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Myanmar: Timely support and action by Security Council ‘really paramount’, says UN Special Envoy
The UN Special Envoy for Myanmar said on Friday she has called for timely action from the Security Council in…
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UN rights chief urges accountability for escalating ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar
Escalating violence across Myanmar including attacks on civilians must be halted to prevent even greater loss of life and a…
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‘Mass deaths’ alert in Myanmar as 100,000 flee junta’s heavy weapons
In Myanmar, international action is needed urgently to prevent “mass deaths” there, after civilians fled attacks by so-called “junta bombs”,…
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Myanmar: Rights expert welcomes fresh sanctions against junta, urges other nations ‘step up’
The announcement this week of new coordinated sanctions against Myanmar’s military rulers by a handful of Western governments has been…
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Myanmar: UN rights experts urge business ‘to take a stand’ against military junta
United Nations independent rights experts on Wednesday urged businesses in Myanmar to uphold their human rights responsibilities and apply pressure…
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Myanmar coup: ‘No sign’ of end to brutal crackdown on all fronts
One hundred days since the Myanmar military seized power, the “brutal” repression of protesters has continued, despite all international efforts…
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‘No time to lose’, stop flow of deadly weapons to Myanmar military now, urges UN rights expert
The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar on Friday called on countries that have not yet done so,…
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Myanmar: Attacks on healthcare jeopardizing COVID-19 response, UN team says
There have been at least 158 reported attacks on medical personnel and facilities in Myanmar, and over 139 doctors arrested…
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Myanmar approaching point of economic collapse: UN report
The turmoil following the military coup in Myanmar, coupled with the impact of COVID-19 could result in up to 25 million…
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Renewed clashes displace thousands in Myanmar, UN reports
Fresh clashes between Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups have displaced thousands across the country, the UN Office for…
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