The Myanmar government has suspended the issuance of permits to work overseas for citizens eligible for conscription.
Two killed and 15 injured in rebels’ heavy weapon attack in western Myanmar
Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a heavy weapons attack in western Myanmar’s Rakhine State on Saturday, the State Administration Council’s Information Team reported.
Myanmar crisis: Time for a troika tactic
Asean leaders gathered in Jakarta for an emergency summit on Myanmar at which the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) – entailing the cessation of violence in the country, constructive dialogue among parties …
Myanmar students may be ‘forced to support an oppressive regime’ after graduating from Australian universities
That’s the fear of many Myanmar nationals studying at universities across Australia as graduation, and the expiry of their student visas, draws near. “People are angry and feeling anxious and hopeless,” international student Eden, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, told the ABC.
2 killed, 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in western Myanmar
YANGON, May 4 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a heavy weapons attack in western Myanmar’s Rakhine State on Saturday, the State Administration Council’s Information Team reported.
Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ
Bangladesh and the Gambia on Friday expressed hope to witness a speedy resolution of the case filed against Myanmar
Myanmar stops men from working abroad as war heats up
There is a large diaspora of Myanmar citizens working in other countries in Asia and the Middle East, and previously locals had been allowed to leave for jobs abroad. But the restrictions comes as the …
Under Siege From All Sides, Press Freedom Must Prevail in Myanmar
On World Press Freedom Day, we redouble our commitment to providing the people of Myanmar with independent journalism and accurate information.
Over 50 die of heatstroke in Myanmar in April
In the scorching month of April, over 50 fatalities were recorded due to heatstroke in Mandalay, central Myanmar, an official from the Mani Sala Rescue Organization told Xinhua on Friday. Among the …
234,000 stimulant tablets seized in eastern Myanmar
YANGON, May 3 (Xinhua) — Myanmar police have seized 234,000 stimulant tablets in eastern Myanmar’s Shan State, according to a statement from the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on …