Myanmar's military government's action against martial law opponents;  14 killed

Myanmar’s military government’s action against martial law opponents; 14 killed

In Myanmar, the military overthrew the democratic government in 2021 and seized power, Photo: File Yangon: Myanmar’s military government launched a raid on Sagaing, a stronghold of its opponents, killing more than a dozen insurgents and injuring many others. According to the international news organization, opposition to the military government established since February 2021 is…

Read More
The US imposed sanctions on Myanmar's Ministry of Defense and military banks

The US imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s Ministry of Defense and military banks

Myanmar military parade, file photo The United States has imposed sanctions on two banks run by Myanmar’s Ministry of Defense and the military junta. The US Treasury Department said in a statement that Myanmar’s military is dependent on foreign sources. The statement said that the Myanmar army imports from Russia raw materials for the purchase…

Read More
Time running out to save Myanmar’s Rakhine from hunger and disease post-Cyclone Mocha

Time running out to save Myanmar’s Rakhine from hunger and disease post-Cyclone Mocha

Some 1.6 million people in Rakhine, Chin, Magway, Sagaing, and Kachin states are in dire need of assistance after Mocha’s 250 kilometre per hour wind gusts destroyed homes, farmland and livestock. Speaking from hard-hit Rakhine State capital Sittwe, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Myanmar, Titon Mitra, said that time was of the essence as food reserves…

Read More
Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges

Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges

The State Administration Council (SAC) is illegal and illegitimate, Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews said at the launch, co-hosted by the democracy and electoral assistance body, International IDEA. He called on the international community to stand firm against military rule, create a coalition of Member States to enforce strong, coordinated sanctions, and support the democratic National…

Read More