UN Draft Resolution Urges Peace Efforts In Myanmar Draft UN resolution calls for peace efforts in Myanmar amidst escalating violence and civil war. Urges humanitarian access and dialogue under ASEAN mediation. Top News · Aug 28, 2024
A proposed UN resolution on Myanmar condemns military attacks on civilians and urges peace efforts Britain is circulating a United Nations resolution on Myanmar urging renewed peace efforts The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024
Former junta prisoner calls for more Myanmar sanctions Australia needs to do more to put pressure on Myanmar's junta and kneecap the military's ability to source arms, Sean Turnell says. AAP · Aug 27, 2024
China steps up armed patrols on border as Myanmar conflict deepens China has reported artillery shells injuring residents in its territory amid fighting over the border in Shan State. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024
China is conducting military patrols near the Myanmar border as civil war rages on the other side China’s military is carrying out armed patrols near the Myanmar border this week, where the government is concerned about potential fallout from fierce fighting in a civil war on the other side The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024
Rohingya Refugees Mark 7Th Anniversary, Demand Safe Return Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh mark 7th anniversary of exodus from Myanmar, seeking safe return amidst ongoing challenges. Top News · Aug 25, 2024
Rohingya refugees mark the anniversary of their exodus and demand a safe return to Myanmar Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees have rallied in a southern Bangladeshi coastal district where they live in sprawling camps, marking the seventh anniversary of their mass exodus from Myanmar The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024
China’s deadly divide-and-rule tactics in Myanmar risk shock waves across region Far from acting as a broker, Beijing is playing both sides in a state torn by brutality and chaos The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
UN Fears Repeat Of 2017 Atrocities Against Rohingyas The United Nations said Friday it fears a repeat of the 2017 atrocities committed against the Rohingya minority in Myanmar, warning a human tragedy was unfolding in Rakhine State. International Business Times · Aug 23, 2024
UN rights chief raises alarm about Myanmar's Rohingya civilians trapped by fighting The U.N.’s human rights chief has joined a chorus of concern for members of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya ethnic minority after many were reported killed in recent fighting between the military government and the Arakan Army, an armed ethnic rebel group The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
Two freelance journalists reportedly killed with guerrillas in army raid on home in southern Myanmar Two freelance journalists in the strife-torn nation of Myanmar have been killed, one allegedly after being captured, when security forces raided the home of one of them in the southern state of Mon The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
In Myanmar’s brutal war, the military is weaponising sexual violence against women, children and LGBTQI+ people The United Nations verified 3,688 cases of conflict-related sexual violence around the world last year, a significant increase of 50% from 2022. This is certainly a vast underestimate of the true number of cases. The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024
Myanmar: Analysing the attack that killed dozens of Rohingya 1km from the Bangladesh border Activists working on behalf of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority say "hundreds" of refugees were killed on August 5 when they were bombed while trying to cross the river marking the border with Bangladesh. Many of the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine state had sought refuge in Maungdaw, a town on the… France 24 · Aug 22, 2024
Thousands flee after Myanmar rebels use drones to bomb Rohingya villagers Arakan Army targeting Muslim minority as Myanmar’s military are driven out of Rakhine, UN official says The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 15, 2024 No Bids As House Of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Auctioned Again The lakeside mansion where Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi spent years under house arrest was put up for auction for the second time on Thursday but once again attracted no bids, AFP reporters said.
Top News · Aug 14, 2024 China's Concerns Grow Amid Myanmar's Civil War Instability China's diplomatic visit to Myanmar addresses civil war instability and bilateral relations amidst growing conflict dynamics.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 China's foreign minister meets with Myanmar's military boss as civil war strains their relations China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar and met with the leader of its military government as growing instability from the neighboring country’s civil war causes concern in Beijing
Newslaundry · Aug 14, 2024 Assam govt ‘illegally’ cut reserved forest to ‘protect’ it from Nagaland, Mizoram ‘encroachers’ The Assam government has defended its “illegal” infrastructure of two joint battalions within two reserve forests, saying the decision – taken without central government approval – was necessary to protect these forests from encroachers from Nagaland and Mizoram, as well as undocumented Rohingya migrants from Myanmar.
Top News · Aug 13, 2024 Renewed Fears Of Ethnic Cleansing Against Rohingya In Myanmar Recent reports reveal a resurgence of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine state, prompting a humanitarian crisis.
Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024 Myanmar military committing war crimes at ‘alarming’ rate, UN warns UN investigators say more than three million people were displaced in Myanmar’s escalating conflict in last six months.
Top News · Aug 13, 2024 Japanese Executive Released In Myanmar After Rice Pricing Conviction Japanese executive released in Myanmar after rice pricing violation conviction. Myanmar faces economic instability amidst civil unrest and protests.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024 Myanmar releases a Japanese executive after he was arrested for selling rice above set prices A Japanese business executive who had been detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024 Children among up to 200 Rohingya killed in Myanmar drone attack Witnesses say people killed in artillery and drone attack that targeted civilians fleeing violence
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024 More injured Rohingya arriving in Bangladesh as Myanmar war intensifies Medical charity MSF warns of urgent need to protect civilians caught up in escalating conflict in western Rakhine State.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024 Unregulated vigilante armies push Indian state of Manipur to brink of civil war Thousands of rifles are in the hands of civilian militia who freely mobilise every night, with police and the state accused of being powerless