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700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown

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BANGKOK — Nearly 700 foreign nationals have fled Myanmar into Thailand after a military operation targeted KK Park, a Chinese-backed enclave notorious for large-scale cybercrime and human trafficking, Thai authorities announced. The Thai army reported detaining 677 individuals—618 men and … Continue reading 700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown →

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast

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YANGON/BANGKOK – On the morning of Thursday, August 21, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar. The Earthquake Observation Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department logged the quake at 9:58 a.m. local time, pinpointing its epicenter at 16.145° N, … Continue reading 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast →

Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency

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NAYPYIDAW — Myanmar’s military junta on Thursday formally lifted a four-year state of emergency and announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government ahead of long-promised national elections. Despite the announcement, the country’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, … Continue reading Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency →

ASEAN Intensifies Focus on Myanmar Crisis

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KUALA LUMPUR – In a renewed attempt to revive its faltering peace initiative, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene two high-level meetings next week focused exclusively on the ongoing civil war in Myanmar. This move comes ahead … Continue reading ASEAN Intensifies Focus on Myanmar Crisis →