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About Myanmar Now
Myanmar Now was established in 2015 by the Thomson Reuters Foundation to support independent journalism in Myanmar. It currently operates as an independent news service, funded by reader donations and grants.
Myanmar Now is recognized for its independent and investigative journalism, focusing on human rights abuses and corruption in Myanmar. Following the 2021 military coup, the military junta revoked its media license, raided its offices, and forced many of its journalists into hiding or exile, from where it continues to operate. International organizations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have consistently documented the persecution of Myanmar Now journalists and the severe crackdown on press freedom in Myanmar. The military junta has accused Myanmar Now of bias and disseminating 'fake news' in response to its critical reporting.
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From palace stages to exile: A Myanmar dancer who chose conscience over ceremony
- A respected dancer in Myanmar has left his prestigious palace position to live in exile with displaced citizens. - The performer, who previously danced for the military junta, cited his conscience a…
Investment, energy sector talks to dominate Myanmar junta leader’s visit to Thailand
- Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Thailand for discussions on investment, trade, border stability, and energy cooperation. - The visit follows a recent gas supply agreement between …
Myanmar junta chief to visit Thailand for first time as president
- Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand for the BIMSTEC summit, marking his first trip to the country since becoming president. - Thailand is leading efforts to normalize relations…
Myanmar’s ICRC representative meets with Aung San Suu Kyi
- Myanmar's International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative met with detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi. - The meeting occurs amid increasing international pressure on the ruling junta to…
Her parents gone, a Myanmar student prays for the return of a father lost in conflict
- Shan Mae Lay, a student in Myanmar, lost both her parents after the country's coup. - Despite her personal tragedy, she continues to focus on her studies. - She holds onto hope for her father's retu…
Myanmar junta leader publicly rejects ASEAN Five-Point Consensus
- Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing publicly rejected the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. - He made these remarks during a speech to the military-backed parliament, marking his first 100 days as presid…
Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees
- Malaysia announced that Myanmar has agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia. - This repatriation effort comes after Malaysian authorities detained over 100 Rohingya refugees who were …
Amnesty condemns Malaysia for detaining Rohingya asylum seekers
- Amnesty International condemned Malaysia for detaining over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers at a UN facility. - The group criticized Malaysia's approach, stating refugees should be treated with dignity …
Myanmar Junta Tightens Restrictions on Political Parties Post-Election
- Myanmar's ruling junta is reportedly tightening restrictions on political parties following recent elections. - The election commission, aligned with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing's directives, appea…
Myanmar junta launches first official jade sale in China amid sanctions and conflict
- Myanmar's military junta is holding its first official jade sale in China since seizing power. - The sale occurs amidst tightening international sanctions against the regime and ongoing conflict wit…
Egg prices hit record highs in Myanmar as shortages disrupt sales
- Egg prices in Myanmar have reached record highs due to shortages disrupting sales. - Poultry farmers are scaling back production because of rising input costs and artificially low retail prices set …
Myanmar's Future, Mideast Fighting Hang Over ASEAN Talks
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is holding talks with significant geopolitical issues on the agenda. - Myanmar's political situation remains a major point of division within the r…
ASEAN ministers push stalled peace plan in Myanmar talks
- ASEAN ministers are pushing for progress on a stalled peace plan for Myanmar during recent talks. - The regional bloc's efforts aim to address the ongoing violence and repression by the ruling junta…
Landslide kills eight at school for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
- A landslide at the world's largest Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh killed eight people, including seven children, during a school class. - Heavy monsoon rains caused the landslide in Cox's Bazar…
Myanmar Junta Removes Aung San Statues in Bid to Erase Opposition Symbols
- Myanmar's military junta has reportedly removed at least 12 statues of independence leader General Aung San since seizing power in 2021. - Eight of these statues were dismantled in June and July alo…
Interra exits Myanmar oil project under sanctions pressure
- Singapore-based Interra has exited its oil project in Myanmar, selling its stake to a firm linked to China. - The company faced pressure due to accusations of undermining international sanctions aga…
Myanmar Wanbao Says Most Villagers Relocated From Letpadaung Mine Site
- Myanmar Wanbao reports that nearly all villagers resisting relocation from the Letpadaung mine site have been moved. - The Chinese-backed company claims progress in resolving a land dispute that had…
‘Nothing left except death’: Myanmar families grieve huge war toll
- An estimated 100,000 people have died in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup, according to a monitoring group. - Bereaved families are mourning victims of the ongoing civil war, with many losing yo…
Sent to die: Myanmar's conscripts caught between junta's war and nation's collapse
- Myanmar's conscripts are being sent into conflict with little preparation and facing dire circumstances. - These young recruits are caught between the junta's ongoing war and the nation's widespread…
Myanmar Faces Toughest Financial Sanctions as Money Laundering Progress Stalls
- Myanmar faces potential financial sanctions as its progress on anti-money laundering efforts stalls. - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will review the country's actions later this year. - T…
Myanmar Military Killed Over 700 Civilians in Six Months: UN Report
- Myanmar's military was responsible for the deaths of over 700 civilians during a six-month period last year, according to a UN report. - Airstrikes, primarily from jet fighters and drones, accounted…
Myanmar workers allege abuse, exploitation at Chinese garment factory; 50 reportedly detained
- Myanmar workers at a Chinese-owned garment factory allege widespread abuse and exploitation, including physical violence and wage theft. - Around 50 workers were reportedly detained after protesting…
Myanmar junta chief arrives in China to boost trade ties
- Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited China to strengthen trade ties amid international isolation. - He met with President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese officials to discuss "comprehensiv…
Magway Becomes Key Front in Junta's Strategy to Recapture Western Myanmar
- Junta troop deployments in Magway Region suggest a strategy to isolate resistance areas for renewed offensives in Rakhine State. - This military movement indicates the junta's effort to regain contr…
Myanmar junta chief's close associate Aung Ko Win resurfaces on India trip
- Aung Ko Win, a close associate of Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, has reappeared publicly during a trip to India. - He accompanied the junta chief to a meeting with the governor of Maharashtr…
Beyond the iron bars: Into a broader world of confinement
- Former prisoners in Myanmar face ongoing restrictions and lack of freedom even after their release from jail. - The article highlights the continued confinement faced by those who opposed the milita…
Myanmar car owners to be allowed to buy EV imports in exchange for old vehicles
- Myanmar plans to allow car owners to import electric vehicles by trading in their old gasoline-powered cars. - This initiative aims to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported oil, which acco…
Myanmar junta chief holds trade and security talks with India’s Modi
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for talks on security and trade. - Modi affirmed India's role as a "trusted neighbor" and "reliable partner" to My…
11 Myanmar Resistance Fighters Killed in Junta Ambush
- Eleven Myanmar resistance fighters were killed in an ambush by junta forces in Mandalay Region. - The fighters, part of the National Unity Government's People's Defence Force, were en route to an at…
Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform to exit Myanmar
- Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform is ceasing operations in Myanmar. - The company cited rising prices, import restrictions causing shortages, and goods loss during inspections as key reasons for it…
