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Myanmar Round Up: March 2024

The situation in Myanmar remains troubled since the military coup in February 2021. Myanmar's military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, acknowledged the possibility that the country might not be able to conduct its next nationwide election. The military's con....

April 12, 2024 elections , Humanitarian aid , Suu Kyi , Myanmar Round Up , NUG , IndiainMyanmar , PDFs , Thailand-Myanmar , Martial Law , Armed Forces Day , ChinainMyanmar

Myanmar Round Up: February 2024

01 February 2024 marked the third anniversary of the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, which overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. To continue its rule, the military extended the state of emergency. On the third anniversary of Spr....

March 13, 2024 sanctions , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , NUG , China in Myanmar , PDFs , Thailand-Myanmar , Martial Law , Emergency Rule

Myanmar Round up: January 2024

Before the third anniversary of military takeover on 01 February 2024, the military extended the state of emergency beyond its constitutional limit. Domestically, Myanmar is grappling with ongoing violence, human rights violations, and attempts by th....

February 15, 2024 ASEAN , elections , Violence , Emergency , Myanmar Round Up , MilitaryCoup , NUG , WhatshappeninginMyanmar , PDFs , India-Myanmar , Operation 1027 , Three Brotherhood Alliance

Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024

Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with resista....

January 29, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Military Coup , NUG , PDFs , Elections Airstrikes , Military Rule in Myanmar

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 January 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranked among the most dangerous countries for journalists- The Khama Press

Reporters Without Borders, in its latest report, has assessed Vietnam, Russia, and Afghanistan as the most dangerous countries ....

January 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Afghanistan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh Election , Sri Lankan economy , NUG , Rohingyas , BNP , Maldives-China , Sri Lanka Election , Myanmar-China , United Arab Emirates , Indian Military in Maldives

Indonesia’s Presidency of ASEAN: Approach to Crisis in Myanmar

Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

Indonesia is holding the presidency of ASEAN for 2023 during which Indonesia has hosted a series of meetings in July and September. Through various statements, ASEAN has emphasised on the common and shared goals and ASEAN’s role as an epicenter of ....

October 20, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , United Nations , Military Coup , NUG , FPC

Myanmar Round Up: September 2023

While the military has not given any conclusive date for elections, it has been reported that the military will hold elections after the national census has been conducted which is supposed to end in 2025. Thereby it can be estimated that the electio....

October 11, 2023 ASEAN , elections , Violence , Emergency , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , What's happening in Myanmar

Neighborhood News Digest – 10 October 2023

Afghanistan

2 Pakistan soldiers, 5 insurgents killed in shootout on border with Afghanistan – The Tribune

A group of Pakistani Taliban ambushed troops during an operation against insurgents on the border with Afghanistan on ....

October 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Border , Terrorism , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Imran Khan , World Bank , IMF , Digital Currency , Indonesia , Gen Bajwa , NUG , earthquake , SSB , India-Myanmar , Airlines , Sri Lanka- Maldives , Israel-Hamas , QUAD.

Neighborhood News Digest – 06 October 2023

Afghanistan

80 Countries Condemn Diktats Against Women In Afghanistan: Report – NDTV

Around 80 countries condemned the diktats issued by the Taliban on Afghan women putting restrictions on them since the group returned to po....

October 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Taliban , World Bank , Air Pollution , Federalism , women rights , India-Bangladesh , NUG , India-Maldives , US Envoy , Rupee , Bangladesh-Russia , immigrants , India- Sri Lanka - China , Import ban , Clashes

Myanmar Round Up - August 2023

During the month, continued attacks from the military and opposition forces have pushed around 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and two million displaced. Various reports were released in the month highlighting the humanitarian cr....

September 06, 2023 US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , OCHA , Air strikes