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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2021
Myanmar celebrities feel wrath of military as they come out in support of protesters
The military has issued arrest warrants against more than 100 actors, singers, artists and other personalities who have protested the coup.
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BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2021
Myanmar crisis sounds death knell for garment industry, jobs and hope
Even before the Feb. 1 coup, the sector had been rocked by the pandemic.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 7, 2021
Japan could leverage ODA to broker Myanmar peace
Japan's economic weight and diplomatic trust in Myanmar should be wisely leveraged in order both to dissuade the military from invoking further violence.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 6, 2021
Alarmed by inaction, lawmakers push Japan to embrace rights diplomacy
A tug-of-war between the Foreign Ministry and lawmakers, with Suga standing on the sidelines, illustrates the challenge confronting Tokyo: Take stronger action or risk alienating the U.S.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2021
Death threats and hate speech make Rohingya activist's Malaysia refuge a prison
Malaysia has long been seen as friendly to the persecuted minority, but that sentiment soured a year ago as people started saying Rohingya were spreading COVID-19.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2021
Myanmar protesters defy military as regional nations prepare to discuss crisis
At least 564 people, including 47 children, have been killed by security forces during protests against the Feb. 1 coup, an activist group has said.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2021
Chaos is opportunity for Myanmar’s drug trafficking syndicates
Over the past two decades, meth production has jumped up in Myanmar, displacing the opium and heroin production that once made the Golden Triangle a byword for the international drug trade.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 4, 2021
Myanmar protesters take up Easter eggs as symbol
Despite killings, protesters are coming out every day to reject the return of military rule after a decade of tentative steps toward democracy.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2021
At least five killed in Myanmar protests as junta cracks down on online critics
Despite the killing of more than 550 people since the Feb. 1 coup, protesters are coming out every day, often in smaller groups in smaller towns, to voice opposition to the coup.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2021
Beauty queen takes Myanmar's democratic fight to international stage
The 22-year-old made heads turn in Thailand during an emotive speech where she pleaded for 'urgent international help' for her country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2021
Strong relations likely to keep Thailand from toughening stance on Myanmar coup
Military ties and fears of a flood of refugees mean Bangkok is unlikely to go further than saying it is 'gravely concerned' over bloodshed in its neighboring country, analysts say.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2021
In support for Myanmar’s democracy, conditions apply
Outside powers should support ASEAN's lead role and work with it to persuade the generals to vacate the governance space without further bloodshed.
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EDITORIALS
Apr 1, 2021
Keep the pressure on the junta in Myanmar
If the geopolitical logic for support has crumbled, the moral and humanitarian rationale for opposition remains strong. The junta in Myanmar must go.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 1, 2021
Quiet Singapore turns up volume on Myanmar as regional fears grow
Worries over regional instability and the credibility of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc in the face of China's increasing power are driving the country's stance, some say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2021
Myanmar civil war fears growing after airstrikes on ethnic army
The prospect of a wider fight with potentially dozens of armed militias risks even more bloodshed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 29, 2021
More Myanmar violence reported as activists seek help from ethnic groups
After the bloodiest day since last month's military coup with 114 deaths on Saturday, security forces opened fire at a funeral on Sunday, witnesses said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 29, 2021
Inside Myanmar’s army: ‘They see protesters as criminals’
Four officers spoke about life in the feared Tatmadaw, which has turned its guns on civilians again. “The Tatmadaw is the only world” for most soldiers, one said.

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