The self-appointed president blamed resistance groups and sanctions for the country’s economic woes as his rebranded regime approaches six months in power.
Red carpet welcome for coup leader sends message that region has made its peace with Myanmar regime’s war on its own people, says ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights.
Marga Landmark says construction will resume after investigators complete checks at the long-delayed Yangon project, where some buyers have waited years for their units.
The new bridge will facilitate border trade at the only crossing still controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, which denies that work has already started.
The real winners of the failed military takeover five years ago are the ethnic armed organizations—and the emerging federal forces of the central dry zone or Anyar, argues Zaw Tuseng.
Officials warn power cuts could continue for eight months as rising temperatures drive up demand and dwindling hydropower supplies put further strain on the grid.
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals have returned from Malaysian detention centers amid UN and rights group concerns over whether their repatriation was truly voluntary.
