Myanmar’s military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and other material since it staged a coup in February 2021, a UN expert said on Wednesday in a new report that calls out Russia and China …
Myanmar raises death toll from Cyclone Mocha to 54, but full extent of damage still unknown
BANGKOK (AP) — At least 54 people were killed and more than 185,000 buildings damaged in Myanmar by a powerful cyclone last weekend, state television MRTV reported Thursday. Communication difficulties …
U.N. says Myanmar’s junta is holding up vital aid with travel restrictions
Cyclone-hit communities suffer as the U.N. says Myanmar’s military rulers are holding up vital aid for thousands affected.
Cyclone Aid Stalled in Myanmar: ‘I Just Hope We Get Help Before We Die.’
Aid groups in the war-torn country say they are having trouble gaining access to areas affected by the storm without approval from the junta.
Myanmar’s conflict is dividing South-East Asia
Since the Tatmadaw, as Myanmar’s armed forces are known, ousted its elected government, more than 1.3m Burmese people have been displaced and over 30,000 killed in fighting between the army and its opponents.
Death toll from cyclone Mocha increases to 48 in Myanmar
The death toll from Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar has reached 48 as of Wednesday afternoon, state media reported on Thursday. According to The Mirror Daily, Cyclone Mocha damaged 44,928 houses, 376 …
Bangladesh: New Risks for Rohingya Refugees
(Bangkok) – Bangladesh and Myanmar are organizing returns of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar’s Rakhine State without consulting the community or addressing the grave risks to their lives …
Regionals Split on Myanmar Are Becoming More Apparent
Three parallel regional processes are trying to deal with the Myanmar crisis. They risk undermining each other.
UN expert says Russia, China sending deadly aid to Myanmar’s military
Myanmar’s military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and other material since it staged a coup in February 2021, a UN expert said on Wednesday in a new report that calls out Russia and China for aiding the junta’s deadly campaign to crush its opposition.
Myanmar communities work to repair storm damage
Residents in Myanmar are working to repair the damage left by Cyclone Mocha, after the storm tore through coastal areas Sunday. Some two dozen deaths were reported by local media but many people are still missing.