After debuting at the United Nations General Assembly, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin must get to work on foreign policy issues, not least Myanmar, says Bangkok-based journalist …
Mizoram set to defy Centre’s order: ‘Won’t collect biometric data of Myanmar refugees’
The MNF government has framed this issue as a political one, acknowledging its potential significance in the upcoming election polls, and believe it cannot be resolved until after the elections.
Tracing Myanmar Junta’s Repeated Governing Body Shakeups Since Coup
Regime boss Min Aung Hlaing has forced through his third reorganization of his State Administrative Council this year.
Protesting Torture Leads to Longer Jail Terms in Myanmar
Myanmar junta sentences63 political prisoners to an additional three to six years in prison for protesting torture in jail.
UN Human Rights Chief Demands Urgent Action to End ‘Unspeakable Tragedy’ in Myanmar
Volker Turk shone a long overdue and much-needed spotlight on a particular tragedy that the rest of the international community has chosen to ignore.
Myanmar garment workers struggle to survive – and keep up with global orders
The political turmoil in Myanmar has presented global fashion brands in the country with a conundrum – stay or leave? Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia Still Chasing Oil and Gas Prospects in Myanmar
Energy is the key industry in Myanmar, receiving the largest share of foreign investment. Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise provides the regime with its main source of revenue by selling oil and gas …
Indian envoy to UN highlights ongoing situation in Myanmar at HRC session
Pandey on Tuesday highlighted the ongoing situation in Myanmar and said that the displacement of people has led to an influx of Myanmar nationals into India …
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face new crisis as funding diminishes: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) — Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, now face a dire situation as aid funding diminishes, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday. The Rohingya, who have faced repeated climate shocks since their exodus from Myanmar …
How Chinese-Run Mines Are Fueling the Myanmar Junta’s Terror Campaign
Troops based at Letpadaung in Sagaing have embarked on a campaign of massacres, rape and arson that has left thousands of residents fearing for their survival.