Myanmar: Cycle of ‘human rights violations and abuses’ continues, warns Bachelet
Jun 15, 2022, at 05:08 pm
New York: Still suffering from the devastating consequences of the February 2021 military coup, the UN rights chief said on Tuesday that the people of Myanmar remain “trapped in a cycle of poverty and displacement, human rights violations and abuses”.
Myanmar: Death sentences ‘vile attempt at instilling fear’, rights experts charge
Jun 12, 2022, at 02:48 am
New York: The international community must increase pressure on Myanmar ‘s military rulers in the wake of their decision to move ahead with death sentences against four individuals, including two prominent opponents of the regime, UN independent human rights experts said on Friday.
China will soon establish their control over Indian Ocean by establishing ports on Myanmar: Reports
May 22, 2022, at 05:50 am
Beijing: China will soon establish their control over the Indian Ocean by establishing ports on Myanmar, media reports said on Saturday.
Response plan launched to support 1.4 million Rohingya and Bangladeshis
Mar 30, 2022, at 05:51 pm
New York: “Robust and sustained international support” is again needed for Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi communities generously hosting them, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.
Myanmar: ‘Appalling’ violations demand ‘unified and resolute international response’
Mar 16, 2022, at 07:11 pm
New York: Security forces in Myanmar have killed at least 1,600 people and detained more than 12,500, since the military coup last year, the UN rights office said on Tuesday.
Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges pointing finger at China
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:02 pm
New York: Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday, pointing finger at countries like China and Russia.
Number of internally displaced in Myanmar doubles, to 800,000
Feb 12, 2022, at 07:17 pm
New York: The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Myanmar has doubled since February of last year, now crossing the 800,000 mark, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) announced on Friday.
Myanmar: ‘Meaningful action’ needed to stop the slaughter
Feb 02, 2022, at 07:00 pm
New York: Marking the first anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the independent UN expert monitoring the country implored States on Tuesday to take more robust action, reiterating his call for an arms embargo to stop the killing of innocent people.
UK joins US, Canada in imposing new sanctions against Myanmar officials
Feb 01, 2022, at 11:21 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: The UK marked the first anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar on Tuesday by joining the US and Canada in imposing new sanctions against three government officials that they said "have been instrumental in suppressing democracy and stifling opposition voices."
‘Urgent, renewed effort’ needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: Bachelet
Jan 29, 2022, at 07:25 pm
New York: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet appealed on Friday for the international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar’s military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after seizing power in a coup.
At least four children killed during escalation of conflict in Myanmar
Jan 12, 2022, at 08:40 pm
New York: At least four children have been killed and multiple others have been maimed during an escalation of conflict over the past week in Myanmar, said the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday.
Myanmar court sentences Aung Suu Kyi over walkie taikies
Jan 10, 2022, at 10:37 pm
Naypyidaw/UNI: Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday was sentenced for four more years by a Myanmar court after convicting her for several charges including illegally possessing walkie-talkies and violating Covid restrictions.
Myanmar: WFP plans to aid 4 million through 2022
Jan 08, 2022, at 07:40 pm
New York: Ten months since the military takeover in February 2021, food insecurity in Myanmar has risen sharply, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022
Jan 01, 2022, at 10:00 pm
New York: The people of Myanmar are facing an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis with needs escalating dramatically since the military takeover and a severe COVID-19 third wave.
Myanmar: Attack leaves 35 dead, including 4 children
Dec 29, 2021, at 05:01 pm
New York: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) condemned on Tuesday the reported killing of at least 35 people, including four children and two humanitarian workers, in the Kayah state, in Myanmar.
UN Special Envoy calls for New Year’s ceasefire in Myanmar
Dec 28, 2021, at 09:27 pm
New York: The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has appealed for a New Year’s ceasefire following weeks of escalating violence in the country.
Rights abuses in Myanmar ‘deepening on an unprecedented scale’
Dec 11, 2021, at 08:52 pm
New York: More than 10 months since Myanmar's military seized power, the country’s human rights situation is deepening on an unprecedented scale, the UN rights office, OHCHR, has warned.
Myanmar: Junta troops burn 11 villagers alive in Sagaing
Dec 09, 2021, at 02:54 am
Naypyitaw/UNI: Myanmar junta personnel massacred 11 civilians in northwestern Sagaing region by reportedly burning them alive in retaliation to militia attacks, according to local residents and militia.
Disturbed at recent verdicts in Myanmar, says India over jail term for Aung San Suu Kyi
Dec 07, 2021, at 10:40 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India on Tuesday voiced concern over the sentencing of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and said that as a neighbouring democracy it has always backed democratic transition in that country.
General Assembly defers decision on Afghanistan and Myanmar seats
Dec 07, 2021, at 05:34 pm
New York: The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to delay a decision on who will represent Afghanistan and Myanmar at the world body.
Myanmar: Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi awarded four years jail term
Dec 06, 2021, at 11:22 pm
A Myanmar court has sentenced ousted leader and Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison.
Myanmar pardons, deports American journalist Danny Fenster
Nov 16, 2021, at 07:32 pm
Naypyidaw/UNI: The military government of Myanmar pardoned and released the American journalist Danny Fenster on Monday, days after his conviction on Nov 12 on charges of violating visa laws and unlawful association.
Conviction of US journalist symbolic of media repression in Myanmar: UN rights chief
Nov 13, 2021, at 10:04 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday urged authorities in Myanmar to immediately release all journalists who have been jailed for practicing their profession.
Myanmar: American journalist Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years in prison
Nov 12, 2021, at 10:52 pm
A Myanmar court has sentenced American journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison, his lawyer said on Friday, CNN reported.
Myanmar: Systematic attack on civilians, rights mechanism reveals
Nov 06, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Preliminary evidence shows a widespread and systematic attack on civilians in Myanmar in the wake of the coup in February, amounting to crimes against humanity, the head of a fact-finding body established by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday.
‘Urgent’ international response needed in Myanmar: UN chief
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:36 pm
New York: An “urgent” international response is needed to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a “catastrophe” in the heart of Southeast Asia and beyond, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned. In a report sent to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the UN chief also said he feared that the military’s grip on power would become increasingly difficult to counter.
Human rights ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar: UN calls for urgent action
Sep 24, 2021, at 05:49 pm
New York: Urgent action is needed to prevent the situation in Myanmar from escalating into a “full-blown conflict”, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned on Thursday.
Myanmar: UN expert says current international efforts failing, urges ‘change of course’
Sep 23, 2021, at 11:42 pm
New York: The UN independent rights expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday that conditions inside the country following the 1 February military coup have worsened, urging a “change of course” to prevent further human rights abuses and deaths.
Pakistan's high-level military delegation visits Myanmar
Sep 10, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Islamabad: A high-level military delegation of Pakistan recently secretly visited Myanmar from Sept 1 to 5, media reports said.
Myanmar: Rights expert calls for ‘COVID ceasefire’, urges UN action
Jul 28, 2021, at 07:23 pm
New York: The UN independent expert on the human rights situation in Myanmar on Tuesday called for a “COVID ceasefire” for the country, as infections and deaths soar even as the military junta escalates attacks against healthcare workers.