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Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s…
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Security Council calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, pledging ‘continued support’ for Myanmar’s democratic transition
The UN Security Council issued a press statement on Thursday expressing “deep concern” over the military takeover in Myanmar, calling for the…
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Security Council unity ‘crucial’ to support democracy in Myanmar
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in…
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Deep fears of violent crackdown in Myanmar, UN rights chief warns
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced “deep fears” of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices in Myanmar,…
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Arrests, military control ‘a serious blow’ to democratic reforms in Myanmar: UN chief
The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the detention of top political leaders and government officials, including State Counsellor Aung…
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Myanmar: UN chief following developments ‘with great concern’
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for restrain in Myanmar, amid reports of rising tensions over the outcome of…
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FROM THE FIELD: The Myanmar child workers risking their lives for stones
Thirteen-year-old Min Min scavenges day and night for precious stones in a quarry in Hpakant, northern Myanmar, where perilous conditions…
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