Myanmar’s rebel offensive poses challenges for India
In its fight against a number of ethnic rebel outfits, the Myanmarese army has lost huge swathes of territory. And India has much to worry over the latest spurt in fighting.
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Renewed clashes displace thousands in Myanmar: UN
Fresh clashes between Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups have displaced thousands across the country, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday.
UN Special Rapporteur calls for emergency summit on Myanmar as situation deteriorates
The independent UN Special Rapporteur investigating human rights in Myanmar has called on the international community to hold an “emergency” summit of all stakeholders, including the parliamentarians who were democratically elected prior to February’s military coup.
UN emergency fund allocates $14 million for Rohingya refugees left homeless by massive fire
The United Nations’ top relief official on Wednesday released $14 million in emergency funding to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of Rohingya refugee families, after a massive fire ripped through the Kutupalong camp in southern Bangladesh, earlier this week
UN teams assisting tens of thousands of refugees, after massive fire rips through camp in Bangladesh
United Nations humanitarian personnel are on the ground evacuating tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees, after a devastating fire tore through the Kutupalong camp, in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the world’s largest refugee camp.
Six killed in protests in Myanmar as U.S., allies vow to restore democracy
The U.N. Security Council this week dropped language from a statement that condemned the army takeover as a coup, due to opposition by China, Russia, India and Vietnam.
U.N. Security Council wrestles with threat of action over Myanmar coup
The U.N. Security Council failed to agree on Tuesday on a statement that would have condemned the coup in Myanmar
“How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?’ U.N. envoy asks
“It is critical that this council is resolute and coherent in putting the security forces on notice and standing with the people of Myanmar firmly, in support of the clear November election results,” Christine Schraner Burgener said.
Deep fears of violent crackdown in Myanmar, UN rights chief warns
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced “deep fears” of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices in Myanmar, where the military assumed all powers and declared a state of emergency after overthrowing the civilian government and arresting top political leaders, on Monday.
Why a military coup cannot be the solution in Myanmar
The State of Emergency and the detention of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will have larger implications for the military and Myanmar, says Dr Nehginpao Kipgen.