Su and her husband are among the 1.7 million Myanmar nationals working in neighboring Thailand, according to the Migrant Workers Group, and part of a vital network of overseas workers who support …
Myanmar extends detention of US journalist Danny Fenster
Danny Fenster, the American journalist in Myanmar detained last month by authorities, made an appearance Thursday in a special court in the prison where he is being held, his employer said. A …
Detained US journalist makes appearance in Myanmar court
Danny Fenster makes appearance on ‘incitement’ charge, but US consular authorities have not yet been granted visitation.
N.Korea gives $300,000 for Myanmar in first financial aid since 2005
North Korea has provided $300,000 to a U.N.-led humanitarian aid initiative for Myanmar, marking its first donation to other countries …
Declaration urges companies with business in Myanmar to take action
The Norwegian asset manager Storebrand and three other organizations have released a joint declaration pleading companies with business in Myanmar to take action, given the risk of human rights …
United Nations set to call for halt of arms to Myanmar -diplomats
The United Nations General Assembly is set on Friday to call for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urge the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, …
U.N. alarmed at sharp deterioration in Myanmar human rights environment
The United Nations in Myanmar said on Thursday it was alarmed by recent acts of violence in the country that illustrated a sharp deterioration in the human rights environment there.
United Nations set to call for halt of arms to Myanmar: diplomats
The United Nations General Assembly is set on Friday to call for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urge the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, …
The Two Rivalries that Benefit the Junta in Myanmar
If the burgeoning insurrection against the junta continues, there are chances that Myanmar might turn into a failed state. In order to save the poor and the vulnerable in Myanmar, an international …
UN alarmed by abuse of civilians in Myanmar conflict
The United Nations’ office in Myanmar expressed concern Thursday about escalating human rights abuses after reports this week that a group opposed to the country’s ruling military may have executed 25 …