Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will no longer be invited to events of the European Parliament’s human rights prize, which she won in 1990, EU lawmakers said on Thursday, a protest over accusations of …
Amnesty Report: Businesses supporting Myanmar abuses
The overwhelming control of Myanmar’s economy by the military through some of its biggest companies means its foreign and domestic business partners are likely supporting military …
Myanmar soldiers confess to mass murder of Rohingya Muslims in new video: rights group
Two Myanmar military deserters say they were ordered to take part in the indiscriminate mass killing and rape of Rohingya Muslims in 2017, a human rights group claims, in video confessions which …
Amnesty probe reveals global business ties to Myanmar military units accused of human rights abuses
Investigation finds Myanmar military units accused of abuses have links to conglomerate with foreign business partners …
Myanmar Soldiers’ Confessions to Killing Rohingya to Be Part of Genocide Case
Two men described as Myanmar army deserters say they were ordered by superior officers to kill Rohingya civilians during security operations in 2017, according to a lawyer involved in a genocide case …
For small printing firm, Myanmar election boosts business for now
While the coronavirus pandemic hits many businesses in Myanmar, one small printing firm is seeing business boom as popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi seeks re-election in November.
Myanmar soldiers confess for first time to mass killings, rapings of Rohingya
The testimony marks the first time members of Myanmar’s military have admitted to what the U.N. and international prosecutors call a genocidal campaign against the Rohingya.
Myanmar soldiers confess to Rohingya massacre: ‘Shoot all that you see’
The testimony marks the first time members of Myanmar’s military have admitted to what the U.N. and international prosecutors call a genocidal campaign against the Rohingya.
Microfinance firms in Myanmar struggle to stay afloat in second wave
Government travel restrictions and orders to defer repayments and lower interest rates on loans due to COVID-19 have reduced the ability of Myanmar’s microfinance companies to help rural people who …
Construction sector in Myanmar worried over work-from-home order
Construction companies are worried over the impact of a national work-from-home (WFH) order as a result of COVID-19 on their businesses.