Telenor is facing a backlash after announcing its data for 18 million callers to a Lebanese with ties to the ruling junta Civil society organizations accuse the Norwegian telecoms giant of …
Britain warns COVID-19 could infect half Myanmar in next two weeks
Britain’s U.N. ambassador warned on Thursday that half of Myanmar’s 54 million people could be infected with COVID-19 in the next two weeks as Myanmar’s envoy called for U.N. monitors to ensure an …
Strong 5.5 Magnitude Shallow Earthquake Shakes Northern Myanmar
A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand.
Isolated Myanmar calls for international help
Myanmar’s military called for international help on Wednesday as the country battles a surging wave of covid infections.It marks a shift in tone for the military, left largely isolated by the rest of …
Myanmar, in Coup Aftermath, Faces Exploding Pandemic
Six months after its coup, Myanmar now faces a mushrooming COVID-19 pandemic. Deaths have risen sharply daily during the third, delta variant, infection wave that began May 25; 326 deaths were …
Myanmar: CSOs file complaint against Telenor to Norwegian NCP over its sale of Myanmar business to Lebanese company
“SOMO representing 474 Myanmar CSOs vs. Telenor ASA”, 27 July 2021 On 27 July 2021, the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) on behalf of 474 Myanmar-based civil society …
Myanmar: CSOs file complaint against Telenor to Norwegian NCP over its sale of Myanmar business to Lebanese company
“SOMO representing 474 Myanmar CSOs vs. Telenor ASA”, 27 July 2021 On 27 July 2021, the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) on behalf of 474 Myanmar-based civil society …
Uncovering the shadowy business empire bankrolling Myanmar’s military generals
Just before boarding a flight from the capital Yangon to Australia, a military intelligence officer pulled him aside, warning it “was not an accident”. The attack was never investigated but Swe …
Uncovering the shadowy business empire bankrolling Myanmar’s military generals
Just before boarding a flight from the capital Yangon to Australia, a military intelligence officer pulled him aside, warning it “was not an accident”. The attack was never investigated but Swe …
Isolated Myanmar calls for international help as COVID cases surge
Myanmar’s military ruler is looking for greater cooperation with the international community to contain the coronavirus, state media reported on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian country struggles …