China Says It Will Work With ASEAN to De-Escalate Situation in Myanmar

After Embassy Protest, Indonesia Denies Backing Myanmar Regime’s Election Plan

By San Yamin Aung  THE IRRAWADDY Tue, February 23, 2021 Myanmar people stage a protest in front of the Indonesian Embassy on Feb. 23. / The Irrawaddy Disenfranchised Myanmar voters […]

Committee of Ousted Myanmar Lawmakers Appoints International Envoys

THE IRRAWADDY, MYANMAR Tue, February 23, 2021 An anti-regime protester holds a placard supporting the CRPH, formed by ousted elected lawmakers, in Yangon on Monday. / The Irrawaddy A committee […]

India’s Muted Response to Myanmar Military Coup Seen as a Strategic Move

Guest Column By Jayanta Kalita THE IRRAWADDY Tue, February 23, 2021 Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (left) and Indian Prime Minister Modi in India in July, 2019. / seniorgeneralminaunghlaing.com.mm It […]

Indonesia Refutes Rumors of Backing New Elections in Myanmar

ISTMAN MP TEMPO.CO Tue, February 23, 2021 JAKARTA – The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah on Tuesday’s press conference refuted rumors that the Indonesian government supports the election planned […]

Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order

FMT Reporters FREE MALAYSIA TODAY February 23, 2021 PETALING JAYA: Despite a court order to stop the government from deporting 1,200 Myanmar refugees and asylum seekers back to their homeland, […]

Millions in Myanmar Join Nationwide General Strike Against Military Regime

By Kyaw Phyo Tha The Irrawaddy Mon, February 22, 2021 Anti-military regime protesters in Mandalay during the ‘22222’ (‘Five Twos’) Popular Uprising on Feb. 22, 2021. / The Irrawaddy YANGON—Undeterred […]

Asean Must Tighten Screw on Myanmar Military: Thai Observer

By The Irrawaddy Mon, February 22, 2021 Anti-military regime protesters in Yangon in mid-February. / The Irrawaddy Protesters in Myanmar appear not to care much about Asean with hardly any […]