U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked his Southeast Asian counterparts Wednesday to jointly press for an end to violence in Myanmar, its return to a democratic path and the release of all …
U.S. calls for ASEAN action on Myanmar, rejects China maritime claims
The United States rejects China’s “unlawful” maritime claims in the South China Sea and stands with Southeast Asian nations faced with Beijing’s “coercion”, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on …
Blinken calls on Southeast Asian nations to take action on Myanmar
The United States has “deep concerns” about the military coup in Myanmar and called on Southeast Asian nations to take action to end violence and restore democracy in the country, Secretary of State …
Blinken calls on Southeast Asian nations to take action on Myanmar
The United States has “deep concerns” about the military coup in Myanmar and called on Southeast Asian nations to take action to end violence and restore democracy in the country, Secretary of State …
Myanmar’s coup fueled a covid surge
Since registering just a few dozen daily cases in May, Myanmar’s official count crossed 5,000 daily cases for the first time Monday. The military junta is partially to blame.
Myanmar swimmer withdraws from Tokyo Games as protest to ongoing coup
Win Htet Oo, one of Myanmar’s top swimmers, withdrew from consideration to compete in the Tokyo Olympics as a protest against the ongoing coup happening in the Southeast Asian country. The withdrawal: …
China Tightens Border Controls as COVID-19 Surges in Myanmar
China is imposing further controls over its winding frontier with Myanmar as its scrambles to contain a COVID-19 outbreak in bordering regions. Over the weekend, the Chinese government tightened …
Myanmar’s COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system
But even with up to 30 people a day dying of the coronavirus in her home town of Kale in western Myanmar, she decided it was better to hole up in a room at home than get an official test or enter a …
Lawyers: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to face more corruption charges
Lawyers for ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Monday they have been informed by the military-installed government that four new charges of corruption have been filed against her.
Ethiopia, Myanmar and South Sudan Among Those U.S. Warns of Sanctions Over Ethnic Cleansing
The Biden administration said Eritrea, Ethiopia, Myanmar and South Sudan could face consequences for their actions against ethnic groups in conflicts they are involved in. Secretary of State Anthony …