“Indonesian Police Name Two Suspects in Human Trafficking Case Involving Online Scammers Sent to Myanmar”

“Indonesian Police Name Two Suspects in Human Trafficking Case Involving Online Scammers Sent to Myanmar”

The Indonesian police have identified two suspects, Anita Setia Dewi and Andri Satria Nugraha, in the case of human trafficking of 20 Indonesian citizens to Myanmar to work as online scammers. The suspects were reported by relatives of the victim Nurhaida on May 2, 2023, and named as such after the case was filed on … Read more

“Indonesian Job Seekers Trapped in Myanmar: Police Identify Fake Recruiters in Human Trafficking Case”

“Indonesian Job Seekers Trapped in Myanmar: Police Identify Fake Recruiters in Human Trafficking Case”

The Indonesian police have apprehended the fake recruiters who sent 20 job seekers to Myanmar to work as cyber scammers. The investigation is still ongoing, and the police are collaborating with relevant authorities, including the immigration office, the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and Indonesia’s diplomatic missions. The victims are currently trapped in Myawaddy, Myanmar, which is … Read more

Myanmar Accountability Project Petitions for Removal of Restrictive “Citizens Only” Provision in Human Rights Court Law

Myanmar Accountability Project Petitions for Removal of Restrictive “Citizens Only” Provision in Human Rights Court Law

The petition for a judicial review of the Human Rights Court Law in Indonesia, filed by Busyro Muqoddas, Marzuki Darusman, and Independent Journalist Alliance, sought to remove the phrase “by Indonesian citizens” as it was deemed unconstitutional and went against the principle of universality in the constitution. The appeal was initiated by Indonesian human rights … Read more

“Neighbouring Nations Meet Secretly to Discuss De-Escalation in Myanmar Crisis”

“Neighbouring Nations Meet Secretly to Discuss De-Escalation in Myanmar Crisis”

Representatives from the Myanmar government and neighbouring countries, including China and India, participated in a secret dialogue in New Delhi to address the deadly crisis in Thailand’s neighbouring country. The meeting is part of a “Track 1.5” effort which began with a dialogue in Thailand the previous month. The talks come as the Association of … Read more

Myanmar Election Commission Vice Chairman Shot Dead by Rebels in Yangon

Myanmar Election Commission Vice Chairman Shot Dead by Rebels in Yangon

The vice chairman of Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has been shot dead by rebels in the country’s commercial capital Yangon, authorities said, the latest killing of a prominent figure linked to the country’s military ruler. The military information group stated in a statement that Sai Kyaw Thu, vice chairman of the Federal Election Commission, was … Read more

“At Least 50 Killed in Myanmar Airstrikes on Opponents of Military Junta”

“At Least 50 Killed in Myanmar Airstrikes on Opponents of Military Junta”

Naypyitaw – At least 50 people died as a result of airstrikes launched by the military Myanmar at an event attended by opponents of the junta in a village in the Sagaing region. The world also rained international criticism Myanmar’s military juntawho confirmed that he had launched an attack on the village. As reported AFPWednesday … Read more

Indonesia Engages with Stakeholders to Resolve Crisis in Myanmar: Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi

Indonesia Engages with Stakeholders to Resolve Crisis in Myanmar: Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi

As the world continues to keep a close eye on the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, Indonesia has emerged as a key player in efforts to address the situation. As the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world and a regional power in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has been vocal in calling for an end to the violence … Read more

“How Thailand’s General Election Could Impact ASEAN’s Response to Myanmar Crisis”

“How Thailand’s General Election Could Impact ASEAN’s Response to Myanmar Crisis”

As Thailand gears up for its general election on March 24, many are watching with interest to see how the results might affect Myanmar’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Given the recent turmoil in Myanmar, including the ongoing Rohingya crisis and concerns over the country’s democratic progress, Thailand’s election could potentially … Read more