Geopolitics
New York: The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and voiced “deep concern” at restrictions on medical personnel, civil society, labour unions and journalists, as demonstrations continue across the south-east Asian nation against the military takeover last month. more
Hopes for UN Security Council action against Myanmar military coup ‘waning’ fast, warns Special Envoy

New York: Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar’s military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special ...

UN rights expert calls for ‘urgent and decisive’ action to support people of Myanmar

New York: The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” against the military junta, includ ...

EU Foreign Policy chief urges Myanmar's military to stop violence against civilians

Moscow/Sputnik: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on Sunday called on Myanmar's military to refrain from the use of force against own citize ...

White House says US preparing more measures against Myanmar

Washington/Sputnik: The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, US National Security Advisor Jake Sull ...

China’s rumoured involvement in the military coup will benefit no one except Beijing: Report

China’s rumoured involvement in the military coup will benefit no one except Beijing, The Taiwan Times opinion said.

At least six people die in clashes between police, protesters in Myanmar:Reports

Naypyitaw/Sputnik: At least six people died on Sunday across Myanmar during clashes between the police and protesters opposing the recent military takeover, the Irrawaddy news portal repo ...

Myanmar: UN rights office condemns escalating violence in deadliest day of protests so far

New York: In response to the killing of at least 18 protesters demonstrating against Myanmar’s military coup, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Sunday strongly condemned the &ld ...

Myanmar Military suspends visas, prolongs entry ban until April: Reports

Moscow/Sputnik: The military-controlled foreign ministry in Myanmar has suspended all visas and prolonged the entry ban for travelers until the end of March, media said Friday.

UK imposes further sanctions on Myanmar’s top military

London/Sputnik: The UK has sanctioned another six military top-ranking officers of the Myanmar army, including Commander in Chief General Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged human rights violati ...