The U.N. office in Myanmar cited abuses by both sides, calling for the respect of “international human rights norms” …
Myanmar migrant workers work abroad to feed their families. Now they can’t send the money home
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 …