Myanmar

Myanmar military engaged in widespread abuses: UN human rights chief

Mar 16, 2022 09:51

The UN rights chief says Myanmar's military has engaged in widespread human rights violations and abuses, calling on the international community to take concerted, immediate measures to stem the spiral of violence in the Southeast Asian country.
Gambia urges UN top court to reject Myanmar’s bid to end Rohingya genocide case

Feb 24, 2022 10:49

Lawyers from Gambia have urged the United Nations’ top court to reject Myanmar’s legal attempt to end a case of genocide by the Southeast Asian country against Rohingya Muslims, after the Buddhist nation tried to get the case dismissed.
UN court hearings resume in Rohingya genocide case

Feb 22, 2022 02:33

The United Nations’ highest court is set to hear Myanmar’s preliminary objections to a genocide case brought against it over a brutal 2017 crackdown by the military on the Rohingya Muslim minority.
‘US not finished with sanctions on Myanmar military’

Feb 03, 2022 10:54

Counselor of the US Department of State Chollet Derek says the country will continue to slap new sanctions on the Myanmar military and its affiliates.
More than 1,500 people killed since coup in Myanmar: UN

Feb 01, 2022 13:55

The United Nations says at least 1,500 people have been killed and thousands more detained in year-long protests against the military coup in Myanmar.
Myanmar junta arrests more journalists amid escalating crackdown on media

Jan 20, 2022 15:43

Myanmar's military has detained at least three people working for an independent news portal as the junta's crackdown on independent media has been intensifying since last year's coup.
Monks flee temples as Myanmar troops intensify attack on rebel groups

Jan 16, 2022 09:45

Hundreds of Buddhist monks fled two major towns in Myanmar, a witness said Sunday, among thousands recently displaced by intense fighting between the military and rebel groups opposed to last year's coup.
UN envoy urges inclusive ASEAN approach to Myanmar crisis

Jan 13, 2022 08:47

The United Nations (UN) special envoy to Myanmar has called on Southeast Asian nations to support international efforts to engage all sides to the conflict in Myanmar in order to find a peaceful solution to the escalating violence in the country.
US permits import of Myanmar teak despite purported sanctions

Jan 12, 2022 05:46

The US has turned a blind eye on the import of Myanmar teak despite purported sanctions, according to a new report.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi gets four more years in prison

Jan 11, 2022 12:08

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four more years in prison, after a military court convicted her of three criminal charges.