India backs the ASEAN initiative on resolution of the situation in the country. The initiative is a five-point agenda that calls for humanitarian assistance, cessation of violence …
Japan’s Refusal to Sanction Myanmar Undermines Biden’s Strategy
When hundreds of protesters gathered outside Japan’s embassy in Yangon during the height of nationwide anti-coup protests in February, Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama emerged from the gates with a firm …
India abstains from voting on UN’s Myanmar resolution
India joined China and Russia in abstaining from a vote on a UNGA resolution seeking to delegitimise the Myanmar military junta and to prevent flow of arms into the country. Mindful of Myanmar’s ties …
Philippines backs UN resolution seeking release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
The Philippines has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution seeking the end of the military coup in Myanmar and calling for the release of political prisoners, including …
Bangladesh abstains from UNGA resolution on Myanmar
Dhaka’s decision is in protest of the absence of strong language with regard to the Rohingya crisis, says Bangladesh’s permanent representative to UN …
Myanmar: UN special envoy decries violence, says 900 civilians already killed
The official also said Myanmar is seeing an increased risk of sexual violence by security forces against anti-coup protesters.Escalating violence across Myanmar including attacks on civilians must be …
Myanmar: UN special envoy decries violence, says 900 civilians already killed
The official also said Myanmar is seeing an increased risk of sexual violence by security forces against anti-coup protesters.Escalating violence across Myanmar including attacks on civilians must be …
Manipur police push back Myanmar nationals
Police at Manipur’s border town of Moreh, and members of the Moreh COVID-19 Task Force rounded up several Myanmar nationals on Friday and pushed them back to their country. These foreigners, mostly …
UN Special Envoy Condemns Myanmar Coup Violence As 900 Killed In Clash Against Military
Burgener also informed Myanmar is witnessing an increase in sexual violence and its risks by security forces against anti-coup protesters.
Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi’s birthday
Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again …