Separatist group claims to have failed in achieving intended objectives, urges southern political figures, leaders to engage in dialogue

Tensions between Riyadh, Abu Dhabi expected to exacerbate after STC's Aidarous al-Zubaidi departs for Somaliland, then to the UAE

Riyadh threatens to bomb Aden if STC's Aidarous al-Zubaidi does not show up

Riyadh claims Abu Dhabi shipping weapons to STC separatists following Mukalla airstrike

Wisma Putra fears that separatist group's actions have intensified tensions, threaten fragile security environment

Tok Mat calls on Naypyidaw to do more, prevent issue from impacting neighbours in bloc

Important to strengthen bloc's mechanisms, unity to face shared challenges, says Sihasak Phuangketkeow

Tok Mat visits Burmese capital to probe recent violation of ceasefire undermining peace plan efforts

Despite certain pitfalls, bloc has been proactive in restoring peace and stability, proving its skill in addressing regional challenges, says analyst

Impossible to know what state her heart is in, no way of verifying if she is even alive, says son

KIGALI, June 8 — Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo.

ISTANBUL, May 6 — The Burmese military junta has extended the ceasefire against ethnic rebels until the end of May amid efforts to mitigate the fallout of the earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing state media reports.

PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — Malaysia has called for the extension and expansion of the current ceasefires in Myanmar, which expired yesterday, to ensure safe, unhindered humanitarian operations, especially in areas affected by the recent earthquake.

BANGKOK, April 18 — Myanmar's State Administration Council chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and the country's National Unity Government's Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than have pledged to extend the ceasefire in the country and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

NYAPYITAW, April 5 — Asean countries, especially Malaysia, hope the military ruling Myanmar will extend the ceasefire beyond the previously announced period so relief and recovery efforts can continue after the earthquake.

GENEVA, April 4 — Myanmar's military is limiting critically needed humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in areas where it sees opposition to its rule, the United Nations (UN) human rights office said today.

NAYPYIDAW, April 1 — A major rebel alliance in Myanmar has declared a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military to support an international humanitarian response to last week's devastating earthquake.

BANGKOK, March 29 — In the hours after a massive earthquake flattened buildings in Myanmar's Mandalay on Friday, survivors scrambled through the debris using their bare hands in desperate attempts to save those still trapped.

NAYPYITAW, March 31 — The chief of Myanmar's ruling junta has vowed to hold a free and fair election in December, as he urged armed opponents in a widening civil war to renounce violence and pursue dialogue.

ISTANBUL, March 12 — The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria Geir O.