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Wednesday briefing: How four executions could embolden Myanmar’s resistance

In today’s newsletter: As the junta gets ever more brutal, Gen Z protesters are forming a patchwork militia. Burmese journalist Aung Naing Soe on why the executions could signal a new phase in the struggle for democracy

The Guardian - UK

What is happening in Myanmar? Conflict explained as 4 pro-democracy campaigners executed

Myanmar has been fraught with conflict for years, from a military coup and the deposition of a leader to mass protests which have left hundreds injured and silenced

Daily Mirror

Will the Myanmar executions force Australia to act decisively at last?

The execution of four political prisoners in Myanmar is further confirmation of what was already well known. The regime of Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on the country.

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Myanmar executes four anti-coup activists, drawing outrage

Reported executions mark first use of capital punishment in the Southeast Asian country since the 1980s.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar leader shops for support, weapons in Moscow

Myanmar generals invest in Russia relationship as much of the world gives them the cold shoulder.

Al Jazeera

Russia says it will deepen defence cooperation with Myanmar

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

Reuters

Myanmar junta chief visits Moscow

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Moscow Tuesday, Russian media reported, as the US vowed to put pressure on his military regime over a 2021 coup.

Bangkok Post

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Myanmar, Thai militaries in cahoots

The recent incursion by a Myanmar MiG-29 fighter jet into Thai airspace is par for the course in the intimate ties between the militaries of both countries. Myanmar's military, also known as the Tatmadaw, in fact wants to be more like its Thai counterpart. The Royal Thai Armed Forces, on…

Bangkok Post

Dialogue with Suu Kyi 'not impossible', says junta

Dialogue between Myanmar’s military junta and ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the bloody crisis unleashed by the toppling of her government last year is “not impossible”, a junta spokesman has said.

Bangkok Post

ASEAN special envoy making 2nd visit to strife-torn Myanmar

Cambodia’s foreign minister is visiting Myanmar as part of regional efforts to pursue peace in the country mired in violence and civil unrest since the military seized power last year

The Independent UK

Thailand's bankrupt Myanmar policy

Few signboards foretell the global issues of our time better than what is addressed at the annual meetings of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore. After a pandemic-induced two-year hiatus, the most recent SLD covered the gamut on the main stage, from the United States-China geostrategic competition and military modernisation…

Bangkok Post

Will Myanmar's fate rely on Asean?

As the dust settles on the US-Asean Summit in Washington, a clear path forward is emerging for Asean on Myanmar. The 10-member regional bloc finally took steps towards resolving Myanmar's junta-made crisis when Malaysia's foreign minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, held an informal meeting with his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government…

Bangkok Post

Myanmar leader begins peace talks with ethnic militia groups

The head of Myanmar’s military government has held the first in a monthlong series of person-to-person peace talks he has initiated with the country’s historically restive ethnic minority groups

The Independent UK

ASEAN leaders head to White House for key summit

US rolls out the red carpet for Southeast Asian leaders amid increasing rivalry in the Asia Pacific.

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Reuters

Cambodia PM appeals to Myanmar junta for access to Suu Kyi

Cambodia's prime minister has urged Myanmar's top general to allow a special Southeast Asian envoy access to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his strongest call so far for the junta chief to demonstrate commitment to a regional peace process.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar regime condemns Malaysia call for ASEAN to work with NUG

Military-appointed foreign minister says Malaysia’s proposal is ‘irresponsible and reckless’.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta wants peace talks with ethnic rebels

Myanmar's junta chief on Friday called for face-to-face peace talks with the country's established ethnic rebel groups, as the military struggles to crush newer anti-junta militias that have sprung up to fight the coup.

The Independent UK

Myanmar's military chief pardons prisoners to mark holiday

Myanmar’s military government has begun releasing more than 1,600 prisoners to mark the traditional new year holiday, but they didn’t include any political detainees despite the country’s ruling general vowing to bring peace this year

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The Guardian - AU

Australia stays silent on outcome of meeting with Myanmar coup leader

Meeting with alleged war criminal a betrayal of Myanmar people that will be used as propaganda to legitimise unlawful government, critics say

Bangkok Post

World mustn't forget Myanmar

With all eyes focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, Southeast Asia and the world should not forget about what has been going on in Myanmar. The military shows no signs of stopping its brutal campaign of violence against the people, who continue to fight for the democracy that was stolen from…

Al Jazeera

Misreading the room: Why Hun Sen is failing on Myanmar

Cambodia’s strongman thought he would have a connection with Myanmar’s army chief Min Aung Hlaing. He didn’t.

The News Lens

Myanmar Junta Leader Vows to ‘Annihilate’ Opponents

The leader of Myanmar’s military made the threat at a parade marking Armed Forces Day. The junta ousted civilian leaders, including State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, in February 2021.

The Independent UK

Myanmar leader vows to 'annihilate' opponents of army rule

Myanmar’s leader has vowed to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would “annihilate” them

Reuters

Myanmar junta chief vows no talks with opposition "terrorists"

Myanmar's junta chief on Sunday said the military would not negotiate with "terrorist" opposition forces, vowing to annihilate them during a speech on Armed Forces Day, as opponents of last year's coup vowed they would fight on.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar army says will 'annihilate' coup opponents on crackdown anniversary

Myanmar's junta will "annihilate" coup opponents, army chief Min Aung Hlaing said Sunday as the military staged a show of force on the anniversary of its bloodiest crackdown so far on democracy protests.

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