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Right to freedom of expression in Myanmar must be guaranteed, UN expert urges military coup leader
The leader of Myanmar’s ‘Tatmadaw’ military has been urged to publicly commit to honoring the fundamental right to freedom of…
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First Person: Rohingya refugees traumatized again, after devastating camp fire
A Rohingya refugee and volunteer for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has been telling UN News how his community…
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Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis
Two million people facing growing food insecurity linked to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar are to receive nutrition assistance,…
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UN chief highlights key role of Asian regional bloc in ending Myanmar crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Monday for leaders in Asia to bolster efforts towards finding a peaceful solution to…
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MYANMAR CRISIS: Stand with the people and protect them, urges UN rights expert
The international community has a responsibility to protect the people of Myanmar, under attack from their own military, the UN…
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INTERVIEW: Myanmar military increasing efforts to keep truth from getting out, UN expert says
The crackdown on journalists, cutting off the Internet and disrupting the flow of information across Myanmar, is “not working”, and…
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Myanmar heading towards a ‘full-blown conflict’, UN human rights chief warns
The ongoing repression of protests in Myanmar could spark a “full-blown conflict” on a par with Syria, the United Nations’…
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Myanmar violence ‘must cease immediately’: UN agencies
The United Nations Country Team in Myanmar reiterated its call for an end to violence against civilians, amid reports of dozens…
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Clashes in Myanmar displace thousands, UN humanitarian office reports
Clashes between the Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups, which have involved military airstrikes, have reportedly claimed the lives…
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Stop ‘widespread violence’ against children in Myanmar, UN officials urge
Senior United Nations officials on Thursday strongly condemned the ongoing violence by Myanmar’s security forces against civilians, including children, as…
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