The Latest Breaking News from Tom Andrews

UN expert urges a different approach to resolve the crisis in Myanmar

An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar has urged the international community to find a different approach to resolve the crisis in the Southeast Asian country, saying the current course of action is not working

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

World must rethink fundamental approach to Myanmar: UN expert

A plan to stop the violence that began with the military coup has made no progress, while the crisis has deepened.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

Russia, China in arms trade with Myanmar

It's hardly a surprise but an affirmation of the obvious. Myanmar's military regime is being backed, supported and protected by both Russia and China. What's new is that the specifics of this assistance have come to light in a landmark United Nations report uncovering the extent of arms and munitions…

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Australian farmers use Starlink satellite internet kits to access agtech for grain sowing program

An Australian farmer who has struggled with dodgy internet for years has strapped Starlink satellite internet kits to the roofs of his tractors for this year's grain crop sowing program.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Atrocities rise as Myanmar army faces pressure

When the soldiers from Myanmar’s notorious army reached the village of Nanneint, the residents fled. Some took refuge in the basement of a nearby Buddhist monastery.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2023

Myanmar is a failing state, led by a junta fuelled by Russian arms, says UN rights envoy

Civilians are being killed by Russian weapons just like in Ukraine, says special rapporteur Tom Andrews in call for global action

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Why Myanmar’s opposition wants a ban on jet fuel

Myanmar military takes fight against coup opponents to the skies as it loses ground on the battlefield.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023

UN Rights Expert Warns Myanmar Military Planning Sham Elections

The U.N. special rapporteur for Myanmar said the junta would try to spin a narrative to the population that the international community is accepting their regime.

The News Lens · Feb 1, 2023

UN expert: Myanmar junta will seek legitimacy in `sham' vote

The independent U.N. special investigator on Myanmar is warning that the country’s military rulers plan to seek legitimacy by orchestrating a “sham” election this year and is urging all countries to reject the illegal vote

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Hobart Hurricanes to chase 132 for BBL win

The Melbourne Stars posted a modest 7-131 after stand-in captain Nathan Ellis led a disciplined Hobart Hurricanes attack in their BBL clash at Blundstone Arena.

AAP · Jan 9, 2023