Essay: Why has the West given billions in military aid to Ukraine, but virtually ignored Myanmar?
In an article first published on The Conversation, Australian academics NICHOLAS FARRELLY and ADAM SIMPSON compare the Western response to Myanmar’s military coup and ongoing conflict with the war in Ukraine…
Myanmar democracy leader says 2,000 dead fighting junta, urges military aid
Bangkok, Thailand Reuters At least 2,000 pro-democracy fighters have been killed in Myanmar battling a military junta that seized power last year, the head of a parallel civilian government said in an interview aired on Thursday, urging allies to provide military aid. Duwa Lashi La, acting president of the National Unity Government, comprised of remnants […]
Myanmar defends executions as “justice for the people” as condemnation grows
Reuters Myanmar’s ruling military on Tuesday defended its execution of four democracy activists as “justice for the people”, brushing off a deluge of international condemnation including from its closest neighbours. The military, which seized power in a coup last year, announced on Monday it had executed the activists for aiding “terror acts” by a civilian […]
Updated: Myanmar junta condemned for execution of four democracy activists
Updated: 10:45pm (AEST) Reuters Myanmar’s military junta on Monday said it had executed four democracy activists accused of helping to carry out “terror acts” in the South-East Asian nation’s first executions in decades, sparking widespread condemnation. Sentenced to death in closed-door trials in January and April, the four men had been accused of helping militias […]
Italy to hold September election after PM Draghi resigns
Milan/Rome, Italy Reuters Italy will hold a snap national election on 25th September after Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned following the collapse of his national unity government, sending tremors through financial markets. It will be the first autumn national election for more than a century in Italy, where the second half of the year is […]
Myanmar resistance urges West to provide arms for fight against junta
Reuters The defence chief of Myanmar’s shadow government has called for international help to arm its resistance forces fighting the ruling military, requesting support similar to that being given to Ukrainians battling invading Russian troops. The people of Ukraine and Myanmar’s pro-democracy militias are all fighting for freedom and giving their lives, but those taking […]
Myanmar urged to avoid violence after junta opponents declare revolt
Reuters South-East Asian and Western countries have urged all sides in Myanmar to refrain from violence and allow in humanitarian aid, after a shadow government, formed by opponents of military rule, declared a nationwide uprising against the junta. The National Unity Government said on Tuesday it was launching a “people’s defensive war” in a bid to […]
Myanmar unity government says it must be part of any ASEAN bid to end crisis
Reuters Myanmar’s newly formed government of national unity urged neighbouring countries to not recognise the junta that seized power in February and to negotiate with it instead as part of any attempt to solve the crisis that began with the coup. The 10-member Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been trying to find a […]