Articles tagged with "Myanmar"
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At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN
The UN said Myanmar’s military elections caused at least 170 civilian deaths in over 400 airstrikes, with arrests, forced voting, and exclusion of minorities, while violence and fear continued, violating people’s rights.
January 30, 2026
Bangladesh summons Myanmar envoy after cross-border gunfire
Bangladesh summoned the ambassador of Myanmar and expressed strong concern after cross-border gunfire from the neighboring country injured a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl in the border area of Cox’s Bazar.
January 14, 2026
Myanmar junta air strike on hospital kills 31, aid workers say
A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, as the junta wages a withering offensive ahead of elections
December 11, 2025
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia kills at least seven
At least seven migrants, mostly women and a child, died after a boat from Myanmar capsized near Malaysia’s Langkawi Island. Authorities rescued survivors and continue searching for missing vessels linked to suspected human trafficking syndicates.
November 9, 2025
Myanmar groups to sue Telenor over data sharing with junta
Myanmar civil society groups are suing Norway’s Telenor, alleging it shared customer data with the military, enabling arrests and killings after the 2021 coup. Telenor denies wrongdoing, citing legal obligations and threats to employee safety.
October 7, 2025
Rohingya Muslims plead for help at the UN to stop killings in Myanmar
Rohingya leaders at the UN urged global action to end decades of persecution in Myanmar, calling for protection, citizenship, and justice. Ongoing violence and discrimination continue to displace thousands and deny them basic rights.
October 2, 2025