JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia said on Friday it had hosted a meeting of some of the key stakeholders in the conflict in military-ruled Myanmar at which each gave a “positive indication” …
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War crimes by Myanmar’s military ‘more frequent and brazen’, UN probe finds
by Reutersby ReutersGENEVA (Reuters) – War crimes committed by Myanmar’s military, including the bombing of civilians, have become “increasingly frequent and brazen”, a team of United Nations investigators said in a report …
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Myanmar’s education system in ‘crisis’ as rebellion rages on, says World Bank
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – After violence erupted in Myanmar in the wake of the 2021 coup, most high school students in the remote township of Thantlang left their studies and took up …
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US imposes sanctions on Myanmar’s defense ministry, two banks -Treasury website
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday levelled sanctions against Myanmar’s Ministry of Defense and two banks used by the Southeast Asian country’s military to purchase arms and other …
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BEIJING (Reuters) -China supports Myanmar in finding its own path to development and urges the international community to respect its sovereignty and help it achieve peace and reconciliation, China’s foreign …
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U.S. condemns Myanmar’s decision to abolish 40 political parties
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday condemned the decision by Myanmar’s ruling junta to abolish 40 political parties, including the former ruling party National League for Democracy. State …
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As with Ukraine, a coalition should pressure Myanmar’s junta, U.N. expert says
by Reutersby ReutersBy Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russian weapons being used in Ukraine are also killing people in Myanmar, an independent U.N. expert said on Wednesday, urging countries to form …
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Factbox: Legal cases against Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sentenced to a further three years in prison on Friday with hard labour for committing electoral fraud, according to a …
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi could return home after verdicts, junta chief says
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta chief said on Friday he would consider allowing deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest from prison but only after verdicts …
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U.N. rights expert calls for sanctions against Myanmar’s junta after executions
by Reutersby ReutersGENEVA – A United Nations human rights expert on Monday called on countries to take steps against Myanmar’s junta through economic sanctions and an arms embargo following the execution of …
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Myanmar’s shadow government to create its own police force
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – A parallel government opposed to military rule in Myanmar announced on Tuesday it was forming its own police force, in its latest effort to hamper the junta’s efforts …
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In rare comments, Myanmar’s Suu Kyi urges people to ‘be united’ – source
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for unity among her people, according to a source familiar with her legal proceedings, in rare remarks since her …
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A year after Myanmar’s coup, families of detainees search for answers
by Reutersby ReutersBy Thu Thu Aung – Nearly a year after his son was last seen being hauled away by Myanmar junta troops, 66-year-old Win Hlaing says he just wants to know …