Myanmar: Departing UN rights expert still hopeful for democratic transition

New York/IBNS: An independent human rights expert said she has not given up hope for a democratic transition in Myanmar even though the country has yet to address “grave allegations” of international crimes, including possible genocide.

Top UN court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from genocide

New York/IBNS: Myanmar must take steps to protect its minority Rohingya population, the top UN court unanimously ruled on Thursday.

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey promotes Myanmar tourism, faces criticisms online

New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Amid allegations of human rights abuses of the Rohingyas in Myanmar, Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey is facing criticisms after he promoted the Southeast Asian country as a tourist destination.

Suu Kyi says Myanmar right in jailing Reuters journalists; Rohingya crackdown could have been handled differently

Naypyidaw, Sept 13 (IBNS): Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has finally broken her silence on the Rohingya crackdown and jailing of Reuters journalists.