Dossier
Naypyidaw
Coverage of Naypyidaw in the Nexus archive.
- Myanmar approves death sentence in crackdown on scam centres
Myanmar's military-backed parliament approved a law authorizing capital punishment for individuals who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres. The 'Anti-Online Scam Bill' was passed after MPs approved changes to a draft bill during a joint session in Naypyidaw.
- Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies
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.