On February 15, Myanmar’s junta government announced the expulsion of Timor Leste’s top representative in the country, after Dili opened a legal case against Naypyitaw on suspicions of war crimes based on universal jurisdiction.
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Timor-Leste launches rare legal case against Myanmar junta under universal jurisdiction
Timor Leste initiated legal proceedings against Myanmar’s junta, including General Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity.
Myanmar banks cap withdrawals amid currency and gold speculation
On February 12, private banks in Myanmar have imposed daily withdrawal limits following a Central Bank directive aimed at curbing speculation in US dollars and gold.
Nearly 180 Myanmar nationals detained in Cambodian scam compound raid
Around 180 Myanmar nationals were among more than 2,000 foreign citizens detained by Cambodian authorities during a raid on an online scam compound in Bavet, a border city in Svay Rieng province on January 31.
ASEAN Chair Philippines says the bloc does not recognise Myanmar elections result
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro speaks to reporters following a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Cebu, Philippines, on Thursday. (AP) […]
Myanmar pledges to lift blacklist on former civil servants after mass defections
Myanmar’s junta promised a removal of blacklist status for ex-civil servants who were involved in a disobedience movement.
Junta leaning party projected to win Myanmar’s third phase election
Myanmar’s third round of national election was held on January 25, following two previous phases.
Pro-junta party leads in Myanmar election amid civil war and conflict exclusions
Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has extended its lead after the second round of voting in the three-stage general election, official results show on January 16.
Philippines begins ASEAN chairmanship with official visit to Naypyidaw
On January 6, 2026, only five days after the Philippines officially took on the ASEAN chairmanship, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro made an official visit to Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital city.
Myanmar junta resumes second phase of elections amid political tensions
Myanmar’s junta military government resumed the second phase of their election on January 11.