Decisions by Myanmar’s Union Election Commission to cancel Nov. 8 elections in dozens of townships, including in war-torn Rakhine state, without consulting local political groups will disenfranchise …
Vote cancellations trigger outrage among Myanmar minority voters
Some 1.5 million people denied their vote in November 9 poll in move experts worry will increase further alienation.
Australia must do more to ensure Myanmar is preventing genocide against the Rohingya
In January, the International Court of Justice ruled unanimously that Myanmar must take all measures to prevent acts of genocide against the Rohingya minority by its military and police forces.
Myanmar must not disenfranchise minority voters
The UEC’s recent decision to not hold elections in areas affected by unrest will hamper Myanmar’s democratisation.
Red Cross says injuries reported after boat carrying aid attacked in Myanmar
Local sources said one person was killed and two injured on board the boat. Neither the ICRC nor the army gave figures for casualties. Rakhine state has been roiled for more than a year by conflict …
Red Cross says boat carrying aid attacked in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Wednesday a boat carrying its aid in Myanmar’s restive Rakhine State had come under attack, in an incident in which the army said it was returning …
Suu Kyi and old guard frustrate young Myanmar politicians
Once celebrated as democracy champions, a tight elite of elderly former political prisoners at the helm of Myanmar’s ruling party now stand accused of oppression, discrimination and censorship.
Delayed and Uneven: COVID-19 Response in Rural Southeast Myanmar, March to June 2020
Myanmar reported its first COVID-19[1] case on March 23rd 2020.[2] Official lockdown measures (on the part of the Myanmar government) were not put in place until mid-April. Limited by local travel …
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar President Set to Cast Early Votes
Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint will be among voters casting early ballots ahead of the Nov. 8 general elections, according to government spokesman Zaw Htay.
Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh seeks Greece, Japan’s support
Bangladesh has sought support from Japan and Greece for the early repatriation of Rohingyas continuously being persecuted in their homeland in western Rakhine province of Myanmar. Bangladesh …