In his new book, former Yangon CIA station chief Barry Broman is either ignorant of, or covering up, the Myanmar military’s historic involvement in the drug trade.
The National League for Democracy says it holds the junta solely responsible for the jailed leader’s declining health.
Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia refused to attend the regime's gathering of air force chiefs in Naypyitaw.
Ethnic members of regime council promote ‘peace and development’ but skip conflict zones in states they no longer control.
The regime says it will record the population in Monywa Township, despite repeated attacks on regime targets across Sagaing Region.
Thailand’s opposition demands investigation after large force of junta troops reportedly crossed border and camped near Thai village.
Prison staff agree to return medicine, food, clothes and other possessions seized from political prisoners after hunger strike expanded.
So far, the heads of the Philippine, Malaysian and Indonesian air forces have said they will not attend the junta-hosted ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference next week.
Min Aung Hlaing says voting will take place after a census is taken in October 2024.
Cash-strapped regime is seeking closer ties with allies China, Russia and India – as well as access to the bloc’s bank.
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