Renewed clashes displace thousands in Myanmar, UN reports
Fresh clashes between Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups have displaced thousands across the country, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)...
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First Person: Rohingya refugees traumatized again, after devastating camp fire
A Rohingya refugee and volunteer for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has been telling UN News how his community has been “once again traumatized”...
S&P Index Removes Adani Ports Due To Links With Myanmar Military
Adani, India’s largest private multi-port operator, is building a $290 million port in Yangon on land leased from the military-backed Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC). According...
“Misconstrued”: Manipur Government Withdraws ‘No Refuge For Myanmarese’ Order
The order, issued on March 26, had asked border officials to “politely turn away” Myanmar nationals seeking refuge in India due to the humanitarian crisis...
India Attends Myanmar Military Parade Amid Army Violence Against Pro-Democracy Protestors
China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Russia were among the other countries that sent representatives to the official parade of the Myanmar military. As...
Myanmar: ‘World is watching’, UN Special Envoy urges military to refrain from violence
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has called on the country’s military leadership to refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and...
‘Unacceptable’ violence, intimidation and harassment in Myanmar – UN chief
An increased use of force and the reported deployment of armoured vehicles to major cities throughout Myanmar have sparked the deep concern of UN Secretary-General...
Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s right to peaceful assembly is...
Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s right to peaceful assembly is...
Security Council unity ‘crucial’ to support democracy in Myanmar
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in the country in the wake...