Leaked prison logs offer rare glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in Myanmar prison First details emerge of ousted leader’s life in detention under military rule The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention Exclusive: Video and documents give rare glimpse inside daily life of the imprisoned civilian leader as she nears her 80th birthday The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025
Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Euronews · Jun 11, 2025
UN envoy to Myanmar warns that violence puts country on 'path to self-destruction' The U.N. envoy to Myanmar is warning that the Southeast Asian country is on “a path to self-destruction” if the violence doesn’t end The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Myanmar military junta fighter jet shot down near Mandalay, rebel group claims Sagaing region is a stronghold of armed resistance to the ruling military junta, which seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Euronews · Jun 10, 2025
Voices: Why are the British courts handing a propaganda win to the Myanmar junta? COMMENT: The British legal system is being used to deliver a blow to democracy in Myanmar, writes Christopher Gunness. It’s now up to the attorney general and Labour government to do the right thing The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
Four missing after multiple explosions on Singapore-flagged cargo ship off India’s Kerala coast The four crew members still unaccounted for include nationals from Taiwan, Indonesia, and Myanmar The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday The pro-democracy Nobel Peace Prize winner has been in prison since a military coup in 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general Lin Latt Shwe, 6, was detained along with her mother and other suspects in the killing of retired general in Yangon. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025
‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country’s grinding civil war. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025
Six-year-old girl among 16 arrested by Myanmar junta for top general’s assassination Members of Golden Valley Warriors claimed responsibility for killing ex-military officer for assisting junta’s military operations The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Starmer urged to intervene in ‘never-ending nightmare’ of Aung San Suu Kyi and people of Myanmar New report details harrowing plight of tens of thousands of political prisoners, including the country’s democratically elected leader, who was overthrown by the military in 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
‘Everyone feels unsafe’: Border panic as Indian forces kill Myanmar rebels An unstated border understanding between India and Myanmar’s government-in-exile has broken down, replaced by fear. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2025
Abused, exploited: How two Africans became trapped in a cyber-scam in Laos Southeast Asia’s multibillion-dollar cyber-scam centres lure victims from as far away as Africa. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 Many survivors of Myanmar's devastating quake in March still live in leaky tents Two months after a deadly earthquake ravaged much of central and northeastern Myanmar, recovery is just inching along, with huge numbers of people living in temporary shelters while facing the heavy rainfall and strong winds of monsoon season
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025 Methamphetamine trafficking surges from ‘Golden Triangle’ region UN Office on Drugs and Crime says ‘explosive growth’ in synthetic drug trade led to record regional seizures in 2024.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Southeast Asia's illicit methamphetamine trade is at a record high, the UN says A new report by U.N. experts on the criminal drug trade says the illicit trade in methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs is growing by leaps and bounds in Southeast Asia
International Business Times · May 26, 2025 Southeast Asian Leaders Meet To Talk Tariffs, Truce And East Timor Southeast Asian leaders meet Monday for their first summit since Donald Trump's tariff policies upended global economic norms, with the trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions.
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2025 Malaysia wants Myanmar ceasefire extended amid ASEAN ban on coup leaders Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to support expanding ceasefire beyond the currently affected zone.
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2025 Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the ‘deadliest tragedy at sea’ involving Rohingya so far this year.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 An urban guerrilla group in Myanmar claims responsibility for assassinating a retired army officer A retired high-ranking officer in Myanmar’s military has been shot dead by a self-proclaimed urban guerrilla group near his home in the country’s biggest city
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 US tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week
Bangkok Post · May 22, 2025 Foreigners caught selling street food in Khao San area Eight foreigners, a Turk and seven Myanmar nationals, have been caught illegally selling street food on Khao San and nearby Rambuttri roads in Bangkok.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 The Latest: US authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order on removals to third countries
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 US immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say Immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, attorneys for the migrants said in court documents filed Tuesday