea.
This piece examines the ongoing struggles of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation that does not legally recognize their status. Through the story of Nur Sadek, it illustrates how these individuals face vulnerability to detention and social exclusion despite fleeing persecution in Myanmar, highlighting the gap between religious solidarity and legal protection.
Myanmar's military junta has appointed former general Myint Swe as acting president following the death of President Win Myint. Myint Swe, previously ousted in the 2021 coup, assumes the role amid ongoing civil war and political instability in the country.
Myanmar's military government announced it will not comply with an International Court of Justice order regarding the Rohingya crisis, citing national sovereignty concerns. The ICJ had previously ordered measures to prevent genocide against the Rohingya population in Rakhine State.
Myanmar's military regime has detained more than 100 journalists since the February 2021 coup, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Many face severe prison sentences for charges like treason, marking a significant escalation in the suppression of press freedom following the takeover.
Myanmar's military regime has detained at least 16 individuals in the Sagaing Region for activities related to the recent devastating earthquake. The arrests target those involved in protest or unauthorized relief coordination amidst the ongoing civil conflict and natural disaster aftermath.