Tag: Myanmar
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
Soldiers enter Catholic cathedral in Myanmar to search for weapons
The soldiers left on Saturday after discovering only two ceremonial swords given to Archbishop Marco Tin Win
Christian rights group welcomes passage of US bill on restoring democracy...
The BURMA Act authorizes US aid and stronger sanctions on the military junta in Myanmar to respect human rights and restore democracy
Myanmar’s military junta soldiers vandalize Baptist church
A pastor who fled the village said about 700 villagers took shelter in a remote forest since March 28
More than 130 journalists arrested in Myanmar, media group says
Among those arrested, 109 were men and 26 were women, while three other journalists were killed in the course of their work
Cardinal Bo of Myanmar urges newly ordained deacons to be ‘missionaries’
“Pastors should not be people working in offices full time on the table, but must be capable of living and of helping with [the] people”
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