2021 coup

Myanmar’s detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met the nation’s Red Cross representative, the first publicized meeting between her and a foreign official since the 2021 coup. The coup led to her jailing and an ongoing civil war with over 100,000 deaths.

ASEAN foreign ministers will meet with Myanmar's top diplomat in Bangkok to discuss the country's civil war and re-engagement with the bloc after five years of exclusion following the 2021 coup. The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will lead the first in-person meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister since the coup.

Myanmar's junta-led government aims to attract 2 million tourists annually to gain global legitimacy, but analysts highlight significant challenges following the 2021 coup and subsequent civil unrest. Tourism has declined due to the crisis, which has resulted in over 100,000 deaths, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data monitor.

Asean foreign ministers are reconsidering their collective pressure strategy on Myanmar since the 2021 coup, exploring direct engagement with Naypyidaw to encourage change. The shift is part of a broader reevaluation of the bloc’s approach during their upcoming meeting in Manila.

Aung San Suu Kyi's son paid tribute to her spirit on her 81st birthday while she is jailed by Myanmar's junta. She was sentenced to 33 years on charges of election fraud and corruption after the 2021 coup.

Myanmar's leader visits India and plans a visit to China, signaling efforts to reopen international relations after years of isolation following the 2021 coup.