Aung San Suu Kyi

Aside from further embittering the population toward the military junta, the disbanding of the former ruling party is unlikely to have much impact on Myanmar's downward trajectory.

New convictions extend the NLD leader's prison term, an effort critics of the military government say is designed to keep her from contesting elections planned for 2023.

Sean Turnell was sentenced alongside Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he served as an economic adviser prior to her overthrow last year.

In the midst of a nationwide struggle, many foreign governments are still acting as if the country can return to its previous "democratic" path.

A conviction could lead to her party being dissolved and unable to participate in a new election the military has promised will take place in 2023.

This week, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will begin his second official mission to the country as the bloc's special envoy.

The ousted leader's transfer came as the military administration's defense minister attended an ASEAN meeting in Cambodia.

The sentence is designed to legitimize the military's seizure of power while keeping the 76-year-old elected leader from returning to an active role in politics.

The relatively large number of female leaders in Asia appears surprising given their general paucity globally.

Professor Sean Turnell had worked as an economic policy advisor to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Assuming responsibility for the ICJ case is a means for the National Unity Government to assert its position as Myanmar's legitimate government.