Rights
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): The tens of thousands of members of Myanmar’s Rohingya community who fled inter-communal violence in north of the country and sought refuge in Bangladesh remain highly vulnerable and risk being “re-victimized even in exile” unless urgent action is taken, a senior United Nations refugee protection official has warned. more
Myanmar: UN rights expert condemns killing of prominent Muslim lawyer

New York, Jan 31 (Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert on Monday strongly condemned the brutal murder of a respected Muslim lawyer and constitutional law expert in Myanmar, ...

Myanmar must address ‘serious’ human rights violations against minorities – UN rights chief

New York, June 20 (Just Earth News): Issuing a new report on the situation of minorities in Myanmar, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has urged ...

UN rights chief welcomes release of 83 prisoners in Myanmar

New York, Apr 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations rights chief on Tuesday welcomed the release of a second wave of 83 prisoners on Myanmar's New Year last Sunday, by Presidential a ...

Myanmar: Prisoner amnesty marred by outrageous jailing of activist for Facebook post, says Amnesty International

New Delhi, Jan 22 (JEN): A prisoner amnesty in Myanmar on Friday does not go nearly far enough as scores of peaceful activists remain behind bars, Amnesty International said.

'No turning back in Myanmar,' says UN human rights expert in wake of elections

New York, Nov 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Welcoming the recent elections in Myanmar as ‘a new chapter in the country’s history,’ United Nations Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee on Monday ...

Myanmar: UNICEF urges future leaders to commit to children ahead of elections

New York, Nov 5 (JEN): As the historic elections in Myanmar draws closer, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children urged potential leaders of the country to priori ...

Myanmar needs to get back on track: UN rights chief

New York, Feb 26 (JEN): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, on Wednesday warned that Myanmar “seems headed in the wrong direction and needs ur ...

In Myanmar, Ban urges greater capacity in Southeast Asia to promote human rights, justice

New York, Nov 13 (JEN): The United Nations stands ready to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member States in strengthening national capacity to protect hu ...

Myanmar: UN welcomes release of child soldiers, commitment to get them educated

Yangon/New York, Aug 2 (JEN) Myanmar released dozens of children and young adults from its armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, the United Nations Friday confirmed, welcoming also efforts to ...