As Myanmar’s economic slump deepens after February’s military coup and parts of its financial system freeze up, many in the strife-torn country are turning to online groups to bypass official channels …
Back in time: Resilience of Myanmar farmers tested as agricultural sector sinks amidst financial crisis
English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Drought and Epidemic; published on 30 Sep 2021 by UNCT Myanmar …
UN official says Myanmar’s people are in ‘a severe crisis’
The U.N.’s top humanitarian official in Myanmar said Thursday the Asian nation’s people are living in “a severe crisis,” with a level of poverty not seen for at least 20 years. Speaking from Yangon, …
Myanmar Says Journalist Danny Fenster Does ‘More’ Than What Reporters Do Amid Arrest
Fenster is one of around 100 journalists detained in Myanmar since the military takeover in the country on February 1.
Myanmar Says Journalist Danny Fenster Does ‘More’ Than What Reporters Do Amid Arrest
Fenster is one of around 100 journalists detained in Myanmar since the military takeover in the country on February 1.
Myanmar official: American’s offense went beyond journalism
A U.S. journalist detained in Myanmar four months ago had been arrested for actions incompatible with his profession, a spokesman for the military-installed government said Thursday.
Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps
For years, Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah, one of the most prominent advocates for the persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar, predicted he would be killed by the hardliners who regularly sent him death …
Myanmar military blames economic situation on COVID-19 waves
The economic difficulties in Myanmar have been caused by two waves of COVID-19 infections and the government is doing its best to resolve the situation as soon as possible, military spokesman Zaw Min …
UN chief urges united action to prevent Myanmar catastrophe
The United Nations chief is urging unified regional and international action to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a large-scale conflict and multi-faceted “catastrophe” in the heart of …
Norwegian OECD contact point will process complaint over Telenor’s sale in Myanmar
The Norwegian company Telenor’s decision to sell its Myanmar branch to the blacklisted M1 Group company has been under heavy fire since it was announced. The sale is believed to …