Tag: Myanmar
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United Nations Human Rights Commission Official Statement on conduct of Indian Navy
GENEVA (Web Desk) – Alarmed by credible reports that Rohingya refugees were forced off an Indian navy vessel and into the Andaman Sea last week, a UN expert has begun an inquiry into such “unconscionable, unacceptable acts” while urging the Indian government to refrain from inhumane and life-threatening treatment of Rohingya refugees, including their repatriation…
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Myanmar’s military council backs Russian invasion of Ukraine
Myanmar’s Military Council on Thursday expressed support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, taking a different approach from the international community which has not only condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine but also called for tougher sanctions against Moscow. In an interview with Voice of America (VOA) Burmese, the Head of the State Administration Council’s press team,…
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Myanmar military jet crashes after experiencing “technical failure”
Myanmar military plane crashed in the north of the country on Wednesday morning after a “technical failure”
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Myanmar court to start election fraud trial of Aung San Suu Kyi next month
A court in military-ruled Myanmar will start the election fraud trial of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb. 14, a source familiar with the proceedings said on Monday
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Military court finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty over walkie talkie charges
Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for additional four years, after being found guilty on other charges last month
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Cambodian leader’s meeting with Myanmar generals prompts protests
Generals roll out the red carpet for veteran Cambodian leader in first visit by foreign leader since coup
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After shift in stance, Indonesia to accept Rohingya refugees stranded at sea
Officials had previously said the refugees would be given food and water but could not land in Indonesia
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Indonesia rejects Rohingya refugees, sends boat to Malaysia
At least 100 people, mostly women and children, on board a wooden vessel said to be taking on water denied refuge
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Myanmar: 30 people killed and burnt in conflict torn Kayah state
More than 30 people, including women and children, were killed and their bodies burnt in Myanmar’s conflict-torn Kayah state on Friday, according to local media
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One confirmed dead, up to 100 missing after landslide at jade mine in northern Myanmar
A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed at least one person and left more than 100 missing, according to aid workers.