US concerned over Myanmar military's restrictions on peaceful assembly: State Dept
Feb 09, 2021, at 02:10 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States is concerned about the Myanmar military's decision to restrict peaceful protests, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.
Protests against Myanmar coup go into day 2 as Junta restores internet access
Feb 08, 2021, at 02:27 am
Nay Pyi Taw/Sputnik: Myanmar saw a second day of mass protests against the military on Sunday, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of the country's biggest city Yangon to denounce the coup, media said.
Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says
Feb 07, 2021, at 10:37 pm
New York: The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and that demonstrations are not subjected to reprisals.
Myanmar: Thousands join protests in Yangon after military coup
Feb 07, 2021, at 12:08 am
Nay Pyi Taw/Sputnik: Several thousand people took to the streets in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon on Saturday to participate in the first mass protest against the military rule since the recent coup, media reported.
Military shuts down internet again after Myanmar coup
Feb 06, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar went into its second nationwide internet shutdown in a week’s time on Saturday after the military seized power and arrested the Southeast Asian country’s civilian leaders.
Expert asks whether China will provide cover for Myanmar's coup makers
Feb 04, 2021, at 02:38 am
A leading newspaper opinion piece has claimed that China will defend the coup makers in Myanmar.
Security Council unity ‘crucial’ to support democracy in Myanmar
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:43 pm
New York: The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in the country in the wake of the recent power grab by the military and the declaration of a one-year state of emergency.
Deep fears of violent crackdown in Myanmar, UN rights chief warns
Feb 03, 2021, at 05:56 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced “deep fears” of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices in Myanmar, where the military assumed all powers and declared a state of emergency after overthrowing the civilian government and arresting top political leaders, on Monday.
Senate minority leader expects Biden administration to quickly sanction Myanmar's military
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:44 am
Washington/Sputnik: US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he talked to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the need for a response to the Myanmar coup, adding that he expects the United States to immediately impose sanctions against Myanmar's military leaders.
Myanmar military creates state administrative council to assume gov't functions - Reports
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:37 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar’s military on Tuesday announced the creation of a State Administrative Council that will take on government functions during the one-year state of emergency, the media reported.
Myanmar military releases most of detained regional officials: Reports
Feb 02, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar military released on Tuesday the majority of regional chief ministers and ruling party lawmakers detained in a recent coup, a senior military official told Xinhua news agency.
Arrests, military control ‘a serious blow’ to democratic reforms in Myanmar: UN chief
Feb 02, 2021, at 03:29 pm
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the detention of Myanmar’s top political leaders and government officials, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, by the country’s military.
Biden says US may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar over recent actions
Feb 02, 2021, at 02:43 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden said on Monday the United States may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar in connection with the most recent coup there.
EU leaders condemn coup in Myanmar, call for release of detained, respect of election
Feb 01, 2021, at 09:24 pm
Brussels/Sputnik: European Union leadership reacted in condemnation to the events unfolding in Myanmar on Monday, urging the release of those detained and compliance with the disputed election results.
Myanmar: Military announces emergency situation for a year, Aung San Suu Kyi detained
Feb 01, 2021, at 02:19 pm
Naypyidaw/UNI: Myanmar’s military announced an emergency situation in the country for the period of one year after the detention of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as President Win Myint and other members of the ruling party, the Xinhua news agency reports.
Myanmar: UN chief following developments ‘with great concern’
Jan 30, 2021, at 03:04 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for restrain in Myanmar, amid reports of rising tensions over the outcome of last year’s general elections.
Pakistan, China, North Korea among several other nations in US' religious freedom violation list
Dec 09, 2020, at 10:38 pm
Washington DC: The United States of America has designated several nations, including China, Pakistan and North Korea, as countries of concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for 'engaging systematic, ongoing, egregious religious freedom violations'.
Myanmar rice exporters seek govt's help after Chinese trader escapes owing millions of dollars
Dec 09, 2020, at 05:35 pm
A Chinese trader disappeared without paying for more than 2.6 billion kyats (nearly US$2 million) worth of rice, forcing Myanmar rice traders to seek help from the Ministry of Commerce and Chinese officials, media reports said on Tuesday.
UN chief calls for ‘peaceful, orderly and credible’ elections in Myanmar
Nov 07, 2020, at 03:16 pm
New York: Ahead of elections in Myanmar on 8 November, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated his hope that the vote would help advance “inclusive sustainable development” across the country.
UN expert urges Myanmar not to undermine ‘very lifeblood of democracy’ ahead of polls
Nov 04, 2020, at 03:30 pm
New York: An independent UN human rights expert has called on the Government and military of Myanmar to stop persecuting opposition supporters, including journalists and student protesters, ahead of next week’s general elections.
‘Serious concerns’ over rights situation in Myanmar ahead of next month’s elections
Oct 29, 2020, at 10:08 pm
New York: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) voiced “serious concerns” on Tuesday over the situation in Myanmar – including rights violations and proliferation of hateful speech against minority communities – as the country prepares for general elections next month.
Bangladesh: Chinese envoy expresses concern over non-repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar
Oct 12, 2020, at 02:41 am
Dhaka/UNI: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming, on Sunday, expressed concern at the non repatriation process of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Sep 30, 2020, at 09:45 pm
New York: Bilateral cooperation is the only way to effectively resolve the repatriation issue between Myanmar and Bangladesh, the Minister of the Office of the State Counsellor of Myanmar, told the UN General Assembly.
Sep 26, 2020, at 03:26 am
Nay Pyi Taw: A Myanmar newspaper has challenged claims made by Beijing’s state-run media Global Times that Western organizations are helping local NGOs in Myanmar and elsewhere in Southeast Asia mount anti-China campaigns and oppose China-backed projects.
Myanmar: Mounting child death toll during Rakhine village assaults must end, urges rights expert
Sep 23, 2020, at 03:34 pm
New York: The assaults by security forces in Myanmar on villages in Rakhine state “need to stop”, and a ceasefire should be declared immediately, said the UN independent rights expert on the situation across the country on Tuesday.
Myanmar: Upcoming elections an opportunity to take a new inclusive democratic path
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:28 pm
New York: The Government of Myanmar should embrace upcoming national elections, scheduled for November, as an opportunity to take a new and fully inclusive democratic path, and to address the root of causes of abuses suffered by ethnic minorities, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has urged.
Myanmar latest to call out China for arming insurgents amid outrage by Vietnam and Philippines
Jul 03, 2020, at 01:59 am
Naypyitaw/IBNS: At a time when China is being viewed with increased suspicion for its aggression in the South China Sea, its role in Covid-19, and more recently the violent face-off with India, the country's closest ally Myanmar has alleged that China is arming the insurgent groups in the country with sophisticated weapons and sought international intervention to tackle the situation.
At least 113 people dead in Myanmar monsoon landslide: Emergency Services
Jul 02, 2020, at 03:16 pm
Bangkok/Sputnik: A landslide caused by monsoon rains in Myanmar has killed no less than 113 people, the country's emergency services said on Thursday.
UN condemns killing of WHO staffer in Myanmar transporting COVID-19 samples
Apr 22, 2020, at 01:32 pm
New York/IBNS: A World Health Organization (WHO) worker has been killed while driving a vehicle carrying COVID-19 samples in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, the United Nations country office confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
Almost 25,000 prisoners released in Myanmar as part of new year amnesty
Apr 18, 2020, at 11:36 am
Naypyitaw/Sputnik/UNI: Myanmar President U Win Myint has granted amnesty to a total of 24,896 prisoners across the country as part of the celebration of traditional Burmese New Year, media reported on Friday.