Hundreds of thousands of people trapped near fierce fighting in Myanmar’s far west may know nothing of Covid-19 thanks to a yearlong internet shutdown, according to rights groups.
Malls want CLMV traffic
Mall operators Siam Piwat and The Mall Group are urging the government to allow resumption of flights from CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) nations in an effort to reboot the retail business.
Help Myanmar deal with Rohingya refugee crisis, Muhyiddin urges Vietnam
“I ended the conversation by suggesting that Vietnam, as this year’s Asean chair, can play a bigger role in helping Myanmar to address the Rohingya refugee issue that is also affecting Malaysia,” said …
World’s longest internet blackout entres 2nd yr in Myanmar
The worlds longest internet blockade in Myanmars conflict-ridden northwest has entered its second year, preventing the arrival of humanitarian aid and COVID-19 information.
More children getting ‘killed, maimed’ in Myanmar conflict
Violence against children increased sixfold in first three months of 2020 compared with the last three months of 2019.
People in Myanmar Don’t Know About Coronavirus Because the Government Blocked the Internet
The government of Aung San Suu Kyi ordered telecoms companies to shut down mobile internet coverage in two states. That was a year ago.
UNHRC adopts resolution asking Myanmar to ensure Rohingya return
In its 43rd session, the 47-member UNHRC adopted the resolution on Monday in Geneva by a vote of 37 in favour, 2 against and 8 abstentions The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a …
Myanmar: Conflict leads to six-fold increase in killing and maiming of children in the first three months of this year
English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Protection and Human Rights, Children and Epidemic; published on 22 Jun 2020 by …
COVID-19 increases pressure on Myanmar firms to improve governance
The COVID-19 pandemic shows that corporate governance is vital for Myanmar businesses to manage risks and improve their access to capital, as an increasingly unpredictable environment demands access …
World Bank chief calls for “equitable growth” in Myanmar
Myanmar should pursue reforms that deliver “equitable growth” for everyone, according to the new resident World Bank director.