Political prisoners among 2,000 pardoned by Myanmar junta
Bo Kyi said AAPP was verifying the list of those pardoned and considers those jailed for incitement as being political prisoners.
Wed May 03 2023
A year after Myanmar's coup, families of detainees search for answers
The AAPP estimates more than 8,000 people are detained in prisons and interrogation centres, including Suu Kyi and most of her cabinet.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Myanmar opposition welcomes ASEAN's junta snub, wants summit invite
The opposition said it would accept inviting a truly neutral alternative Myanmar representative.
Mon Oct 18 2021
They challenged Myanmar's junta. It cost them their lives
Nearly seven months after Myanmar's army seized power, security forces have killed more than 1,000 people in a bid to crush resistance.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Singapore says ASEAN not as effective as hoped in Myanmar
The United Nations and many countries have urged ASEAN, whose 10 members include Myanmar, to restore stability through diplomacy.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Death toll since Myanmar coup tops 1,000, says activist group
Myanmar has sunk into chaos since the coup, with protests continuing daily, insurgencies flaring in border regions.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Myanmar army ruler takes prime minister role, again pledges elections
Min Aung Hlaing pledges to hold elections by 2023 and said his administration was ready to work with a future regional envoy on Myanmar.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Myanmar military accused of arresting doctors while COVID-19 infections rise
Myanmar registered on Thursday over 6,000 new COVID-19 infections after reporting 286 deaths a day earlier.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system
Hospitals were under intense pressure even before the upsurge, with some reporting most of their medics had joined the anti-junta movement.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Myanmar sees 'blue shirt' protests over detentions, junta outlaws unity government
The shirts are a tribute to pro-democracy activist Win Tin who was imprisoned by the military for 19 years.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Myanmar state media says death toll in violence exaggerated
Myanmar's state media said that 258 civilians have died in violence in the country in anti-military protests.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Armed clashes break out in Myanmar between troops and anti-junta protesters, US expands sanctions
Protesters armed with homemade guns, knives and firebombs fought back against the troops in the town of Taze.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Eleven killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with hunting rifles, firebombs - Media
Fighting continued into Thursday morning and at least 11 protesters were killed and about 20 wounded.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Myanmar protesters paint Yangon red, defying bloody army crackdown
Demonstrators woke early in Yangon to spray and splash pavements, roads and bus shelters with red paint.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
US ordered non-essential embassy staff to leave after bloodiest day of unrest in Myanmar.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024