Human rights violations in Myanmar: European Council imposes fresh sanctions

The European Council today adopted a fourth round of sanctions given the continuing grave situation and intensifying human rights violations in Myanmar.
21 February 2022, 19:13 PM

Myanmar military arrests more journalists

Myanmar's military government has arrested two more local journalists, army-owned television reported on Saturday, the latest among dozens of detentions in a sweeping crackdown on the media since a Feb. 1 coup.
22 August 2021, 07:48 AM

After months of failed talks, ASEAN under pressure to appoint envoy

Foreign ministers from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are under pressure to appoint a special envoy to Myanmar this week after months of negotiations have failed to find a consensus candidate.
1 August 2021, 04:04 AM

UN says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting

An estimated 230,000 people have been displaced by fighting in Myanmar and need assistance, the United Nations said on Thursday, as a major armed ethnic group expressed concern about military force, civilian deaths and a widening of the conflict.
24 June 2021, 18:02 PM

Moscow committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar: Russian defence minister tells visiting junta leader

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told visiting junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that Moscow is committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar, Russia’s RIA news agency reported.
23 June 2021, 09:32 AM

Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda, rights group says

Facebook’s recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company’s own policies in Myanmar following a military takeover in February, a new report by the rights group Global Witness says.
23 June 2021, 09:14 AM

Britain tightens sanctions net on Myanmar military

Britain added three Myanmar entities to its sanctions list on Monday: state-owned pearl and timber firms, and the 'State Administration Council' which runs the functions of the state, a notice posted on the British government website said.
21 June 2021, 17:03 PM

Pope Francis pleads for humanitarian corridors in Myanmar

Vatican Head Pope Francis has pleaded for humanitarian corridors to be allowed in Myanmar that has been witnessing conflicts since the February 1 military coup.
21 June 2021, 04:41 AM

Myanmar junta leader leaves for Russia conference, second trip abroad since coup

Myanmar's junta leader has flown out of the country to attend a conference in Moscow, state media reported on Sunday, his second trip abroad since seizing power in February.
20 June 2021, 15:40 PM

Civil society groups call to 'redouble' pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation

Civil society groups have called for the international community to redouble pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation.
20 June 2021, 10:56 AM

India abstains from voting on UNGA's Myanmar resolution, says it was placed hastily

India -- along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal -- abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying the resolution was "tabled hastily, and is not conducive to aiding joint efforts toward strengthening the democratic process” in that country.
20 June 2021, 06:40 AM

United Nations calls for halt of weapons to Myanmar

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
18 June 2021, 20:31 PM

Myanmar village burned after fighting; residents blame security forces

Security forces set ablaze a village in central Myanmar after clashing there with opponents of the ruling junta, leaving at least two elderly people burned to death, several village residents said on Wednesday.
17 June 2021, 08:39 AM

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial on Monday, appearing unwell as the first witnesses took the stand in cases against her of illegally possessing walkie-talkie radios and breaking coronavirus protocols, her lawyer said.
14 June 2021, 06:44 AM

Japan’s House of Councillors condemns Myanmar coup, calls to revive democracy

House of Councillors of Japan has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the coup d’état in Myanmar and has called for early recovery of the democratic political system in the country.
12 June 2021, 13:49 PM

UN rights commissioner warns of escalating Myanmar violence

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned on Friday of intensifying violence in Myanmar and condemned the army's "outrageous" use of heavy weapons, while urging a wider diplomatic effort to pressure the ruling generals.
11 June 2021, 11:19 AM

Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against Suu Kyi

New corruption cases have been opened against Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other former officials from her government, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar said on Thursday.
10 June 2021, 05:05 AM

Biden's top Asia official says Myanmar situation getting worse

President Joe Biden's policy coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region said on Tuesday the situation inside military-ruled Myanmar was deeply concerning and continuing to get worse and the United States was looking at all possible scenarios there.
8 June 2021, 20:26 PM

UN says estimated 100,000 displaced by Myanmar violence

The United Nations said on Tuesday an estimated 100,000 people had been displaced in Myanmar's Kayah State by recent violence, including "indiscriminate attacks by security forces" against civilian areas.
8 June 2021, 11:42 AM

At least 20 killed by Myanmar forces in Ayeyarwady delta, media reports

At least 20 people were killed by Myanmar's security forces in the Ayeyarwady river delta region on Saturday after villagers armed with catapults and crossbows fought back against troops searching for weapons, local media and residents said.
5 June 2021, 11:51 AM