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5,350 civilians killed, 3.3 million displaced since 2021 coup in Myanmar:
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The United Nations, in a report on the human rights crisis in Myanmar, revealed the devastating consequences of the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, and said that since then, at least 5,350 civilians have lost their lives, over 3.3 million people have been displaced.
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Myanmar crisis spurs concerns over rising criminal syndicates, human traff
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a candid interview with ANI, Indian Ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, expressed grave concerns over the escalating crisis in Myanmar's troubled regions, where ethnic armed groups have seized control, fostering a breeding ground for criminal syndicates and illicit activities.
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Malaysian PM urges ASEAN to focus on reinforcing its economic strengths am
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to focus on reinforcing its economic strengths amid the crisis in Myanmar and rising tensions in the South China Sea, Nikkei Asia reported.
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ASEAN expresses concern over execution of 4 opposition activists in Myanma
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], August 5 (ANI): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed its concern over the political crisis in Myanmar that has been existing in the country since the 2021 February coup, including the recent execution of four opposition activists.
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UN rights expert to visit Malaysia for greater engagement in Myanmar crisi
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 16 (ANI): The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights, Tom Andrews, will conduct a mission to Malaysia from June 17-23, in a bid to meet UN officials and other representatives in the region to help resolve the crisis in Myanmar.
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India expresses concern over humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, calls for res
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 14 (ANI): During the ongoing 50th session of the Human Rights Council, India expressed concerns over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and emphasized its interest in seeing a return to democracy in Myanmar at the earliest.
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Myanmar's multi-pronged crises have 'deepened, expanded dramatically'
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], June 14 (ANI): The political crisis unleashed in Myanmar following the February 1 military coup last year, has "opened new frontlines that had long been at peace," according to UN special envoy Noeleen Heyzer.
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Quad expresses grave concerns over Myanmar crisis, calls for end to violen
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], February 11 (ANI): The Quad countries have expressed grave concerns about the crisis in Myanmar and called for an end to violence, the release of all those arbitrarily detained, including foreigners, and unhindered humanitarian access.
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US State Dept Counselor travels to Asia for talks on stability, maritime o
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department said in a statement on Wednesday that Counselor Derek Chollet will travel to Cambodia and Indonesia on December 8-13 to hold discussions on key regional issues, including the burgeoning crisis in Myanmar, the State.
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US to send delegation to Southeast Asia to discuss Myanmar crisis
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): The United States said it will send a delegation to Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia next week as part of efforts to address the crisis in Myanmar triggered by a military coup in February.
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UN chief warns 'urgent' international response needed in Myanmar
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], October 1 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that an "urgent" international response is needed to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a "catastrophe" in the heart of Southeast Asia and beyond.
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People in Myanmar facing cash shortage, rising prices of goods and service
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 30 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar due to the February 1 military coup, people are facing a shortage of cash and rising prices of goods and services as they are withdrawing their savings from banks out of concern for the future.
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