Latest in Tag: myanmar Highlight
Latest in Tag: myanmar
Protests opposing coup sweep Myanmarâs biggest city
Thousands of protesters rallied in Myanmarâs biggest city, Yangon, on Sunday to denounce last weekâs coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Security Council calls for release of Myanmarâs Aung San Suu Kyi, pledging support for democratic transition
On Wednesday, Aung San Suu Kyi was charged with the illegal possession of walkie-talkies, which were allegedly imported illegally, and remanded in custody
Military seize power in Myanmar, arrest civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Coup has been internationally denounced, UN Secretary-General expresses grave concern
Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed
Both were investigating country’s murder of 10 Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar: Short visit to Bagan Temple only
In the temple complex of Bagan in Myanmar, tourists are only allowed three days instead of five. The aim is to equalize the flow of visitors.Myanmar’s old royal city of Bagan is one of the most beautiful temples in the world. The country in Southeast Asia â formerly Burma â has experienced a tourist boom …
Myanmarâs security officials should face courts for crimes against humanity against Rohingya: Amnesty International
âWhat will it take for international community to take justice seriously?â says Matthew Wells, senior crisis adviser at Amnesty International
Ethnic cleansing of Rohingya from Myanmar continues: UN
“The ethnic cleansing of Rohingya in Myanmar continues,â UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour said on Tuesday after speaking to newly-arrived Rohingya in refugee camps in Bangladesh. “I do not think we can draw any other conclusion from what I have seen and heard in Cox’s Bazar,” referring to the Bangladesh district that …
Al-Azhar calls for immediate action to stop âmassacres against Muslims in Myanmarâ
International organisations would take a different, strong position if the victims were followers of any religion other than Islam, says Al-Tayeb
Myanmar may ban tourists from climbing on ancient temples
Tourists in Myanmar may soon be banned from climbing temples in the tourist hotspot of Bagan, following criticism of the popular holiday pastime from the country’s de-facto leader Aung San Suui Kyi on Wednesday.”Visitors watching on top of ancient pagodas will have a negative impact on the long-term sustainability. That is why we need to …
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar holds reconciliation dialogue between Myanmar sects
The dialogue aims to put an end to conflict between Rohingya Muslims and ethnic Rakhines in Myanmar
Myanmar makes a new attempt at unity
A peace conference between Myanmar’s long-embattled government and ethnic minorities has begun under Aung San Suu Kyi’s supervision. Can her history and charisma help overcome decades of civil war and mistrust?
Tourist urged to leave over Buddha insult
A Spanish tourist was escorted out of the ancient Myanmar city of Bagan for having an exposed tattoo of Buddha on his leg in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to local officials.
Myanmar, Uzbekistan among countries downgraded in annual US human trafficking report
The US has released its annual list of worst human trafficking offenders around the world. Myanmar, Uzbekistan and Sudan were among the countries found on the list.
Myanmar opens its first stock market
The Yangon Stock Exchange officially opened for trading on Friday. Hopes are high that it will help transform Myanmar’s weak economy, once rife with corruption under its former military junta.
Opposition party achieves wide margin of victory in Myanmar elections: Reports
Nobel winner Aung San Suu Kyi has suggested her party will win Myanmar’s elections, the freest in the country’s history. Opposition leaders are seeking to take over from representatives of the former ruling junta party.
High expectations for Myanmar election
Myanmar's parliamentary elections are the next milestone in the country's ongoing reform process. But while the general requirements for the November vote have been approved, many crucial questions remain unanswered. On November 8, more than 50 million people will elect a new parliament in Myanmar. The importance of the election is immense, says Yangon-based journalist Zeya Thu. "The vote will…
Voting abroad extended by 24 hours
At least 258,000 expatriates had cast their vote by 3pm on Sunday
World Bank pledges $2bn for Myanmar
The programme also includes $200m to help Myanmar achieve universal health coverage by 2030, the Bank said, noting that only one in four people in the once-isolated country has access to quality healthcare.
Foreign Minister discusses issues facing Muslim World in OIC address
Events of last three years confirm Egypt is on path to democracy, says Fahmy
Fahmy to participate in OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Foreign minister to âpresent the Egyptian visionâ for the Islamic world in Guinea
Fresh religious unrest breaks out in Myanmar
The unrest erupted after a Muslim man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape a Buddhist woman on Saturday evening, it said.
OIC fear Myanmar violence may spread
Egypt foreign minister presents four-point plan to help solve crisis in Myanmar
Egypt condemns renewed violence against Muslims in Myanmar
Foreign Ministry calls on Myanmar government to enforce rule of law
Activists slam Myanmar amnesty ahead of Obama visit
The visit by Obama has been lauded by Myanmar as a sign of confidence in the reforms introduced under a nominally civilian government
13 killed in strong Myanmar quake
The quake was felt in neighbouring Thailand including in Bangkok
Myanmar political leaders urged to make stand on unrest
Unrest has left at least 180 people dead since June and displaced 110,000
Protest calls for Morsy to take a stand on violence in Myanmar
March stopped by police 100m from its goal
World Bank to provide historic loan to Myanmar
Aid provided falls within âtechnical assistanceâ currently allowed by United States after it lifted many sanctions
At least 130 missing in Rohingya boat sinking
Many Rohingya refugees now try to head to Muslim-majority Malaysia for a better life
Suu Kyi: help us complete path to democracy
Aung San Suu Kyi continues her international tour