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Myanmar's Suu Kyi misses court hearings due to quarantine

A legal official says ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has not attended recent court hearings in which she is a defendant because she has been quarantined due to possible exposure to the coronavirus

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Thai fishermen held by Myanmar police

Thai fishermen held by Myanmar police

RANONG: Two Thai men have been arrested by Myanmar police while fishing near Koh Son in Myanmar waters, Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 said on Monday.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi 'in quarantine' after staff test Covid-positive

Myanmar's Suu Kyi 'in quarantine' after staff test Covid-positive

Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has skipped three days of her trial in a junta court after Covid-19 was detected among her staff and she was placed in quarantine, a source with knowledge of the case said Monday.

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Myanmar Junta Leader Vows to ‘Annihilate’ Opponents

The leader of Myanmar’s military made the threat at a parade marking Armed Forces Day. The junta ousted civilian leaders, including State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, in February 2021.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi 'in quarantine' after staff tests Covid-19 positive

Yangon (AFP) - Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has skipped three days of her trial in a junta court after Covid-19 was detected among her staff and she was placed in quarantine, a source with knowledge of the case said Monday.

Myanmar leader vows to 'annihilate' opponents of army rule

Myanmar’s leader has vowed to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would “annihilate” them

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Myanmar junta chief vows no talks with opposition "terrorists"

Myanmar's junta chief on Sunday said the military would not negotiate with "terrorist" opposition forces, vowing to annihilate them during a speech on Armed Forces Day, as opponents of last year's coup vowed they would fight on.

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Myanmar army says will 'annihilate' coup opponents on crackdown anniversary

Myanmar army says will 'annihilate' coup opponents on crackdown anniversary

Myanmar's junta will "annihilate" coup opponents, army chief Min Aung Hlaing said Sunday as the military staged a show of force on the anniversary of its bloodiest crackdown so far on democracy protests.

15 Myanmar nationals caught for illegal entry after car chase

15 Myanmar nationals caught for illegal entry after car chase

KANCHANABURI: Fifteen job seekers from Myanmar were arrested after a vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a roadside power post in Sai Yok district after being chased by police on Saturday.

‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship

‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship

Increasingly isolated on the world stage, Myanmar’s deepening Russia ties will be on display at annual Armed Forces Day.

Illegal migrants en route to Malaysia arrested in Songkhla

Illegal migrants en route to Malaysia arrested in Songkhla

SONGKHLA: A group of 61 illegal job seekers from Myanmar on their way to Malaysia were arrested at a resort in this southern border province on Friday night.

US, UK, Canada sanctions target Myanmar air force, ‘arms dealers’

US, UK, Canada sanctions target Myanmar air force, ‘arms dealers’

New sanctions imposed as generals who seized power in February 2021 coup continue assault on civilians.

‘I was lost’: Kyiose faced homelessness after arriving in Australia from Myanmar – and he’s not alone

‘I was lost’: Kyiose faced homelessness after arriving in Australia from Myanmar – and he’s not alone

Half of all respondents say they experienced homelessness exacerbated by language issues and other systemic barriers

The Guardian - AU

US, UK slap new sanctions on Myanmar after genocide designation

US, UK slap new sanctions on Myanmar after genocide designation

Washington (AFP) - The United States and Britain on Friday announced new sanctions against the Myanmar military that are intended to coincide with the anniversary of a bloody crackdown on protests following last year's coup d'etat.

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U.S. issues sanctions on alleged arms dealers for Myanmar junta

The United States imposed new sanctions on Friday targeting alleged arms dealers and companies it said were involved in procuring weapons for Myanmar's junta, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

Japan's Eneos plans to withdraw from Myanmar's Yetagun gas project

TOKYO: Japanese energy company Eneos Holdings aims to withdraw from Myanmar's Yetagun gas project in response to "social issues", a spokesperson said on Friday, amid criticism that the project is funding the southeast Asian nation's military junta.

Telenor completes Myanmar business sale

OSLO: Telenor will receive payments for the sale of its Myanmar operations over the next five years, the Norwegian telecoms company said on Friday as it announced the completion of the transaction.

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Myanmar’s crimes against the Rohingya warrant UN intervention

Letter: When individual states fail to protect their own populations, the international community must be prepared to act, writes Chris Hughes

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7 illegal job seekers from Myanmar caught in Ranong

RANONG: Seven illegal job seekers from Myanmar were arrested near the border in Muang district of this southern province in the early hours of Thursday.

Myanmar army denies Rohingya genocide, says some individuals may have committed crimes

Myanmar's military did not commit genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims during 2017 operations in Rakhine state, but crimes may have been committed by personnel on an individual level, an army spokesman said on Thursday.

Myanmar 'special command' authorised lethal attacks on civilians - report

Myanmar's junta chief created a special command a day after last year's coup that was solely responsible for deployment and operations of troops in urban areas, and authorised lethal attacks on unarmed civilians, human rights investigators said.

Myanmar military deliberately killed civilians after coup: Report

Fortify Rights says 61 senior police and military officials should be investigated for alleged ‘crimes against humanity’

Facebook Promises Change But It Is Stained by Hate Speech

Mark Zuckerberg's group finds itself once again at the center of a controversy linked to its content moderation policy.

Facebook Wants to Change But Is Stained by Hate Speech

Mark Zuckerberg's group finds itself once again at the center of a controversy linked to its content moderation policy.

Asean envoy urges restraint from Myanmar military

PHNOM PENH: A Southeast Asian envoy said on Wednesday he had urged Myanmar's ruling military to show restraint during offensives and was told by the junta leader there would be no access to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi while her trial was ongoing.

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