The UN human rights chief said Sunday he is “deeply alarmed” by a resurgence of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and warned of further “atrocities”.Clashes have rocked Rakhine since the Arakan Army …
Arakan Army denies targeting Rohingya as UN warns of further atrocities
A powerful armed ethnic group in Myanmar said yesterday denying accusations it had targeted members of the Muslim-minority Rohingya during the offensive as the UN human rights chief said he is deeply …
As ethnic armed group seized town in Myanmar, Muslim Rohingyas flee again
A powerful ethnic armed group fighting Myanmar’s military government in the country’s western state of Rakhine claimed Saturday to have seized a town near the border with Bangladesh, marking the …
As ethnic armed group claims to have captured a town in western Myanmar, Muslim Rohingyas flee again
A powerful ethnic armed group fighting Myanmar’s military government in the country’s western state of Rakhine is claiming to have seized a town near the Bangladesh border, marking the latest victory …
Beijing ready to cooperate with Rabat on kidnapped Moroccans in Myanmar, allegedly held by Chinese nationals
As the case of kidnapped Moroccans in Myanmar continues to unfold, the Chinese embassy in Rabat has expressed its readiness to provide all necessary support and cooperation necessary to rescuing the …
Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of western town
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group on Saturday claimed its fighters had seized control of a town in western Rakhine state, in what would be another blow to the junta.
Myanmar’s 59th gems emporium concludes in Naypyidaw
YANGON: The 59th Gems Emporium of Myanmar has concluded in the capital city of Naypyidaw, the official daily The Mirror reported on Monday (May 13).
Myanmar set new highest temperature record; several provinces hit above 43 degrees Celsius, highest seen in 45 years
The heatwave in Myanmar is getting worst as some provinces on Friday saw searing heat that hit record numbers.
Conscription Crisis: Myanmar’s Military is Recruiting Young Men at Gunpoint
With its effort to conscript young people for military service in Myanmar facing intense resistance from young people, their families, and the local administrators who help select conscripts, the …
Japan’s ‘Special Relationship’ With Myanmar Has Abetted Decades of Military Rule
In light of EAO and NUG leaders’ recent talks in Tokyo, The Irrawaddy revisits a column from 2022 exploring Japan’s decades-long ties with Myanmar’s military regimes.