Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave

[ad_1] Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday.Myanmar’s jailed former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure amid a severe heatwave,...

Payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar simplified: Govt

[ad_1] The government on Saturday said the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar has been eased and simplified. The importers have been asked to utilise Rupee/ Kyat direct payment system using Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) through Punjab...

Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations

[ad_1] Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier.Thailand’s foreign minister is visiting a border town near Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, after days of clashes in which...

Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

[ad_1] Bangkok, Thailand – Singapore has responded to United Nations pressure by cracking down on sales of weapons through its territory to Myanmar, delivering a serious blow to the embattled generals, who seized power in a coup more than three...

‘We’re a single village’: India seals Myanmar border, dividing families

[ad_1] Zokhawthar, Mizoram, India – For 61-year-old Vanlalchaka, the past few weeks have been filled with anxiety. In the northeastern Indian border village of Zokhawthar, perched on a mountainside amid green hills, Vanlalchaka’s farm has been a safe haven for...

Is Myanmar’s military losing ground?

[ad_1] Rebel groups have made several gains against military rulers in recent weeks.Myanmar’s military government has suffered significant defeats at the hands of anti-coup opposition groups in recent weeks. Karen fighters and other rebel movements have seized a vital town...

Indian chilli prices likely to be weighed down by muted demand, higher stocks

[ad_1] With China, the largest buyer, having covered its position and neighbouring Bangladesh preferring to buy from Myanmar, India’s red chilly prices will likely come under pressure after having been bearish throughout this season. “There is no demand from China,...

‘Backs to the wall’: Myanmar military prepares to mark Armed Forces Day

[ad_1] The Myanmar military will mark Armed Forces Day on Wednesday with its usual parade in the purpose-built capital of Naypyidaw. Thousands of armed troops from all three branches will march in formation, while tanks roll through the streets and...

‘Fighting spirit’: How Myanmar’s armed resistance is taking new ground

[ad_1] Shan and Kayah States, Myanmar - The truck rocked violently as the driver attempted to manoeuvre the rough terrain of Shan State’s dirt roads. As the wheels spun, trying to find traction, the Pa-O National Liberation Army (PNLA) soldiers...

How is renewed violence in Myanmar affecting the Rohingya?

[ad_1] The Rohingya are yet again bearing the brunt of renewed fighting and military air strikes in Myanmar, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned this week. The latest wave of fighting by rebel groups who want to overturn the country’s...
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