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MIN AUNG HLAING

Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 6, 2021
Stand with the people of Myanmar
ASEAN must be reminded that its credibility depends on how it deals with Myanmar's coup. Otherwise it could be seen as an enabler of authoritarianism.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 6, 2021
ASEAN deadlocked in selection of special envoy to Myanmar
Three countries are said to be vying to see their candidate selected, mindful not only of Myanmar's interests but also their own.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 25, 2021
U.N. says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
The organization said 177,000 people were displaced in Karen state bordering Thailand, 103,000 in the past month.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2021
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
Suu Kyi appeared to be in good health and held a face-to-face meeting with her legal team for about 30 minutes before the hearing, her lawyer said.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2021
Myanmar's junta leader says Aung San Suu Kyi will soon face trial
'Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health. She is at her home and healthy. She is going to face trial at the court in a few days,' Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 6, 2021
Japan must use its special relationship with Myanmar to facilitate peace
Japan can play a unique role here. Tokyo has ties and contacts with the Tatmadaw, Aung San Suu Kyi and other domestic political forces and citizen groups in the country.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 1, 2021
Will ASEAN's actions match its tough talk on Myanmar?
ASEAN officials, speaking anonymously, said that Gen. Min Aung Hlaing was not treated like or addressed as Myanmar's head of state.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 28, 2021
Myanmar unity government tells ASEAN no talks until prisoners are freed
The pro-democracy National Unity Government, formed this month by opponents of the military, said ASEAN should be engaging with it as the legitimate representative of the people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2021
Fighting erupts in Myanmar as junta says it will 'consider' ASEAN plan
Southeast Asian leaders had said over the weekend they had reached a consensus with the junta on steps to end violence and promote dialogue between the rival Myanmar sides.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2021
On Myanmar crisis, ASEAN pushes boundaries of 'noninterference'
The summit's concluding 'consensus statement' stretch the bounds of ASEAN's longstanding principle of noninterference in members' internal affairs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 26, 2021
ASEAN changed Myanmar statement on release of political detainees, sources say
Language on freeing political prisoners was unexpectedly watered down and did not contain a firm call for their release.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 25, 2021
ASEAN to broker Myanmar talks in bid to end coup bloodshed
The plan is one of the most concrete moves yet aimed at ending months of violence since a Feb. 1 coup, which has seen the military regime kill hundreds of pro-democracy protesters.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
Amnesty urges probe of junta chief ahead of ASEAN summit on Myanmar
'As a state party to the U.N. Convention Against Torture, Indonesia has a legal obligation to prosecute or extradite,' Amnesty said in a statement.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2021
ASEAN calls summit on Myanmar crisis as EU imposes sanctions
The meeting is due to take place in Jakarta on Saturday under strict health and security protocols.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 4, 2021
Myanmar protesters take up Easter eggs as symbol
Despite killings, protesters are coming out every day to reject the return of military rule after a decade of tentative steps toward democracy.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2021
Strong relations likely to keep Thailand from toughening stance on Myanmar coup
Military ties and fears of a flood of refugees mean Bangkok is unlikely to go further than saying it is 'gravely concerned' over bloodshed in its neighboring country, analysts say.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2021
Myanmar civil war fears growing after airstrikes on ethnic army
The prospect of a wider fight with potentially dozens of armed militias risks even more bloodshed.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Mar 23, 2021
Inside the 'spring revolution' opposing Myanmar's military coup
Scores of politicians, officials and activists are taking part in an unprecedented struggle for control of Myanmar playing out across the country and overseas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 11, 2021
Suu Kyi aide among new wave of arrests in Myanmar as Biden approves sanctions
Derek Mitchell, a former U.S. ambassador to Mynamar, said it was vital to get nations such as Japan, India and Singapore involved in a strong response.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 10, 2021
'Rude and insolent': Fraught talks preceded coup by Myanmar army
Interviews with government advisers and others who worked with Aung San Suu Kyi help reconstruct the events that led to the Feb. 1 coup.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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