India’s plans to put them in detention centers before deporting them to Myanmar is driving the reverse exodus.
Myanmar military, coup opponents trade blame after deadly bus stop blast
Tuesday’s explosion in downtown Yangon killed two people and wounded seven, Zaw Min Tun, spokesperson of the ruling military council, told a regular news briefing. Myanmar has been in chaos since last …
China-backed Myanmar rebels call on junta to embrace peace talks
A powerful Myanmar ethnic rebel group with close ties to China called on Tuesday for the junta to engage in dialogue with anti-coup fighters to end 15 months of bloodshed.
Myanmar refugees overcome wet weather, floods to start farming co-operative on NSW Coffs Coast
Five refugee families from Myanmar have joined forces to start a farming enterprise on the New South Wales Coffs Coast, overcoming language barriers and environmental challenges in the process.
Myanmar Bans Public Sector’s Use of Dollar for Local Payments
Myanmar’s military government asked the public sector to stop using dollars for domestic payments in an effort to reduce the use of foreign currencies in the country. The Central Bank of Myanmar sent …
Russia and China block UN’s statement on Myanmar humanitarian crisis
China and Russia blocked the UN Security Council from issuing a statement on Friday expressing concern at the violence and serious humanitarian situation in Myanmar …
Russia and China block UN’s statement on Myanmar humanitarian crisis
China and Russia blocked the UN Security Council from issuing a statement on Friday expressing concern at the violence and serious humanitarian situation in Myanmar …
Chevron shareholders to vote on withholding payments to Myanmar
Shareholders of the oil giant Chevron will meet Wednesday to discuss withholding payments to Myanmar and its military-led government over human rights abuses, according to a campaign supporting the …
Myanmar court gives go-ahead for Suu Kyi corruption trial
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Myanmar ruled Tuesday that a corruption trial for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and three political colleagues will continue after finding that prosecutors presented …
Boat carrying Rohingya fleeing Myanmar capsizes, killing 16
At least 16 people from Myanmar’s Rohingya minority have died after a storm capsized the boat they were on as they sought refuge in another country.