!['No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar 'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar
Thousands of people have decided to leave their homes since the mandatory military service law was announced in Myanmar.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![France, Britain and others allowed to intervene in Myanmar ICJ genocide case France, Britain and others allowed to intervene in Myanmar ICJ genocide case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
France, Britain and others allowed to intervene in Myanmar ICJ genocide case
The seven States concerned will be allowed to submit their written observations on the subject-matter of their interventions, the ICJ said.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715072988_KNLA.jpg)
In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels
Dawna Hills are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country's ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy.
Sun May 12 2024
![No bidders present at Myanmar auction for $90 million sale of Suu Kyi's home No bidders present at Myanmar auction for $90 million sale of Suu Kyi's home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706182808_TBAungSanSuuKyis.jpg)
No bidders present at Myanmar auction for $90 million sale of Suu Kyi's home
Aung San Suu Kyi lived in her colonial-style villa for most of the more than three decades she has spent in Myanmar.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia troika continues to seek end to Myanmar crisis Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia troika continues to seek end to Myanmar crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707223506_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia troika continues to seek end to Myanmar crisis
Mohamad bin Hasan emphasised on the importance of ASEAN working together to ensure crisis in Myanmar does not spread other countries.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![ASEAN leaders seek to assert bloc's relevance at annual summit ASEAN leaders seek to assert bloc's relevance at annual summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693889152_ASEANleaders.jpg)
ASEAN leaders seek to assert bloc's relevance at annual summit
ASEAN is seeking to clarify its relevance as cracks emerge in its response to the conflict in Myanmar.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693810372_ASEANForeign.jpg)
ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan
ASEAN can only steam forward in full power if we can ensure a peaceful and lasting solution in Myanmar, Indonesia's Retno Marsudi said.
Mon Sep 04 2023
!['Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN 'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693304123_TBVolkerTurk.jpg)
'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN
The report cites "credible sources" estimates at least 120,000 people in Myanmar and around 100,000 in Cambodia may be trapped in scams.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664499088_HMFashion.jpg)
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar garment factories.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![UN Report: Myanmar Junta imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup UN Report: Myanmar Junta imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684382599_TomAndrews.jpg)
UN Report: Myanmar Junta imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup
Since the military junta seized power in Myanmar in a coup in early 2021, at least US$1 billion worth of foreign arms and weapons-making material have entered the country
Thu May 18 2023
![Cyclone Mocha has left millions of children at risk in Myanmar, Bangladesh : Unicef Cyclone Mocha has left millions of children at risk in Myanmar, Bangladesh : Unicef](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684317377_CycloneMocha.jpg)
Cyclone Mocha has left millions of children at risk in Myanmar, Bangladesh : Unicef
The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha, which tore through parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families.
Wed May 17 2023
![Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679834452_jokowiindonesia.jpg)
Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which is allied with the anti-junta militias, the People's Defence Forces (PDF), said it was not aware of any attack.
Mon May 08 2023
![Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682410711_BanKimoon.jpg)
Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
Ban Ki-Moon called for an end to violence in Myanmar after meeting Min Aung Hlaing this week.
Tue Apr 25 2023
![PM Anwar urges ASEAN take concerted efforts to resolve Rohingya crisis PM Anwar urges ASEAN take concerted efforts to resolve Rohingya crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675954179_AnwarIbrahimPrayu.jpg)
PM Anwar urges ASEAN take concerted efforts to resolve Rohingya crisis
ASEAN should take coherent and concerted efforts as a regional body in solving the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674724955_Talibanbansdrugcu.jpg)
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report
The growth was "directly connected" to the political and economic turmoil in Myanmar since the military took power nearly two years ago.
Thu Jan 26 2023