After facing backlash from states such as Nagaland, Mizoram, and civil societies, as well as tribal bodies in Manipur over last year announcement of scrapping the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border,
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, mostly Ethiopians, army says
Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam …
Homes near HQ in Naypyitaw evacuated, demolished as Myanmar military expropriates civilian property
Families have been evicted from around 50 homes in a village older than the junta’s administrative capital—founded in 1995—provoking fears among local civilians that their homes could be next …
Thailand bans exports of 11 products to Myanmar, including fuel, citing fraud
YANGON – “The Thai government has banned the export of eleven products from Thailand to Myanmar, in addition to fuel, citing fraud and misrepresentation.
Thailand Receives 260 Victims of Human Trafficking From Myanmar, Army Says
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Myanmar’s Cultural Emblem: Thanakha’s UNESCO Journey
Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic paste in Myanmar, is celebrated across the nation even amid civil unrest. The natural product, rooted in heritage for over 1,000 years, is being considered for …
Over 250 people held at Myanmar scam centre released at Thai border
More than 250 people rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were handed over to Thailand on Wednesday (Feb 12), a senior Thai army official said, following a series of crackdowns on the illegal …
Cut Off Myanmar Junta’s Financial Lifelines, Experts Urge
The world must do more to slam shut the junta’s coffers with smartly targeted sanctions against the banks and businesses that fund its war against its own people, economist says.
Interra seeking legal advice on whether Myanmar oilfield operations violate foreign laws
Report by Finance Uncovered and Justice for Myanmar alleges operator has ‘long enjoyed a close relationship’ with the military junta …
Myanmar welcomes Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for peace and meditation
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s meditation session in Yangon received an overwhelming response, with over 1,500 attendees, including Myanmar cabinet members, gathering at the National Theatre to hear …