The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

‘Cheaper than beer’: Laos meth prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels trade

Front-line workers say methamphetamine pills are being sold for as little as $0.25 each.

Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023

Manipur strife casts shadow as Mizoram goes to ‘unpredictable’ polls today

Altogether 8,57,063 voters, including 4,39,026 women, will elect representatives to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday in the aftermath of the ethnic violence in adjoining Manipur.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Myanmar resistance claims first capture of a district capital from the military government

Resistance groups fighting Myanmar’s military government have reportedly seized control of a district capital in a northern section of the country in a four-day offensive that captured a police station and state offices

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Northern offensive brings ‘new energy’ to Myanmar’s anti-coup resistance

Alliance of ethnic armed groups says it has taken a key border town and overrun dozens of military bases.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Myanmar rebels seize vital border town as China calls for ceasefire

The loss of Chinshwehaw is a blow to generals who seized power from Myanmar’s elected government in 2021.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023

Myanmar refugees want ration, kids education from new Mizoram government

Myanmar citizens in Sihhmui camp expect new Mizoram government to provide meals, education, medical care & better amenities. Gov't provided rations, water & other essentials, but stopped in Sept. 130 people seek jobs to sustain families. NGOs provide ration. Education & medical care are key concerns. Residents hope for livestock,…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Burma to Myanmar at the British Museum review: a striking introduction to the country's rich history

75 years after Myanmar became independent of Britain, this small but interesting exhibition looks at the diversity of the region

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023

Researchers hope tracking senior Myanmar army officers can ascertain blame for human rights abuses

A group of human rights researchers has officially launched a website they hope will facilitate the task of obtaining justice for victims of state violence in Myanmar

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Opponents of military rule in Myanmar applaud new sanctions targeting gas revenues

A U.N.-appointed human rights expert and opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the U.S., U.K. and Canada on companies providing financial resources to the army-installed regime and high-ranking officials

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Myanmar military’s human rights abuses a ‘system exercised from the top’

New research linking alleged violations to soldiers and commanders suggests actions are institutionalised.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023