Myanmar’s military is to release 6,000 prisoners including a former UK ambassador, a Japanese filmmaker and an Australian adviser to the country’s ousted civilian leader. Ex-diplomat Vicky Bowman and …
Foreign Secretary welcomes release of former British ambassador to Myanmar
Myanmar’s military-controlled government announced on Thursday that it was releasing and deporting Vicky Bowman as part of a wider prisoner amnesty.
Vicky Bowman: Who is the former UK ambassador being released by Myanmar in amnesty?
Who is the former UK ambassador being released by Myanmar in amnesty? – At the time of her arrest, Bowman was serving as the director of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business, which aims to promote …
Myanmar to release former British envoy, Australian economist in prisoner amnesty, state media says
By Alex Stambaugh and Heather Chen, CNN A British ambassador, an Australian economist and a Japanese journalist are reportedly set to be released by Myanmar’s ruling military junta under an amnesty — …
Myanmar frees Australian economist as part of 6,000 prisoner amnesty – state media
Nov 17 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military leaders have released Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former adviser to democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, and more than 6,000 others from prison under an …
UN adopts Rohingya resolution by consensus, expressing solidarity with Bangladesh
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted an annual resolution on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar by consensus while recognising Bangladesh’s …
Myanmar, climate and economy on agenda for U.S. VP Harris in Asia
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss Myanmar, regional security, economic ties and the climate crisis during a trip to Asia that starts this week, according to a senior administration …
110 Rohingya flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
More than 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a boat for more than a month were found along the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh …
FATF puts Myanmar on blacklist for terrorism and crime finance
FATF has recommended that Myanmar be blacklisted immediately and be subject to enhanced due diligence by member states. Officials familiar with its decision in Paris told Nikkei Asia that it stemmed …
It’s Time to Take the Gloves Off on Myanmar
As the military junta’s atrocities increase, it is high time for the U.S. and like-minded partners to adopt much stronger targeted sanctions.