Myanmar’s military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

by Admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Reuters | By Reuters staff Myanmar’s junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 60 townships, a move ​aimed at tightening security in regions still mired in ‌conflict despite the...

ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the Release of Prisoners in Myanmar

by Admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ASEAN | Statement In particular, we welcome the release of U Win Myint, viewing this as a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue among all parties in Myanmar. Read Full Story

Open letter from Myanmar, regional and international civil society organizations to ASEAN to End Myanmar Military’s Violence, Advance Accountability and Operationalize Cross-border Humanitarian Aid

by Admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Elections, Legitimacy, Opinion Papers

Source: Burma Campaign UK | Open Letter ASEAN must formally state that it considers null and void the junta’s immensely violent and exclusionary sham electoral process. Read Full Story

AI Governance in Myanmar: Risks, Power, and Inequality

by Admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Governance, Opinion Papers

Source: The Sabai | SRIc Insights By Htay Su Wai AI strengthens state power in fragile authoritarian contexts by expanding capacity without sufficient accountability, increasing risks of surveillance and misuse. Read Full Story

Myanmar arms broker network seeks backdoor stake in Thai-listed company

by Admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Justice for Myanmar | Press Release On April 27, 2026, shareholders of Advanced Connection Corporation Public Company Limited (ACC) are set to vote on a private placement that would make businesses linked to sanctioned Myanmar arms broker Kyaw Min Oo the...

Transforming Myanmar’s Food Processing Industry: Obstacles and Opportunities

by Admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: World Bank | Report This report delivers Myanmar’s first thorough assessment of the agrifood processing sector in over10 years, providing an empirical foundation for policy on private sector development Read Full Story