For more than 1,000 years, tribeswomen in Myanmar have been decorating their faces with intricate tattoos but now only few remain after the government outlawed the practice in 1962.
The US Voted for Change; When Will Myanmar Truly Be Able to Do the Same?
In Myanmar, Joe Biden’s rapid steps to move the US on from the turbulent Trump era only serve to remind us of how deeply entrenched the legacy of military rule remains.
Stranded Myanmar seamen head home
Myanmar sailors stranded at sea or in countries around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can finally return home.
Suu Kyi in Line to Get Vaccine Early as Myanmar Readies Rollout
Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi alongside health workers will be among the first to receive Covid-19 vaccine this week as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to stem the coronavirus outbreak …
A Mosque in Myanmar Is Providing Free Meals During COVID. All Faiths Welcome.
In a rare show of interfaith harmony in Buddhist-majority Myanmar, a mosque is cooking up and delivering free meals to the needy from different faiths, as the pandemic batters the economy in one of …
Myanmar Military Rolls Out Red Carpet for Russian Defense Minister
Sergey Shoigu’s visit to Naypyitaw sends a signal that Moscow’s role in modernizing Myanmar’s military is set to deepen.
37th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Myanmar
The UK delivered a statement on Myanmar at the 37th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
Aung San Suu Kyi in line to get Covid-19 vaccine early as Myanmar readies roll-out
Ms Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and Cabinet members will be inoculated on Thursday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia to supply Pantsir-S1 air defence systems to Myanmar
The defence ministries of Russia and Myanmar have reached an agreement for the supply of Pantsir-S1 air defence systems. A document has been signed by Russian Military Department deputy head, colonel …
Civic groups urges Myanmar govt to end battles with KNU
More than 160 civil society organisations and non-government groups called on State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to take steps to end hostilities in three townships in …