Myanmar: UN Security Council strongly condemns violence against peaceful protesters
Mar 11, 2021, at 11:27 pm
New York: The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and voiced “deep concern” at restrictions on medical personnel, civil society, labour unions and journalists, as demonstrations continue across the south-east Asian nation against the military takeover last month.
Myanmar's military officials detain two journalists
Mar 10, 2021, at 09:26 pm
Naypyitaw/UNI: Myanmar’s military detained two journalists and raided a further two news outlets on March 8 as the military continues its onslaught to quell media coverage of nationwide protests.
Mar 06, 2021, at 10:35 pm
New York: Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar’s military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday.
UN rights expert calls for ‘urgent and decisive’ action to support people of Myanmar
Mar 06, 2021, at 03:51 pm
New York: The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” against the military junta, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo.
Myanmar: Six journalists charged for coverage of anti-coup protests
Mar 05, 2021, at 10:06 pm
Naypyitaw/UNI: Myanmar authorities have charged six journalists for their coverage of anti-coup protests in Myanmar.
US VP Harris, Australian PM discuss boosting cooperation on China, Myanmar: White House
Mar 03, 2021, at 02:24 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a telephone call discussed ways to further cooperate on issues concerning China and Myanmar, the White House said in a press release.
Myanmar's military Junta recalls 100 diplomats from embassies in 19 nations: Reports
Mar 02, 2021, at 12:18 am
Bangkok/Sputnik: Myanmar's military authorities have recalled at least 100 diplomats from its missions in 19 countries in the wake of a controversial speech by the Asian country's envoy to the United Nations, U Kyaw Moe Tun, during the recent General Assembly session, the Irrawaddy news portal reported on Monday, citing leaked documents.
EU Foreign Policy chief urges Myanmar's military to stop violence against civilians
Mar 01, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on Sunday called on Myanmar's military to refrain from the use of force against own citizens and warned about upcoming consequences from Brussels.
White House says US preparing more measures against Myanmar
Mar 01, 2021, at 02:25 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
China’s rumoured involvement in the military coup will benefit no one except Beijing: Report
Mar 01, 2021, at 05:02 am
China’s rumoured involvement in the military coup will benefit no one except Beijing, The Taiwan Times opinion said.
At least six people die in clashes between police, protesters in Myanmar:Reports
Mar 01, 2021, at 04:29 am
Naypyitaw/Sputnik: At least six people died on Sunday across Myanmar during clashes between the police and protesters opposing the recent military takeover, the Irrawaddy news portal reported.
Myanmar: UN rights office condemns escalating violence in deadliest day of protests so far
Mar 01, 2021, at 04:01 am
New York: In response to the killing of at least 18 protesters demonstrating against Myanmar’s military coup, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Sunday strongly condemned the “escalating violence” and called for an immediate end to the use of force.
Relief programmes hit by ongoing crisis in Myanmar, UN humanitarian office says
Feb 27, 2021, at 06:53 pm
New York: The political unrest in Myanmar has impacted the ability of humanitarians to respond to the needs of vulnerable communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country’s conflict-affected areas, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday.
Myanmar Military suspends visas, prolongs entry ban until April: Reports
Feb 27, 2021, at 03:25 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The military-controlled foreign ministry in Myanmar has suspended all visas and prolonged the entry ban for travelers until the end of March, media said Friday.
UK imposes further sanctions on Myanmar’s top military
Feb 26, 2021, at 06:37 am
London/Sputnik: The UK has sanctioned another six military top-ranking officers of the Myanmar army, including Commander in Chief General Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged human rights violations following the February 1 coup against President Win Myint and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, the UK Foreign Office announced on Thursday.
‘No place’ for coups in today’s world, UN chief tells Myanmar military
Feb 23, 2021, at 10:45 pm
New York: On the opening day of a new UN Human Rights Council session on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his “full support to the people of Myanmar”, three weeks after the military takeover that has brought thousands out onto the streets in protest.
US sanctions 2 Myanmar generals over coup, Blinken warns of more actions
Feb 23, 2021, at 02:28 pm
Washignton/Sputnik: The US government sanctioned two individuals in connection with the military coup in Myanmar, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
EU Council condemns Myanmar coup, may impose sanctions
Feb 22, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Brussels/UNI: The European Union Council on Monday strongly condemned the military coup in Myanmar and said that it is considering sanctions against the individuals responsible for the ousting of the country's civilian government.
Myanmar: UN, US express concern regarding reports of violence
Feb 21, 2021, at 09:52 pm
Washington: The United Nations and the US State Department have both condemned the Myanmar's military rulers for their reported use of force against protesters.
Myanmar: Wikipedia in all languages blocked
Feb 20, 2021, at 02:23 pm
Naypyidaw/UNI: The access to Wikipedia in all languages has been blocked in Myanmar, the traffic monitoring service of NetBlocks said.
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge as protests continue
Feb 17, 2021, at 03:09 pm
Nay Pyi Taw/UNI: Myanmar's military rulers on Tuesday slapped detained opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, with a second criminal charge on the day she appeared in court via video link.
Myanmar: ‘World is watching’, UN Special Envoy urges military to refrain from violence
Feb 17, 2021, at 12:43 am
New York: The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has called on the country’s military leadership to refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, amid ongoing protests against the military takeover.
‘Unacceptable’ violence, intimidation and harassment in Myanmar: UN chief
Feb 16, 2021, at 02:41 pm
New York: An increased use of force and the reported deployment of armoured vehicles to major cities throughout Myanmar have sparked the deep concern of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Myanmar political crisis: Military urged to stop harassing civilians
Feb 15, 2021, at 02:32 pm
Nay Pyi Taw/UNI: Top diplomats of Western nations in Myanmar have called on the nation's military to end arrests of politicians, activists and restrictions on journalists, warning that "the world is watching."
Coup: Joe Biden administration launches new sanctions regime targeting the Myanmar military
Feb 14, 2021, at 06:53 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden has launched a new sanctions regime targeting the Myanmar military and its leaders, as well as their business interests, following the coup which hit the political situation of the South Asian country.
Coup: New Zealand severs diplomatic, military ties with Myanmar
Feb 14, 2021, at 06:28 am
Wellington: The New Zealand government has suspended all diplomatic ties with Myanmar as it does not recognise the military-led government of the nation.
Myanmar crisis: ‘All options should be on the table’, UN Human Rights Council hears
Feb 13, 2021, at 04:34 pm
New York: The UN deputy human rights chief and the independent expert on Myanmar have called for targeted sanctions against the leaders of what they both described as the coup that took place in the country last week, as the Human Rights Council met in special session on Friday to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Police resort to firearms to disperse anti-coup student protest in Myanmar: Reports
Feb 12, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Naypyitaw/UNI: Myanmarese police had to open fire to disperse an anti-coup student protest in the nation's fourth-largest city of Mawlamyine, claimed media reports on Friday.
Only ‘following orders’, no defence for any Myanmar atrocities: UN expert
Feb 12, 2021, at 05:02 pm
New York: The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar on Wednesday said that security forces in the country must “stand down before there are more casualties” among protesters, amid reports of use of lethal force against those demonstrating against last week’s military takeover.
Myanmar: UN office expresses ‘strong concern’ at use of force against demonstrators
Feb 10, 2021, at 03:56 pm
New York: The United Nations in Myanmar has voiced strong concerns over Tuesday’s reported use of force by security forces against demonstrators protesting the military takeover and arrests of elected leaders and politicians.