Read Myanmar Research Network member Dr Anne Décobert’s article in Melbourne Asia Review on how the human rights crisis in Myanmar justifies a solidarity-based approach to the provision of international aid. https://melbourneasiareview.edu.au/myanmars-human-rights-crisis-justifies-foregoing-neutrality-for-a-solidarity-based-approach-to-humanitarianism/

Myanmar Students' Association Australia, together with 178 Student Unions from all across Myanmar and in the diaspora, undersigned and released this statement to call for immediate and strong action by the international community, in our fight against the military junta and the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Statement in English Version: student_unions_statement

Submission by Myanmar Research Network Steering Committee members to the DfAT Foreign Affairs and Aid Sub-committee Public Hearing on Myanmar, held on 13 April UoMMRN submission_Parliamentary Hearing on Myanmar_22April21 For all submissions, see: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Foreign_Affairs_Defence_and_Trade/ForeignAffairsAR19-20/Submissions?fbclid=IwAR0BgYxlwGlUH3CGIx2WTdyNxnWXbmBZgVvibX7ZJEp9bo_HkOvGcs8I6J0

Read Myanmar Research Network members Dr Michael Breen and Dr Anne Décobert's article in the Melbourne Asia Review on political and systemic dynamics behind the military coup, and implications of the coup for democracy and federalism in Myanmar. https://melbourneasiareview.edu.au/is-the-military-coup-in-myanmar-the-death-knell-of-democracy-and-federalism/

Read Myanmar Research Network member Dr Anne Décobert's article in The Conversation on how donors should adapt by working with civil society and community-based organisations in Myanmar. https://theconversation.com/myanmars-coup-might-discourage-international-aid-but-donors-should-adapt-not-leave-154742

Read Myanmar Research Network member and former Australian Ambassador to Myanmar Chris Lamb's article in Asialink Insights how the lessons of history and changes in Myanmar society show the junta can’t win in the long run. https://asialink.unimelb.edu.au/insights/myanmar-yesterday,-today-and-a-new-tomorrow/_recache?fbclid=IwAR2ID07nCbLOGKaSkzunQXys-0XTpQGVMsudcQXyfArd-kr1iGcE9j4qXkY

On 1 February 2021, Myanmar’s military seized control of the country, arrested democratically elected leaders, and declared a year-long state of emergency. The coup presents a major blow to long-standing hopes for democratisation and peace in Myanmar. Throughout the country, citizens are responding through a growing movement of peaceful ‘civil disobedience’ and public protests in cities and towns. As members of the …

September 2020 DOCUMENT PDF: Impacts of Covid-19 on students from Myanmar studying in Australia - University of Melbourne   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have had significant impacts on international students studying at universities in Victoria, Australia. Steering Committee members of the Myanmar Research Network (MRN) at the University of Melbourne (UoM) in partnership with the Unimelb Myanmar Students’ Association (UMSA) conducted …

September 2020 DOCUMENTS PDF: Impacts of Covid-19 on students from Myanmar studying in Australia - All Universities   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have had significant impacts on international students studying at universities in Australia. Steering Committee members of the Myanmar Research Network (MRN) at the University of Melbourne (UoM) in partnership with the Unimelb Myanmar Students’ Association (UMSA) conducted a survey …