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ASEAN Rejects Myanmar’s Military-Run Elections, Dealing Fresh Blow to Junta’s Bid for Legitimacy
29 Jan 2026 14:20 GMT
… ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, an action that plunged the … attending high-level regional meetings.
Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity … over any legislature.
Opposition figures, human rights groups and independent analysts have …
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Thailand proposes ‘calibrated engagement’ with Myanmar’s next government
29 Jan 2026 13:29 GMT
… Jan 29 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours should … , adding that hopefully Myanmar would respond with positive … .”
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Myanmar has been in turmoil … government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering pro‑democracy protests …
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Thai foreign minister hopes Myanmar polls will be ‘start of transition’ to peace
29 Jan 2026 11:29 GMT
… civil war-torn country.
Myanmar’s pro-military party declared … massively popular democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi detained and her party … proactive given its status as Myanmar’s next-door neighbour.
… the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.
The bloc’s efforts …
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ASEAN does not recognize military-ruled Myanmar's elections, top Philippine diplomat says
29 Jan 2026 09:09 GMT
… of the elections in Myanmar, which a military-backed … forcibly wrested power from Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in … not recognize the elections in Myanmar, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa … conflict.
Aside from the Myanmar crisis and the deadly …
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Myanmar revolution must outthink, not just outfight, the generals
29 Jan 2026 09:08 GMT
… moved on and so has Myanmar’s electorate. The 2008 … on a single iconic leader—Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK)—to hold the nation … .
For too long, “being Myanmar” meant being Bamar and Buddhist … engineer and independent advocate for Myanmar democracy. He writes on …
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Asean cautioned against legitimising Myanmar junta as ministers meet on peace plan
29 Jan 2026 08:58 GMT
… came just days after Myanmar’s junta concluded elections … the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and detained its leaders, … elections, despite critics’ protests
Myanmar’s junta carries out … endorse the results of Myanmar’s controversial election, but …
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Thailand hopes Myanmar election marks start of transition, sustainable peace still distant
29 Jan 2026 08:24 GMT
… civil war-torn country.
Myanmar’s pro-military party … massively popular democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi detained and her party … to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, which Phuangketkeow said had … to any party after Myanmar’s pro-military party claimed …
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Australia And Timor-Leste: Refer Myanmar Crisis To International Criminal Court
29 Jan 2026 08:08 GMT
… and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, along with thousands of others … the ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Myanmar and urged the ICC … ’s support for democracy and human rights in Myanmar, the junta expelled the …
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Thai foreign minister says hopes Myanmar polls 'start of transition' to peace
29 Jan 2026 07:37 GMT
… said Thursday that he hoped Myanmar's recent election … civil war-torn country.
Myanmar's pro-military … saw massively popular democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi detained and her party … , adding observers sent to Myanmar for the poll would remain …
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New glove, same fist: Myanmar vote ensures military's grip
29 Jan 2026 07:21 GMT
… government of democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi and claimed voter fraud … the Philippines, flew to Myanmar during the election and enjoyed … for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, a think tank.
… partners, without meaningfully improving Myanmar's standing in …