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In this file photo taken on 13 March, 2021, a protester holds a poster with an image of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Rights group urges UNSC to impose binding arms embargo on Myanmar

The United Nations Security Council should urgently convene an open session on Myanmar and pass a binding resolution on the situation in the country, Fortify Rights said on Thursday

USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman (L) calls on Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen at the Foreign Service Academy, Dhaka, on 9 May 2022

Rohingya repatriation Bangladesh hopes US to influence ASEAN

Momen thanked USAID for their continued support for the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals

In this picture taken on 4 May 2022, a policeman takes the details of Rohingya refugees who were detained from a beach, at the Sadar Model police station in Cox's Bazar

Over 450 Rohingya detained while celebrating Eid on beach

Police spokesman Rafiqul Islam told AFP that officers detained “more than 450 Rohingya” in raids in the town of Cox’s Bazar late Wednesday

Military hardware is displayed during a parade to celebrate Myanmar's 77th Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw on 27 March 2022

Meanwhile in Myanmar

Do recent developments in Myanmar mean that the regime’s days are coming to a close? Time has the best answer

This file handout photo taken on 24 May, 2021 and released by Myanmar's Ministry of Information on 26 May shows detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and detained president Win Myint (R) during their first court appearance in Naypyidaw, since the military detained them in a coup on February

Myanmar junta court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years in jail

Myanmar junta court on Wednesday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail for corruption, part of a barrage of criminal cases that could see the deposed civilian leader jailed for decades

his picture taken on 15 April, 2022 shows members of the "Peacock Generation" activist troupe, some of whom are dressed as part of the "People's Defence Forces" (PDF), waving Yangon Student Union flags during a traditional "Thangyat" performance in Kayin state

Anti-coup fighters threaten Chinese mines in Myanmar

Myanmar anti-coup rebels on Saturday threatened to attack Chinese-backed mines in the country's northwest if the projects are not shut down, saying the profits were lining the pockets of the junta

Myanmar's military junta leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, speaks in a media broadcast in Naypyitaw, Myanmar on 8 February 2021 in this still image taken from video

Myanmar junta says to free 1,600 prisoners in new year amnesty

Myanmar's junta said it will release more than 1,600 prisoners from jails across the country on Sunday to mark the Buddhist new year

This picture taken on 15 April 2022 shows members of the "Peacock Generation" activist troupe taking part in a traditional "Thangyat" performance in Kayin state.

Myanmar rebel troupe takes aim at junta with folk satire

A troupe of Myanmar folk singers and satirists are taking their new show on a jungle tour, hoping to rally anti-coup fighters far from their families with barbs against the junta and jokes about home.

Rohingya people chat at an open-air tea stall in Bhasan Char on 30 December 2020

Bhasan Char needs more resources to fulfill Rohingyas’ expectations: Japan Ambassador

The envoy said the Bhasan Char project needs to be maintained well and also transportation needs to be taken care of

Military hardware is displayed during a parade to celebrate Myanmar's 77th Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw on 27 March 2022

Myanmar army says will ‘annihilate’ coup opponents on crackdown anniversary

The military will “no longer negotiate... and annihilate until the end” groups fighting to overturn its rule, said Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (front 5L) poses with foreign ministers and their representatives with Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) before the start of 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, in Islamabad on 22 March, 2022

Myanmar continues to turn a blind eye to rights of Rohingya: OIC

A resolution titled ‘Situation of the Rohingya Muslim Community in Myanmar’ has been adopted unanimously by the OIC to keep the momentum in exerting continuous pressure on Myanmar

In this picture taken on 22 March 2022, a Rohingya refugee woman walks back to her home after collecting drinking water at Jamtoli refugee camp in Ukhiya

Rohingya in Bangladesh cheer US decision on Myanmar ‘genocide’

There was clear evidence of an attempt at the “destruction” of the minority group, Washington said this week

Rohingyas making their way to Bangladesh

Myanmar denies genocide again, describes Rohingyas as 'Bengali community'

Myanmar has again refused to accept the Rohingyas as an ethnicity, describing them as 'Bengali community' while responding to the latest US decision which announced that the Myanmar military is ...

A Rohingya woman and a girl look from their camp-house

Biden administration rules Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

The Biden administration has formally determined that violence committed against the Rohingya minority by Myanmar’s military amounts to genocide and crimes against humanity, US officials told Reuters

Protesters take cover during clashes with security forces in Monywa, Myanmar March 21, 2021

Thousands flee air strikes, shelling as fighting erupts in Myanmar

Myanmar's military deployed ground troops and launched air and artillery strikes against rebel forces in the country's east, witnesses, local media and an aid group said on Thursday, prompting ...

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