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5,350 civilians killed, 3.3 million displaced since 2021 coup in Myanmar:
Updated : 1 year, 6 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 coup 3rd anniversary: India expresses concern, calls for transitio
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Expressing concern over the "deteriorating" situation in Myanmar, India has urged for an early resolution to the conflict with the return of peace and stability in the country.
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Over 5,000 Myanmar nationals cross over to Mizoram seeking asylum, after f
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Over 5,000 Myanmar nationals have crossed over to neighbouring Mizoram in India following Monday's airstrike by the Myanmar army in its Chin state, said Lalbiakthanga Khiangte, Inspector General of Police, Mizoram Police.
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Myanmar: Thousands flee to India as insurgents open attack on new fronts
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Thousands of people from Myanmar crossed into India after some ethnic minority insurgent groups attacked security posts in Myanmar on Monday leading to a fresh fight erupting on two new fronts.
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Myanmar junta extends state of emergency by another six months
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Members of Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on Monday decided to extend the state of emergency in the country and the term of the junta led by Min Aung Hlaing for another six months, Myanmar Now reported citing an announcement broadcast by state-run media. The decision
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China holding back from taking relations further with Myanmar's junta: Rep
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Myanmar was expected to hold a summit of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) towards the end of 2022, but it was not held as China's Premier Li Keqiang did not respond to the Myanmar junta's invitation for the summit.
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Human Rights Watch calls on UN to hold Myanmar military accountable for hu
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 19 (ANI): The Human Rights Watch on Friday, called upon the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to act against the Myanmar military's human rights abuses by imposing economic sanctions and preventing the flow of weapons.
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Over 30 killed, bodies burned in Myanmar's Kayah state: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], December 25 (ANI): More than 30 people, including women and children, have been killed and their bodies burned in Myanmar's conflict-torn Kayah state, media reports citing local human rights group said.
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Widowed mother of three in Myanmar says military takeover dashed hopes of
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Rangon [Myanmar], December 10 (ANI): A widowed mother of three in Myanmar said the military takeover has dashed her hopes for a better life.
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Senior NLD leader jailed for 20 years for criticizing Myanmar coup
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], October 31 (ANI): Myanmar authorities on Friday jailed an Octogenarian opposition leader for criticizing the coup that ousted the democratically elected government in the country.
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Military tried to force his resignation, says former Myanmar President
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], October 13 (ANI): Detained Myanmar President Win Myint on Tuesday said that senior military officials tried to force him to resign citing a false health condition on the day of the coup.
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Myanmar coup can lead to disaster for China's interests: Report
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], September 12 (ANI): The Myanmar coup that removed elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and positioned the country's army into power could prove to be a disaster for China's interests in the region, as the new military rulers crave greater autonomy from Beijing, a media report
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