South Korea's latest COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a public backlash against conservative Christian churches for defying government orders aimed at preventing the disease's spread. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Celltrion to Begin Commercial Production of COVID-19 Antibody Drug
South Korea's Celltrion Inc will begin commercial production of its experimental treatment for COVID-19 this month, it said on Tuesday, as it pushes ahead with clinical trials of the antibody drug. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Campaign Opens Under the Shadow of COVID-19
The virus is likely to have unpredictable impacts on the poll, Myanmar’s second free election since its transition from military rule. ( read original story ...)
‘Kill All You See’: In a First, Myanmar Soldiers Tell of Rohingya Slaughter
Video testimony from two soldiers supports widespread accusations that Myanmar’s military tried to eradicate the ethnic minority in a genocidal campaign. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Relaxes Criteria for Discharging COVID-19 Patients as Hospitals Fill Up
Myanmar’s Health Ministry said most recovered COVID-19 patients can be released a minimum of 14 days after falling ill, and will no longer have to test negative twice. ( read original story ...)
Suu Kyi opens campaign for Myanmar election amid virus surge
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi raised her party’s flag at its office in the capital to start an election campaign that may be disrupted by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar is setting the stage for sham elections – the international community cannot just stand by
This November, Myanmar will stage nationwide elections. These elections are being hailed as a milestone in Myanmar’s history – a symbol of just how far we have come in fulfilling the promise of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi vows victory in election as campaign starts despite virus surge
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi launched her re-election bid on Tuesday ahead of polls set for November, vowing victory at a scaled-down ceremony in the capital after her original plans were scuppered ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar military accused of failing to prevent mine disaster
Activists say attempts to improve regulation of the mining industry will fail while the army remains all-powerful ... ( read original story ...)
Once foot soldiers in Myanmar’s army, now potential witnesses to mass atrocities
Two men believed to be deserters from Myanmar’s army are in the custody of the International Criminal Court at The Hague after reporting their participation, under military orders, in the 2017 ... ( read original story ...)