UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Friday of the “unremitting violence” being committed against civilians in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war despite an active ceasefire that …
Police on the trail of Myanmar national who killed his compatriot
A Myanmar national is believed to have been murdered by a compatriot earlier on Saturday (May 3) in a workers’ dormitory at a used goods factory in the Asas Jaya Light Industrial Area, Bukit Minyak.
Beached dolphin helped back into the sea by locals in Myanmar
A dolphin that was pushed into the shallow part of a beach was rescued by locals in Myanmar. Footage shows the marine creature being lifted by visitors who went to the area with their families to swim …
In Myanmar, Lashio 500-bed public hospital reopens emergency ward, aims to reopen within a week
LASHIO: The emergency ward of the 500-bed Lashio General Hospital reopened at around 9 am on May 2, and efforts are underway to reopen the hospital within a week.
Earthquake in Myanmar: 3.4 magnitude quake hits Myanmar
Shallow earthquakes like these are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth’s surface. This causes stronger ground shaking and increased damage to …
How a ‘supershear’ quake tore through Myanmar
Data reveals why last month’s earthquake was so devastating …
People in Myanmar need food, water, shelter, peace, and protection: UN rights chief
This is the time to put people first, to prioritise their human rights and humanitarian needs, and to achieve a peaceful resolution to this crisis,’ says Volker Turk – Anadolu Ajansı …
M’sia, Philippines agree on need for non-discriminatory aid to Myanmar
Malaysia and the Philippines share the stance that all humanitarian assistance to Myanmar must be delivered without discrimination or restrictions, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. He said this was …
BNP criticizes Bangladesh’s Yunus-led interim government for decision to grant humanitarian access to Rakhine
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the country’s largest political parties, has strongly criticised the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus for its decision to grant humanitarian access to Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
Myanmar auction fails again to attract bidders for the historic home of ousted leader Suu Kyi
A fourth attempt by Myanmar’s authorities to sell by auction the home of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has failed after there were no bidders for the property, where she famously was held …