Myanmar’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has increased to 1,058 as of Thursday morning, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports.
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Myanmar marks 73rd Martyrs’ Day to honour fallen independence fight heroes
Myanmar commemorated the 73rd Martyrs’ Day on Sunday amid COVID-19 outbreak to honour fallen national heroes who sacrificed their lives in 1947 in the fight to regain the country’s independence.
Myanmar army sacks officers over landslide tragedy
Two high-ranking officers were fired for having “failed their responsibilities” after a landslide in Myanmar killed at least 174 jade miners, the country’s military said on Monday in a rare public sanctioning.
Over 100 dead in Myanmar landslide
The bodies of at least 100 jade miners were pulled from the mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on Thursday, in one of the worst ever accidents to hit the perilous industry.
Myanmar ships freed Rohingya prisoners to Rakhine
Myanmar shipped hundreds of recently released Rohingya inmates back to the country’s restive western borderlands on Monday, after fears that its overcrowded prisons could become hotbeds for runaway coronavirus outbreaks.
Scores of detained Rohingya freed in Myanmar
Fears grow of a potential coronavirus outbreak in the country’s overcrowded prisons.
Myanmar suspends all types of visas for foreign nationals
Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Min announces temporary suspension of all types of visas.
Myanmar confirms first cases of coronavirus after 214 tested
Myanmar confirmed its first cases of of the deadly novel coronavirus late Monday after weeks of increasing scepticism over the under-developed southeast Asian nation’s claims to be free of the disease.
Another day in paradise
Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago has been open to visitors for quite a while. However, thanks to strict tourism control, most of the islands are still in pristine condition.
Myanmar president stresses on need for unity
Myanmar President U Win Myint on Wednesday stressed the importance for all nationals to preserve independence with the united efforts of all nationals.
Myanmar government’s response to article in Khmer Times about the Rakhine Issue
Myanmar Embassy: This article mentioned mostly the narratives and comments of Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, related to the displaced persons from Rakhine State who called themselves Rohingya.
International court, finally, acts on the Rohingyas of Myanmar
The inability of international law to effectively address situations of mass human rights atrocities, in particular genocide, within states has been the source of much consternation for international lawyers.
Myanmar feels the pressure on mounting Rohingya crisis
The UN’s highest court orders Myanmar to prevent genocide from being committed against its Rohingya Muslim minority.
Two Rohingya women killed in Myanmar shelling
Two Rohingya women were killed and seven others injured in shelling the Myanmar military and insurgents blamed on each other, days after the UN’s top court ordered the country to protect the beleaguered Muslim minority.
Myanmar soldiers ‘committed war crimes, not genocide’
A Myanmar-appointed panel concludes some soldiers likely committed war crimes.
RCAF top brass meets counterpart in first-ever official visit to Myanmar
General Vong Pisen holds talks with his Myanmar counterpart Gen Min Aung Hlaing.
Why is most of Asia looking away from Myanmar?
The latest resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly condemning rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minority groups in Myanmar was the third on the subject.
Football: Myanmar breaks Cambodian hearts once again
Myanmar wins the third-place match against Cambodia in the BTV Cup 2019.
Gambia’s case against Myanmar no help to Rohingya
Gambia, the complainant in the case, and Myanmar were given opportunity to present their view on whether the latter has committed a genocide against the Muslim Rohingya.
Suu Kyi denies ‘genocidal intent’ in Rohingya case
Suu Kyi denies “genocidal intent” as she defended operations against Rohingya.
Nearly 100 Rohingya face jail as Hague hears ‘genocide’ case
Nearly 100 Rohingya appeared in a Myanmar court yesterday after being arrested for trying to flee persecution, their lawyer said.
Myanmar takes bronze after beating Cambodia in penalty shootout thriller
Myanmar beat Cambodia via a penalty shootout to bring home the bronze.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi told to ‘stop the genocide’
Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi faced calls for Myanmar to “stop the genocide” of Rohingya Muslims as she personally led her country’s defence at the court yesterday.
Thai Navy to ‘monitor’ Myanmar submarine
The Royal Thai Navy is preparing to deal with what it calls a “new situation” after learning that Myanmar is going to send its attack submarine to the Andaman Sea for security missions.
30,000 monks attend mass alms-giving in Myanmar
Thirty-thousand monks assembled in the early morning chill in Myanmar yesterday for a spectacular alms-giving event, partly organised by a controversial mega-temple under scrutiny across the border in Thailand.
Myanmar dengue deaths surge to 123
The death toll of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) has surged to 123 across Myanmar in 11 months, said figures released by the Ministry of Health and Sports on Monday.
SEA Games football: Must-win match for Cambodia today
The Cambodian men’s football team faces Myanmar today in an important match that could determine whether it advances or not to the next round in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
Myanmar civilians flee into Thailand to escape troops-rebels clashes
Mon civilians flee into Thailand to escape fighting between Myanmar troops and rebels.
Myanmar upsets Philippines in SEA Games football
The Philippines men’s Olympic football team suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against Myanmar in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games football tournament group stage here on Wednesday.
US accuses Myanmar of breaching chemical weapons ban
Myanmar is in breach of a global convention banning chemical weapons and may have a stockpile left over from the 1980s, the United States said on Monday.
