The coup: What it is, and what it is not
The Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) will be in power for at least one year as Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other NLD leaders remain in custody. Legally speaking, the coup is not, as of now, a definitive end to Myanmar’s new democracy. The Tatamdaw has
Facebook blocked to curb unrest
Telco operators and internet service providers have been ordered to block access to Facebook, as well as affiliated apps, including Messenger and Instagram. At the time of writing, the Facebook ban has been issued until February 7. Users are already
Vaccine shipments and relief flights stalled
The Ministry of Health and Sports has said political turmoil has delayed a second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine from India. The shipment had been scheduled for February 4, and the Ministry had planned to begin vaccinating the general public on Februar
Tatmadaw press conference raises concerns
The Tatmadaw (Myanmar army) has acknowledged the possibility of a coup d’etat in light of election result disputes. After months of fraud allegations by opposition political parties, military spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun stressed the
Vaccines arrive
With the arrival of 1.5 million coronavirus vaccine doses from India, January 22 may have marked the beginning of the end of Myanmar’s COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to reporters, Indian ambassador Saurabh Kumar called the free doses a “gift
