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Myanmar opposition announces ‘defensive war’ against junta
Acting president of self-declared government calls on civilian armed groups to target military that seized power in February coupMyanmar’s self-declared parallel government, which was set up by pro-democracy politicians, has announced a “defensive war”…
More than 1,000 civilians have died in Myanmar unrest, say activists
Junta accused of ‘killing lives and democratic hopes’ in bloody crackdown since the February coupMyanmar’s security forces have killed more than 1,000 civilians since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi from power six months ago, according to an advoc…
‘I’m scared of being killed’: sex worker activists speak out
Rights defenders describe threats and abuse while working to protect their communitiesReport: Sex workers fighting for human rights among world’s most ‘at risk activists’A report has found that sex worker activists are among the most at risk human righ…
‘A sample of hell’: Rohingya forced to rebuild camps again after deadly floods
At least 21,000 refugees displaced after heavy rain devastates Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the latest in a series of disasters to hit the areaThe process of rebuilding has begun once again for Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh after a week o…
Myanmar duo arrested in New York over plot to kill UN ambassador
Pair charged with conspiracy ‘to assault and make a violent attack’ on Myanmar’s UN envoy, Kyaw Moe TunTwo Myanmar citizens have been arrested in New York state for plotting with an arms dealer in Thailand – who sells weapons to the Burmese military – …
Myanmar’s UN envoy accuses military junta of township massacre
Kyaw Moe Tun, who has defied regime attempts to sack him, tells UN it must take action over killings in remote Sagaing areaMyanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations, who has refused to leave his post despite being fired by the junta after the February…
Myanmar junta leader declares himself PM as election timeline stalled
Six months after seizing power, Min Aung Hlaing extends coup with promise of elections in 2023Myanmar’s military leader has declared himself prime minister and said he will lead the country under the nation’s state of emergency until elections are held…
Refugees hit hardest as deadly floods sweep across continents
Death toll rises as storms continue to rip through communities, destroying homes and livelihoodsAs heavy rains and floods dominate headlines around the world, displaced people and those living in conflict zones are among the worst affected. Wind and he…
Myanmar junta accused of crimes against humanity six months on from coup
Human Rights Watch says army’s suppression of protests has included torture and murder, as small protests mark milestoneHuman Rights Watch has accused Myanmar’s military junta of crimes against humanity as small groups of protesters marked six months s…