Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges pointing finger at China
New York: Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday, pointing finger at countries like China and Russia.
Number of internally displaced in Myanmar doubles, to 800,000
New York: The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Myanmar has doubled since February of last year, now crossing the 800,000 mark, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) announced on Friday.
Myanmar: ‘Meaningful action’ needed to stop the slaughter
New York: Marking the first anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the independent UN expert monitoring the country implored States on Tuesday to take more robust action, reiterating his call for an arms embargo to stop the killing of innocent people.
UK joins US, Canada in imposing new sanctions against Myanmar officials
London/UNI/Sputnik: The UK marked the first anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar on Tuesday by joining the US and Canada in imposing new sanctions against three government officials that they said "have been instrumental in suppressing democracy and stifling opposition voices."
‘Urgent, renewed effort’ needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: Bachelet
New York: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet appealed on Friday for the international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar’s military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after seizing power in a coup.
At least four children killed during escalation of conflict in Myanmar
New York: At least four children have been killed and multiple others have been maimed during an escalation of conflict over the past week in Myanmar, said the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday.
Myanmar court sentences Aung Suu Kyi over walkie taikies
Naypyidaw/UNI: Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday was sentenced for four more years by a Myanmar court after convicting her for several charges including illegally possessing walkie-talkies and violating Covid restrictions.
Myanmar: WFP plans to aid 4 million through 2022
New York: Ten months since the military takeover in February 2021, food insecurity in Myanmar has risen sharply, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022
New York: The people of Myanmar are facing an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis with needs escalating dramatically since the military takeover and a severe COVID-19 third wave.
Myanmar: Attack leaves 35 dead, including 4 children
New York: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) condemned on Tuesday the reported killing of at least 35 people, including four children and two humanitarian workers, in the Kayah state, in Myanmar.
UN Special Envoy calls for New Year’s ceasefire in Myanmar
New York: The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has appealed for a New Year’s ceasefire following weeks of escalating violence in the country.
Rights abuses in Myanmar ‘deepening on an unprecedented scale’
New York: More than 10 months since Myanmar's military seized power, the country’s human rights situation is deepening on an unprecedented scale, the UN rights office, OHCHR, has warned.
Myanmar: Junta troops burn 11 villagers alive in Sagaing
Naypyitaw/UNI: Myanmar junta personnel massacred 11 civilians in northwestern Sagaing region by reportedly burning them alive in retaliation to militia attacks, according to local residents and militia.
Disturbed at recent verdicts in Myanmar, says India over jail term for Aung San Suu Kyi
New Delhi/UNI: India on Tuesday voiced concern over the sentencing of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and said that as a neighbouring democracy it has always backed democratic transition in that country.
General Assembly defers decision on Afghanistan and Myanmar seats
New York: The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to delay a decision on who will represent Afghanistan and Myanmar at the world body.