Context: India Myanmar Relations is important for UPSE GS Paper2.
Myanmar is the largest country in Mainland South-East Asia and the 10th largest in Asia by area. But it has emerged as an international concern due to the military coup in the country.
About the Military Coup: The military grabbed power by taking over the elected government under Aung San Suu Kyi, who led the National League for Democracy (NLD).
What triggered the coup?
The military has alleged &
Myanmar issue
The Myanmar government recently requested a 10-month extension to file a countermemorial in response to the complaint alleging that Myanmar violated the International Genocide Convention, but the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently rejected this request.
The lawsuit concerns the atrocities committed by the Myanmar military in 2017 during "clearing" operations in Rakhine state, which led to the eviction of Rohingya people.
What Caused Unrest in