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New Delhi remains committed to strengthening democratic process in Myanmar
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Thulasidass said that India also remains committed to strengthening the democratic process in Myanmar. "We have worked with various stakeholders to develop capacities in areas of democratic systems and practices. We have renewed these efforts, including in building capacities in areas of
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Myanmar junta describes US human rights report as 'propaganda tool'
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], April 14 (ANI): Myanmar has rejected the human rights report issued by the United States Department of State, state-run media reported on Thursday.
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'Urgent, renewed effort' needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: UN ri
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 29 (ANI): UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Friday appealed international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar's military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after
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Australian energy firm Woodside to withdraw from Myanmar
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Perth [Australia], January 27 (ANI): Major Australian energy company Woodside has decided to withdraw from its interests in Myanmar, citing the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.
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Oil giants TotalEnergies, Chevron announce withdrawal from Myanmar over ri
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], January 22 (ANI): Oil giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are withdrawing from Myanmar due to the deteriorating situation in the country following the military coup in February 2021.
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US imposes sanctions on China, Myanmar for human rights abuses
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and entities in China, Myanmar, while blacklisting a Chinese artificial intelligence company for human rights abuses marking International Human Rights Day.
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US condemns Myanmar security forces for 'abhorrent attacks' in Chin state
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 1 (ANI): The United States on Sunday (local time) said it was "gravely concerned" by reports of human rights violations that Myanmar security forces have perpetuated in Chin State, including setting fire to and destroying over 100 residences and Christian churches.
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Give families access to Reuters journalists: Myanmar rights body
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], Dec 28 (ANI): The Myanmar Human Rights Commission on Thursday urged the authorities to allow the families to visit the two Reuters' journalists arrested for allegedly breaching the country's Official Secrets Act.
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