YANGON—The Myanmar government will allow only factories that have set up preventive measure to combat COVID-19 to resume operation on April 30, according to the Ministry of Labor, Immigration and …
Thousands of Myanmar Migrant Workers Return from China into Quarantine
MANDALAY—Nearly 4,000 Myanmar migrant workers who were working in China have flooded into border checkpoints in Kachin State since last Thursday, where they were transferred to government facilities …
Why is Myanmar stepping up attacks on ethnic rebel groups?
There has been much attention on the Myanmar military’s campaign against the Rohingya Muslim minority. But over the past few weeks, the Myanmar army has stepped up attacks on ethnic armed groups such …
Christian pastor who defied Myanmar law positive for coronavirus
At least 22 of the 94 recorded cases in Myanmar were traced to the religious gathering hosted by Pastor David Lah.
U.N. Rights Commissioner condemns deaths of 32 in Myanmar ethnic fighting
At least 32 deaths, mainly women and children, were attributed to fighting in Myanmar on Friday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said.
Rohingya crisis: UN reports surge of deadly fighting in Myanmar
At least 32 civilians have been killed in western Myanmar since late last month, the UN says, in fighting between the military and an armed ethnic group. The UN described the situation as “dire,” and …
How a Myanmar Coast Guard Will Contribute to Coastal Stability
Myanmar’s enforcement agencies operate in a complex security environment. Several armed groups struggle for greater autonomy, ethnic violence has resulted in massive population displacement, and the …
Children killed as clashes between Myanmar army, fighters rage
UN says Myanmar army is carrying out ‘almost daily air strikes and shelling’ in the restive Rakhine and Chin states. 17 Apr 2020 15:38 GMT The Myanmar army is carrying out “almost daily air strikes …
Myanmar Releases 25,000 Prisoners Amid Virus Fears
More than a quarter of Myanmar’s prison population is being released, the president’s office announced Friday, after calls grew to ease pressure on overcrowded jails with coronavirus fears gripping …
Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in largest amnesty in years
President Win Myint said 24,896 people jailed across the country, including 87 foreigners, would be freed unconditionally “to bring delights to the citizens of Myanmar and taking into consideration …