Geopolitics

‘Urgent, renewed effort’ needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: Bachelet

New York: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet appealed on Friday for the international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar’s military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after seizing power in a coup. more

Six months after coup, Myanmar’s political, rights and aid crisis is worsening

New York: It’s been six months since the military coup in Myanmar where there’s grave concern over the widening impact of the deepening political, human rights and humanitaria ...

UN chief highlights key role of Asian regional bloc in ending Myanmar crisis

New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Monday for leaders in Asia to bolster efforts towards finding a peaceful solution to the bloody crisis in Myanmar, sparked ...

Myanmar: UN rights office ‘deeply disturbed’ over intensifying violence against protesters

New York: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday it is “deeply disturbed” that the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar “continues to intensify” ...

Myanmar: UN office expresses ‘strong concern’ at use of force against demonstrators

New York: The United Nations in Myanmar has voiced strong concerns over Tuesday’s reported use of force by security forces against demonstrators protesting the military takeover and ...

Biden says US may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar over recent actions

Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden said on Monday the United States may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar in connection with the most recent coup there.

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