Myanmar
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Myanmar’s multidimensional crises have ‘deepened and expanded dramatically’
The political crisis unleashed in Myanmar following the 1 February military coup last year, has “opened new frontlines that had…
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Myanmar: Death sentences ‘vile attempt at instilling fear’, rights experts charge
The international community must increase pressure on Myanmar ‘s military rulers in the wake of their decision to move ahead…
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Number of internally displaced in Myanmar doubles, to 800,000
The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Myanmar has doubled since February of last year, now crossing the 800,000…
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‘Window of opportunity’ for unity opens in Myanmar
One year on from Myanmar’s military coup, violence and brutality has only intensified, but “a window of opportunity” does exist,…
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‘Urgent, renewed effort’ needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: Bachelet
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet appealed on Friday for the international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar’s military to…
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At least four children killed during escalation of conflict in Myanmar
At least four children have been killed and multiple others have been maimed during an escalation of conflict over the…
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Myanmar: WFP plans to aid 4 million through 2022
Ten months since the military takeover in February 2021, food insecurity in Myanmar has risen sharply, the World Food Programme…
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UNESCO condemns killing of journalist in Myanmar
Authorities in Myanmar are being urged to conduct a full investigation into the killing of a journalist last month, reportedly…
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People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022
The people of Myanmar are facing an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis with needs escalating dramatically since…
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Myanmar: Attack leaves 35 dead, including 4 children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemned on Tuesday the reported killing of at least 35 people, including four children and two…
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