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Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

Without enough testing staff, it is widely believed that case numbers are much more numerous than reported.

Asean nations including M'sia want to exclude UN arms embargo against Myanmar

Asean nations including M'sia want to exclude UN arms embargo against Myanmar

The countries say the general assembly draft resolution in its current form will not gain unanimous support.

Myanmar news site says American editor detained

Myanmar news site says American editor detained

Danny Fenster is detained at the main international gateway in Yangon while preparing to fly to Malaysia.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

State TV shows Suu Kyi, 75, in the dock sitting upright with her hands in her lap and wearing a surgical mask.
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear in court

Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear in court

The former civilian leader faces several charges after she was deposed by a military coup.

How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens

How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens

'We have to change SIM cards all the time,' a senior civil servant says.
Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup

Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup

A total of 4,120 people are also currently being detained.

UN vote on call to stop arms supply to Myanmar postponed

UN vote on call to stop arms supply to Myanmar postponed

Some diplomats say it has been delayed in a bid to win more support.
UN refugee chief appeals for funds for Rohingya, sanctuary for Myanmar refugees

UN refugee chief appeals for funds for Rohingya, sanctuary for Myanmar refugees

He says the fate of the Rohingya was at risk of being forgotten in the wake of a military coup.
At Miss Universe pageant, Myanmar's contestant pleads 'our people are dying'

At Miss Universe pageant, Myanmar's contestant pleads 'our people are dying'

Thuzar Wint Lwin urges everyone to speak up against the junta.

Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as US makes appeal

Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as US makes appeal

US and Britain call on army to avoid civilian casualties.

How Elise Arya Chen turned childhood abuse into advocacy for Myanmar refugees

How Elise Arya Chen turned childhood abuse into advocacy for Myanmar refugees

MALAYSIANSKINI | Growing up feeling helpless, a young girl decided to help others with no one to fight for them.

Myanmar troops battle militias as anti-coup resistance grows

Myanmar troops battle militias as anti-coup resistance grows

UK-MYANMAR-POLITICS:Myanmar troops battle militias as anti-coup resistance grows
LETTER | M'sian govt must curb military violence in Myanmar

LETTER | M'sian govt must curb military violence in Myanmar

Malaysia and Asean should cut ties with the military junta.

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

They were arrested in Chiang Mai and charged for illegally entering the kingdom.

Military coup puts Telenor's future in Myanmar on the line

Military coup puts Telenor's future in Myanmar on the line

The return to army rule led to a US$783 million write-off this week for Norway's Telenor.
Myanmar's UN envoy tells US lawmakers more sanctions needed

Myanmar's UN envoy tells US lawmakers more sanctions needed

Washington should target state-run Myanmar oil and gas company, says Kyaw Moe Tun.

COMMENT | Can Asean step up to the Tatmadaw?

COMMENT | Can Asean step up to the Tatmadaw?

At the end of the day, what happens in Myanmar will be decided by the gun and the bigger powers.
Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker - media

Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker - media

The dead and injured also include police officers who have joined the protests.

Olympics: Swimmer calls for expulsion of junta-led Myanmar from Games

Olympics: Swimmer calls for expulsion of junta-led Myanmar from Games

Win Htet Oo says his country's Olympic committee is a 'puppet' of the military junta.
LETTER | Myanmar - Asean must act to achieve consensus points

LETTER | Myanmar - Asean must act to achieve consensus points

The onus is not just on Myanmar to engage but also for Asean to avoid the rhetoric trap.

Myanmar protesters vow to 'shake the world', more mystery blasts reported

Myanmar protesters vow to 'shake the world', more mystery blasts reported

Demonstrations against the military regime continue while the government blames the explosions on dissidents.

Myanmar risks coming to standstill as violence worsens - UN envoy

Myanmar risks coming to standstill as violence worsens - UN envoy

Violence is worsening and the running of the state risks coming to a standstill, warns Christine Schraner Burgener.

Half of Myanmar's population risks falling into poverty by 2022 - UNDP

Half of Myanmar's population risks falling into poverty by 2022 - UNDP

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is being made worse by the Feb 1 coup.