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Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
Monday, July 05, 2021
Indonesia's president announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in his country. The new restrictions only apply to parts of the main island Java and the resort island of Bali.
Thailand Prepares To Open Phuket To Vaccinated Tourists
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Thailand plans to reopen the resort island of Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists July 1. It's a bid to jump start an economy and a tourist industry battered by the pandemic. Will foreigners come?
Trial Begins In Myanmar For Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Monday, June 14, 2021
Aung San Suu Kyi, the former de facto head of state, goes on trial in Myanmar on corruption charges. She was deposed earlier this year in a coup by Myanmar's military.
Killed By Military Forces, A Myanmar Poet's Spirit Of Revolution Lives On In His Work
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Myanmar's new military rulers continue squashing dissent with poets and other activists firmly in their sights. Part of a decades long strategy of "state terror and torture" against their citizens.
He Used His Poetry To Speak Out Against Myanmar's Coup. It May Have Cost Him His Life
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
"They shoot in the head, but they don't know the revolution is in the heart," Khet Thi wrote. He died in police custody. In opposing the coup, "I have decided to sacrifice my life," he told a friend.
Civilians In Myanmar Fight Back Against Authoritative Regime
Monday, May 31, 2021
The shadow government made up of lawmakers sacked during the military coup created a defense force. But the People's Defense Force isn't considered a legitimate challenge to the military.
As Resistance To Myanmar's Coup Grows, The Country Slips Further Into Chaos
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
More than 800 civilians in Myanmar have been killed by security forces since the February coup. Members of the U.N. Security Council were told Myanmar stands at the brink of state failure.
Overseas Americans Are Desperate To Get COVID-19 Vaccines
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Millions of Americans live abroad in places where vaccine rollouts are slow and cases rampant. They're pleading with the U.S. government to send surplus shots overseas. The answer so far is no.
Southeast Asia Hit By COVID-19 Outbreaks After Being Largely Spared By The Pandemic
Thursday, May 13, 2021
For over a year, mainland Southeast Asia was largely spared from the COVID-19 pandemic. Not anymore. Recent outbreaks in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are infecting and killing more than ever before.
Death Toll Rises As Protests In Myanmar Continue
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
It's been three months since Myanmar's military seized control. The number of civilians killed protesting the takeover has risen to over 750, and neither side is showing any willingness to compromise.
Southeast Asia Suffers Sharp Increase In COVID-19 Infections, Deaths
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Thailand, Cambodia and Laos successfully beat back the coronavirus for a year. Like many other countries, all three are showing a sharp increase in infections and deaths.
Southeast Asian Summit Will Address Violence Post Myanmar Coup
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Southeast Asian leaders — including the leader of a coup in Myanmar — will meet this week to discuss a possible end to the crackdown on protesters following the Feb. 1 coup.
Professor Discusses What Might Be To Come In Myanmar
Monday, April 12, 2021
A University of Washington professor who's written extensively about Myanmar's military is painting a grim picture of what's to come. She just left the country for what she fears may be the last time.
U.N. Officials Warn Of Civil War In Myanmar
Friday, April 02, 2021
U.N. officials warn of civil war in Myanmar as militias run by the country's numerous ethnic minorities weigh an offer to create a federal state with the deposed government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thailand Does Not Intend To Take In More Refugees From Myanmar
Thursday, April 01, 2021
There's a humanitarian crisis on Myanmar's border, where thousands have fled in recent days. They're hoping to be allowed in to Thailand, which reportedly has forced them back into Myanmar.
China's Relationship With Myanmar's Military: It's Complicated
Monday, March 29, 2021
China's relationship with Myanmar's military is complicated. Protesters allege that China is turning a blind eye to the military's crackdown — and have recently torched several Chinese factories.
Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.
Protests Continue Despite Myanmar's Crackdown On Demonstrators
Monday, March 15, 2021
Members of the military and police officers shot and killed dozens of protesters over the weekend. Demonstrations have continued steadily since last month's military takeover of the government.
Myanmar Protest Leader Wants The Military Out And Isn't Interested In Negotiating
Friday, March 12, 2021
Violence amid rallies have continued in Myanmar since the military coup which started on Feb. 1. One of the leaders, a young woman, is in no mood to negotiate and wants the military to give up power.
Myanmar Military Used Live Ammunition To Quell Protests
Thursday, March 04, 2021
Myanmar's military has used live ammunition to quell ongoing protests, which are trying to restore democratic rule, killing scores of protesters in recent days.