The United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, has warned Myanmar is heading toward a “full blown conflict” with “clear echoes” of Syria in 2011, unless the international …
What’s happening in Myanmar and what the Biden administration is trying to do about it
The US policy on the Myanmar military’s crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy demonstrators has been bipartisan — but that hasn’t helped stop the conflict in the Southeast Asian nation. At a time of …
Mass killing in Myanmar has ‘clear echoes of Syria,’ UN human rights commissioner warns. The parallels are eerie.
The military in Myanmar overthrow the democratically elected government in February. It has killed hundreds of pro-democracy protesters in the weeks since. See more stories on Insider’s business page.
UN Rights Chief Warns Myanmar Heading Toward Syria-like Civil War
GENEVA – The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Michele Bachelet, warns Myanmar could be headed toward a bloody civil war like Syria unless the violence is brought under control. Bachelet is …
Ousted Myanmar ambassador says his relatives fear reprisals
Exclusive: Kyaw Zwar Minn says he feels unsafe at his London residence and family members are in hiding Last modified on Tue 13 Apr 2021 11.24 EDT Myanmar’s ousted ambassador to the UK has said that …
Myanmar Could Erupt Into ‘Full-blown Conflict’, UN Warns
Anti-coup demonstrators across Myanmar turned the country’s traditional New Year’s celebration into a quiet protest against the military junta Tuesday, as the United Nations warned the situation could …
An Infamous International Operator Signed On to Lobby for Myanmar’s Junta. What Is He Really Up To?
Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters. Last month, as senior officials at the Associated Press …
Myanmar coup presses Japan to retreat from Abe-era business push
“This is not about politics or ideology. It is about whether your business will remain viable or not.” Myanmar has received $2.7 billion in Japanese investment, according to data from the country …
U.N. Rights Boss Sees Syria Echoes in Myanmar Conflict
U.N. Rights Boss Sees Syria Echoes in Myanmar Conflict U.N. High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet said in a statement 3,080 had been detained and there are reports that 23 people have been sentenced to …
Myanmar activists cancel new year festivities; U.N. urges end to ‘slaughter’
April 13 (Reuters) – Opponents of military rule in Myanmar cancelled traditional new year festivities on Tuesday and instead showed their anger with the generals who seized power through low-key …