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.
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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.
Bangladesh asks Kingdom to support Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh asks the Kingdom to help support the repatriation of Rohingya.
ICJ to hear ‘genocide’ case against Myanmar next month
Gambia will open its case against Myanmar before the UN’s top court in December accusing the mainly Buddhist state of genocide against its Rohingya Muslims, the tribunal said Monday.
Suu Kyi named in lawsuit over crimes against Rohyingya
Aung San Suu Kyi is named in a case filed for crimes against Rohingya Muslims.
Suu Kyi says Myanmar committed to resolving refugee issue
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has underscored that the country will not shirk its responsibility to take care of the rights and security of people, according to the Foreign Ministry Monday.
Regional officials meet to discuss issues faced by migrant workers
Officials from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar begin a two-day meeting.
Myanmar fishermen net meth worth $20 million
Sacks of crystal meth scooped from the sea by Myanmar fishermen who mistook it for a deodorant substance had a street value of $20 million, an official told AFP Sunday, in a country believed to be the world’s largest methamphetamine producer.
Bangladesh seeks help on Rohingya refugees repatriation
Bangladesh requests Cambodia’s help over the Rohingya refugees crises..
Kingdom wants Myanmar to import famous Kampot pepper
Cambodia has asked Myanmar to consider importing Kampot pepper.
Myanmar accused of Rohyingya-ID coercion
Myanmar authorities are forcing members of the Rohingya Muslim minority at gunpoint to accept identity cards that categorise them as foreigners, stripping them of the chance to become citizens, a rights group said on Tuesday.
