The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

7 journalists jailed in India, Asia has highest behind bars: CPJ

The number of journalists jailed for doing their job has touched a record high this year, seeing a jump of 20 percent as compared to last year with a tally of 323, according to the annual prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists. India too continues to remain at…

Newslaundry · Dec 15, 2022

United Nations blocks Myanmar military taking UN seat

Rights groups say the National Unity Government, made up of elected members, must represent Myanmar at all UN bodies.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022

Afghan Taliban administration, Myanmar junta not allowed into United Nations for now

A decision on whether the Afghan Taliban administration and the Myanmar junta can send a United Nations ambassador to New York has been postponed for a second time, but could be reconsidered in the next nine months, according to a U.N. credentials committee report.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Myanmar man found dead on roadside

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A migrant worker found dead on a rural roadside in Sichon district on Monday morning was believed to have died from illness, police said.

Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022

Activists appeal for rescue of Rohingya refugees stranded at sea in leaking boat

Vessel thought to have embarked from Bangladesh is reportedly near Malaysia with 160 people onboard who have no food or water

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022

Hundreds of refugees adrift at sea between Bangladesh and Myanmar

During the week of December 5, Rohingya refugees sent messages of distress from boats adrift at sea. Their families have shared videos of the scenes, while human rights activists have called on neighbouring countries like Thailand to take action.

France 24 · Dec 10, 2022

Canada adds sanctions on Russia, Iran, Myanmar over human rights

Canada on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, Iran and Myanmar, citing alleged human rights violations by their governments.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

Vietnam vessel saves 154 Rohingya from sinking boat, transfers to Myanmar navy

A Vietnamese oil service vessel rescued 154 people from a sinking boat in the Andaman Sea and has transferred them to Myanmar's navy, state media reported, a group that was confirmed by activists as minority Rohingya Muslims.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

UN urges Southeast Asia governments to rescue stranded Rohingya

About 200 mostly Muslim Rohingya have been drifting for more than a week in the Andaman Sea after their boat broke down.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2022

Students call for Myanmar junta to #StopExecutingOurFriends after youth activists sentenced to death

Across Australia and Asia, young people have been chanting on the streets and scrawling a simple message on the palms of their hands, protesting against the recent death sentences imposed on 10 Myanmar people, including seven university students.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022