Tag: Myanmar
Myanmar’s Catholic faithful back ‘no Christmas carol, no decor’ call
“By avoiding Christmas celebrations and parties, we show that we are involve in the fight against injustices"
Myanmar’s junta troops burn 11 villagers alive in Sagaing region, says...
Graphic video footage of the aftermath of the atrocity went viral on social media inside Myanmar, provoking outrage
No singing of Carols, no decors, no parties this Christmas in...
"Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep," said Bishop Lucius Hre Kung of Hakha
Myanmar junta jails Aung San Suu Kyi for two years
Aung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of incitement against the military and breaching COVID rules
Three wounded as Myanmar soldiers ram car into protest
More than 10 months of military rule has seen some 1,300 killed rallying against the army but small, highly mobile protests still crop up
Myanmar junta troops intensify attacks, continue to target Catholic churches
Priests and nuns were reported to have been forced to flee and hide "in a safe place" as troops looted convents
Women in Myanmar join ’16 days of activism’ against gender-based violence
The campaign aims to raise awareness on violence against women, while the ribbon is a sign of protest against attacks on women
Bangladesh allows relocated Rohingya refugees to visit families
Nearly 20,000 members of the stateless Muslim minority have already been sent to Bhashan Char island
Nine female medics seized in Myanmar army raid now held in...
The nine women, most of them university students and all between the ages of 17 and 21
Myanmar families fearing arrest cut ties with activist children
At least 15 activists or militia members were disowned by their parents during the last week, according to media reports
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