China has indicted to ruling Mynamar junta that the country’s National League for Democracy (NLD) must not be disbanded while expressing their wish to continue previous investments agreements made in Myanmar. This decision has reportedly puzzled many people in Myanmar. They are questioning why China is against the dissolution of NLD, despite the junta-appointed Union Election Commission […]
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UN expresses its concerns over Myanmar’s dire humanitarian situation
The UN expressed its concerns over Myanmar’s dire situation as armed conflict and insecurity since February 1st have led to the displacement of more than 210,000 people in various parts of the country. “The humanitarian situation is compounded by the impact of monsoon flash floods, which have reportedly impacted more than 125,000 people […]
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India nabs over 3000 smugglers between 2018-2020 at borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
India’s Border Guarding Forces have arrested 3,065 smugglers between 2018 and 2020 from borders with neighbouring Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. Minister of State of Home Nityanand Rai made the declaration in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday while mentioning that drugs like charas, ganja, brown sugar, heroin, opium, marijuana, and arms were seized along […]
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Brunei’s candidate emerges front-runner for ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar
Brunei’s second foreign minister Erywan Yusof has emerged as the front-runner for the job of ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to facilitate mediation among the stakeholders and to find a peaceful resolution of the political crisis in the country. The discussion in this regard took place during the meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations […]
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Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail, says prison chief
Myanmar’s military authorities will release around 700 prisoners from Yangon’s Insein jail today, prison chief Zaw Zaw told Reuters. The prison chief declined to specify who would be released. More than 5,000 people have been detained since the military seized power on February 1 from the elected government led by […]
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Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi’s birthday
Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair yesterday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week.Suu Kyi’s elected government was overthrown in a February 1 coup that sparked mass protests […]
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India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar
India on Friday abstained from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar saying that its views were not reflected in the draft resolution and a “consultative and constructive” approach involving Myanmar’s neighbouring countries is important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue. UNGA had adopted a resolution on Myanmar calling […]
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Trial of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to begin next Monday, says lawyer
The trial of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will begin next week, her lawyer told AFP Monday. Myanmar has been in uproar since Suu Kyi was deposed in a February 1 coup, with near-daily protests and a nationwide civil disobedience movement, and almost 850 civilians killed according to […]
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Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup
Breathless, fevered and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the new coronavirus patients at a hospital near Myanmar’s border with India highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February’s coup. To help her tend the seven Covid-19 patients at Cikha hospital, day and […]
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Japan to let Myanmar students, interns stay even after visas expire
Japan will let Myanmar citizens remain in the country legally even after their visas expire, in response to deteriorating political conditions in the Southeast Asian nation following the military coup, reported Nikkei Asia. The exemption applies to students and technical interns who could face trouble returning home. They can choose to study or work in Japan for another six […]
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Myanmar’s election commission mulls dissolving Suu Kyi’s NLD over allegations of fraud
Myanmar’s election commission is considering dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party over allegations of fraud during last year’s election. On Friday, military-appointed commission chairman Thein Soe spoke at a meeting with political parties in the capital Naypyitaw and talked about dissolving NLD, reported NHK World. He said, “What shall we […]
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Japan could freeze all Myanmar aid, warns foreign minister
Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar, Japan’s foreign minister warned in an interview published yesterday, as the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup. Japan is a top donor to Myanmar, and has already suspended new aid after the military ousted civilian leader Aung […]
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Myanmar activists stage ‘bloody’ protests against military
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar splashed the colour red today, the second day of the traditional new year holiday, in the latest phase of their campaign to restore democracy. Activists called for what they dubbed a bloody paint strike and people responded with red smeared on roads, on signs […]
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Myanmar activists vow week of protests during new year holidays
Myanmar pro-democracy activists pledged today to hold a series of protests this week to maintain pressure on military rulers during the country’s most important holiday of the year. The five-day New Year holidays, known as Thingyan, are usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples, and high-spirited […]
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India assures commitment to engage on measures for democratic transition in Myanmar
India on Friday (local time) at the United Nations Security Council stated that there should be no falling back on the path to democracy in Myanmar and assured its commitment to engage on measures to accelerate and support the democratic transition in the country. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador K Nagaraj […]