Myanmar: Hundreds of political prisoners released, but thousands remain in jail
New York: Hundreds of political prisoners in Myanmar were granted amnesty this week, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said Friday, but thousands more remain incarcerated.
Myanmar crisis: Rights expert urges Korea to play ‘enhanced leadership role’
New York: Concluding a six-day official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK), a UN-appointed independent human rights expert urged the country to help reverse the international community’s failure to address the crisis in Myanmar by taking the regional lead in ending violence against civilians there.
UN rights chief appeals for a halt in forced returns to Myanmar
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Wednesday called for a moratorium on the forced returns of refugees and migrants to Myanmar, in light of the ongoing situation in the country.
Myanmar: Crimes against humanity committed systematically, says UN report
New York: Crimes against humanity continue to be systematically committed in Myanmar, with ongoing conflicts severely impacting women and children, according to a UN report released on Tuesday.
Myanmar: Cycle of ‘human rights violations and abuses’ continues, warns Bachelet
New York: Still suffering from the devastating consequences of the February 2021 military coup, the UN rights chief said on Tuesday that the people of Myanmar remain “trapped in a cycle of poverty and displacement, human rights violations and abuses”.
‘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.
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: Systematic attack on civilians, rights mechanism reveals
Preliminary evidence shows a widespread and systematic attack on civilians in Myanmar in the wake of the coup in February, amounting to crimes against humanity, the head of a fact-finding body established by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday.
Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis
New York: Two million people facing growing food insecurity linked to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar are to receive nutrition assistance, amid rising “hunger and desperation”, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday.
UN chief highlights key role of Asian regional bloc in ending Myanmar crisis
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Monday for leaders in Asia to bolster efforts towards finding a peaceful solution to the bloody crisis in Myanmar, sparked by the military coup in February.
Myanmar heading towards a ‘full-blown conflict’, UN human rights chief warns
New York: The ongoing repression of protests in Myanmar could spark a “full-blown conflict” on a par with Syria, the United Nations’ top human rights official warned on Tuesday, urging States with influence to take immediate and impactful action to halt the “slaughter” of civilians.
Myanmar: UN rights office ‘deeply disturbed’ over intensifying violence against protesters
New York: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday it is “deeply disturbed” that the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar “continues to intensify”, with a soaring death toll on the streets, increasingly aggressive use of lethal force, arbitrary arrests, and reports of torture in custody.
Myanmar crisis: UN chief 'appalled' by escalating violence with dozens reported killed over weekend
New York: The UN chief on Monday issued a statement saying he was "appalled" by the reported killing over the weekend of dozens of protesters calling for the restoration of democracy, at the hands of the country's military.
Myanmar: UN office expresses ‘strong concern’ at use of force against demonstrators
New York: The United Nations in Myanmar has voiced strong concerns over Tuesday’s reported use of force by security forces against demonstrators protesting the military takeover and arrests of elected leaders and politicians.
Biden says US may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar over recent actions
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden said on Monday the United States may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar in connection with the most recent coup there.