Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar have reported a low number of COVID-19 cases compared to their neighbours. However, some observers are concerned that this may not be an accurate reflection of the outbreak …
Myanmar dismisses fresh war crimes allegations by U.N. rights envoy as ‘biased’
“We found that her investigation has no balance and was biased,” government spokesman Zaw Htay told a press conference on Friday. Yanghee Lee, special rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar, said in h …
UN Human Rights Expert Accuses Myanmar Army of Fresh Abuses
A UN special rapporteur took aim at the Myanmar military for targeting ethnic minorities in Rakhine and Chin states.
UN Official Requests New Probes into Claims of War Crimes in Myanmar
A departing United Nations official has requested new investigations into claims of continuing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Myanmar, while calling on the global community to help avoid …
U.N. human rights expert: Myanmar targeting civilians in fight with rebels
The U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar said its military, the Tatmadaw, has increased attacks against the rebel army and is increasingly targeting civilians.
Myanmar’s Military May Be Committing War Crimes While the World Is Distracted by Coronavirus, Says U.N. Rights Expert
Yanghee Lee, the outgoing U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said in a statement that the country’s armed forces are ramping up attacks against civilians in Rakhine …
U.N. Envoy Brings New Allegations Of War Crimes Against Myanmar
The outgoing U.N. monitor for human rights says Myanmar’s military has attacked civilians in Rakhine and Chin states, including children. Myanmar is also accused of genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
UN rapporteur urges new probe into possible Myanmar ‘war crimes’
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar is calling for an immediate investigation into the military, following a llegations of continuing war crimes and c …
Ripped Not RIP’d: Myanmar’s Former ‘Mr Burma’ Still Pumping Iron At 91
Flexing his oiled, bulging biceps and pecs, 91-year-old one-time bodybuilding champion Sein Maung admires himself in the mirror before starting to pump iron in his Myanmar gym. The barrel-chested …
UN’s top human rights envoy to Myanmar steps down
Yanghee Lee steps down after six years of raising the alarm on atrocities committed against Rohingya minority.