The United States Embassy to Myanmar announced this summer that an additional $1.95 million in U.S. funds will be provided for COVID-19 assistance to the country. This brings the total …
Building Bridges to Laputta – Case Study on Market Access for One of Lower Myanmar’s Most Isolated Townships (June 2020)
Mercy Corps began working in Laputta Township following the devastation of Cyclone Nargis in 2008. In 2016, Mercy Corps and its partners received funding from the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust …
Better Protection of Myanmar Workers’ Rights Needed Amid COVID-19
More substantive action from the government is required to provide protection and relief for those who have lost their livelihoods due to COVID-19.
Rohingya people arrested at sea shunted back to Myanmar camps
Myanmar has returned dozens of Rohingya to camps in conflict-wracked Rakhine state, officials have announced, after arresting them at sea as they tried to flee what rights groups brand as “apartheid” …
Myanmar court convicts Maung Saungkha for protesting internet shutdowns; all charges must be rescinded
Access Now calls on Myanmar authorities to immediately rescind charges against poet and activist Maung Saungkha.
Covid-19 cases is surging in Myanmar
YANGON, Sept 5 (Xinhua): Myanmar reported 45 new laboratory-confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Saturday morning, raising the tally of infections to 1,216, said a daily release from the Health and Sports …
Regional chief minister dismissed in Myanmar for misusing funds
Myanmar President’s Office on Friday (Sept 5) issued an order to relieve Kayah state’s chief minister from his post. L Phaung Sho (pic), who had served as Chief Minister of Kayah state since March …
Facebook must walk the talk on Myanmar
The social media giant should disclose any information it has relating to crimes against the Rohingya in Myanmar.
Activists launch mirror site to bypass Myanmar censorship
Activists censored by Myanmar’s telecommunications ministry have launched a new website to circumvent the ban.
To Fight the Coronavirus, Myanmar Needs a Cease-Fire in Rakhine
With humanitarian aid and internet services restricted, the conflict-torn state could soon face a public health disaster.