In Southeast Asia last week, battles decreased in Myanmar as the country prepared for its general elections, held on 8 November. However, civilians in Rakhine state continued to flee their homes as a result of military operations.…
As Myanmar prepares for elections on 8 November, multiple armed conflicts across the country continue. Despite the hope that a government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) would address the longstanding grievances of ethnic minorities, the past five years have been marked by ongoing fighting between state forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), as well as the suppression of peaceful dissent.…
Last week in Southeast Asia, clashes between the military and the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) increased in Rakhine and Chin states. Meanwhile, civilian casualties were reported amid ongoing shelling in Rakhine state.…
COVID-19 and conflict are on the rise in Myanmar ahead of this month’s general election. This infographic unpacks the latest data on battles and violence targeting civilians around the country. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series.…
Last week in Southeast Asia, anti-government protests increased dramatically across Thailand following state repression of demonstrations the week prior. There was also a surge in pro-establishment demonstrations across the country. In Indonesia, the number of demonstrations against the controversial omnibus law on job creation continued on a downward trend.…
In Southeast Asia last week, fighting between the military and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) decreased in Myanmar relative to the week prior. Meanwhile, the election commission’s decision to cancel voting for the 8 November general election in various townships in Rakhine and Shan states because of ongoing fighting sparked opposition from various parties.…
Last week in Southeast Asia, fighting intensified between state forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Myanmar. In Indonesia, nationwide demonstrations against the omnibus law on job creation took place. In the Philippines, state operations against the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf remained ongoing.…
Last week in Southeast Asia, ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and the military continued to clash in Myanmar. In the Philippines, state forces stepped up operations against the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf.…
Last week in Southeast Asia, civilian displacement continued in Rakhine state in Myanmar amid ongoing shelling. Meanwhile, election-related violence has been on the rise. Demonstrations also continued across the region. In the Philippines, people protested to mark the anniversary of the imposition of martial law by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972.…
Last week in Southeast Asia, fighting continued between state forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Myanmar. Islamist violence and increased killings of drug suspects were reported in the Philippines. In Indonesia, lethal attacks on civilians and military officers by rebel groups were reported in Papua province.…
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