The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s defense ministry and two banks used by the ruling military junta to buy arms and other goods from foreign sources.
US slaps sanctions on Myanmar’s defense ministry, banks
The banks were named as Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB) and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank (MICB), which receive and transmit foreign currencies for Myanmar’s government, including …
UN expert urges a different approach to resolve the crisis in Myanmar
An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar has urged the international community to find a different approach to resolve the crisis in the Southeast Asian country,
ASEAN must hold Myanmar junta accountable – UN expert
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Southeast Asian neighbours of conflict-riven Myanmar must consider imposing measures to hold its military rulers accountable, a United Nations expert said on Wednesday, adding the bloc is “deadlocked” over how to resolve the ongoing crisis.
Suu Kyi’s son calls on UK to help release her from Myanmar prison
Kim Aris, who lives in Britain, spoke as nearly a hundred people were reported to have been arrested in Myanmar for wearing flowers in honour of Suu Kyi
U.S. to slap new sanctions on Myanmar state-owned banks – sources
The U.S. plans to levy new restrictions this week to cut off finances to Myanmar’s military junta, according to sources with knowledge of the matter and Thai news outlets.
Illegal Myanmar immigrants set up settlements in Manipur: Report
A report by a sub-committee of the Manipur Cabinet has revealed that 2,187 illegal immigrants from Myanmar have set up settlements in 41 locations in four districts.
Thailand Goes Ahead With Meeting on Myanmar Despite Division, Criticism
Critics said Monday’s divisive meeting on the Myanmar crisis was designed to help legitimize the junta before Thailand’s outgoing pro-military government leaves office.
Over 2,000 Myanmar nationals refuse to move from settlements in Manipur, allegations of harassment by Kuki groups
A report from the Manipur cabinet subcommittee reveals that more than 2,000 Myanmar nationals have established settlements within Manipur …
Cambodia PM says Myanmar situation worsening
What are the latest achievements of Myanmar other than the destruction of human lives and property?” he asked rhetorically. – Phnom Penh Post/ANN …