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MENAFN

(MENAFN) The UN on Thursday strongly criticized a recent airstrike targeting a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine State, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 30 civilians and left more than 70 others wounded, including patients, caregivers,...

Government of Timor-Leste

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The United Nations on Thursday denounced a recent airstrike targeting a hospital in Rakhine State, Myanmar, which reportedly killed over 30 civilians and injured more than 70, including patients, medical staff, and caregivers, according...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A devastating military airstrike flattened a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state Wednesday, claiming at least 33 lives and leaving 76 wounded, with 27 clinging to life in critical condition, media reported Thursday.

International Committee of the Red Cross

The event marks a key milestone in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to international humanitarian law – a joint effort launched by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa and the ICRC to make IHL a political...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A human rights organization called on the United Nations on Wednesday to impose an arms embargo on Myanmar’s ruling junta, citing the continued persecution of the country’s Muslim population.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, December 9 - Today, we are witnessing historically high numbers of armed conflicts, civilian casualties, and among the most vulnerable, women and children.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Union Election Commission of Myanmar declared on Monday that the country’s long-awaited general elections will take place on Sunday, December 28, according to state-run media.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Burmese election authority declared on Monday that the nationwide elections will take place in Myanmar on December 28, according to reports from state media.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The UN human rights office on Friday expressed serious concerns over next month’s military-run elections in Myanmar, warning that they will occur in an environment rife with threats, violence, and widespread repression, raising risks to...

Australian New Senate Committee

AUSTRALIA, November 24 - Committee: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Date referred: 25 November 2025 Submissions close: 30 January 2026 Reporting date: 28 February 2026 On the 25 November 2025 the Senate referred Democracy...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) warned on Wednesday that it is receiving an increasing number of reports of grave international crimes being committed ahead of the elections scheduled by Myanmar’s military...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) According to reports, the Trump administration on Monday announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals living in the United States.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Trump administration announced Monday that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals in the United States will be terminated, with the change set to take effect on January 26, 2026, according to reports....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Myanmar's acting President U Myint Swe died Thursday morning at the age of 74, according to an announcement by the country’s military government.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Myanmar’s interim leader, U Myint Swe, died on Thursday morning at the age of 74, according to a statement from the country’s National Defense and Security Council.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Myanmar’s acting president, U Myint Swe, died Thursday morning at the age of 74, according to the country’s National Defense and Security Council.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

N. CHARLESTON, S.C., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, has a Disaster Assistance Response Team in Venezuela working with partners and authorities to begin an assessment to set up multiple emergency...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) India has successfully extracted its first group of nationals who escaped to Thailand following a military strike on a notorious cyber fraud compound in Myanmar.

EIN Presswire

YANGON, MYANMAR, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Best Companies to Work in Myanmar (BCIM) Awards, powered by JobNet.com.mm, proudly announces the winners of the 2025 edition, marking the fifth year of recognising and celebrating...