Tag: Myanmar
Junta troops torch 500 homes in 3 days in Myanmar’s Sagaing...
The attacks occurred between April 25 and April 27 in the Sagaing townships of Mingin, Khin Oo, and Shwebo
Myanmar junta court convicts Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption: spokesman
Since a military coup ousted her government in February last year, plunging Myanmar into upheaval, Suu Kyi has been in military custody
Nearly 40 Buddhist clergy killed and 40 jailed since Myanmar coup
The 38 monks and one nun were killed between Feb. 1, 2021 — the day the military seized power — and mid-April 2022
Cardinal Bo of Myanmar reminds bishops to help people become ‘miracle...
Cardinal Bo said bishops should help people "believe in themselves" and "to believe in the living God”
Myanmar junta chief calls for peace talks with ethnic rebels
The call comes amid daily clashes between junta troops and resistance groups, some of which are fighting alongside ethnic rebels
Children of Myanmar’s conflict zones deprived of key immunizations
Regular injections are often not an option for families caught in fighting between junta troops and the armed opposition
Detained Catholic priest in Myanmar released, says report
A United Nations report said one out of every 100 citizens of Myanmar became displaced by conflict since February 2021
Churches, monasteries continue to be targeted in Myanmar, says report
At least 20 Buddhist monasteries, 76 Christian churches, and a mosque have reportedly been destroyed
Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar prays for ‘healing’ as he greets...
“We have suffered enough. Now we look towards the ending of all this,” said the cardinal, referring to the conflict in Myanmar
Dry streets as Myanmar boycotts water festival to protest junta
The Thingyan water festival is typically marked by jubilant pandemonium as crowds engage in large-scale street water fights
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