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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2021
Southeast Asia’s democracy woes accelerate
Countries from the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia have regressed from robust democracies or hybrid regimes with some now turning to outright authoritarian rule.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 25, 2021
U.N. says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
The organization said 177,000 people were displaced in Karen state bordering Thailand, 103,000 in the past month.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 22, 2021
Myanmar anti-junta militia vows to take on army in a major city
Groups of opponents of the coup known as people's defense forces have sprung up across Myanmar.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 20, 2021
Japan’s refusal to sanction Myanmar undermines Biden’s strategy
Tokyo's reluctance to put financial pressure on the junta shows the difficulties Washington faces in convincing Asian allies to put real teeth behind calls to defend democracy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2021
Myanmar junta to start Aung San Suu Kyi’s first trial since February coup
Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint, who have been in detention since the Feb. 1 coup and face multiple charges, are expected to testify in person at a special court.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 10, 2021
China boosts support for Myanmar army, countering U.S. sanctions
As of Tuesday, Myanmar's security forces had killed more than 850 people and arrested nearly 6,000 others since they overthrew the democratically elected government on Feb. 1.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 31, 2021
Southeast Asian states pay price for virus complacency
Many Southeast Asian states have experienced sharp new surges in cases, and some countries could wind up with COVID-19 disasters on a scale with that of India.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2021
Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup
Breathless and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the patients at a hospital in Myanmar highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February's coup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2021
Japan smashes Myanmar to reach next World Cup qualifying round
Five goals from Yuya Osako highlighted Friday's nearly effortless victory by the Samurai Blue behind closed doors at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2021
Myanmar news site says American editor detained
The man, the fourth foreign journalist held since a coup in February, was detained as he attempted to take a flight out of the country Monday, his news organization said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2021
Asia’s COVID-19 surges should worry us all
Variants must be caught before they explode, and we can't afford to overlook what's happening now across the region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 24, 2021
Japan, Myanmar and the illusion of a value-oriented foreign policy
Interestingly, Japan does not even have a legislative foundation to apply sanctions based on human rights violations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2021
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
Suu Kyi appeared to be in good health and held a face-to-face meeting with her legal team for about 30 minutes before the hearing, her lawyer said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 23, 2021
More than 125,000 Myanmar teachers suspended for opposing coup
The suspensions have come days before the start of a new school year, which some teachers and parents are boycotting as part of a civil disobedience campaign.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2021
Myanmar's junta leader says Aung San Suu Kyi will soon face trial
'Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health. She is at her home and healthy. She is going to face trial at the court in a few days,' Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said.

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