Myanmar leader vows to take back migrants from Malaysia ‘as soon as possible’

Myanmar leader vows to take back migrants from Malaysia ‘as soon as possible’

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing has pledged that Myanmar will take back its verified nationals currently being held in Malaysian detention centres, saying the repatriation will happen “as soon as possible.” The commitment came during Min Aung Hlaing’s meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, marking the Myanmar leader’s first visit […]

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Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to visit Vietnam in latest push for regional recognition

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to visit Vietnam in latest push for regional recognition

Myanmar’s junta leader and newly installed civilian president, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to visit Vietnam from September 4 to 6, marking another important step in his government’s growing diplomatic outreach across the region. The visit comes as Myanmar’s military leadership continues efforts to rebuild international relations and move away from the diplomatic isolation that […]

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Myanmar approves death penalty for online scam operators in major crackdown on cybercrime

Myanmar approves death penalty for online scam operators in major crackdown on cybercrime

Myanmar has officially approved a new law that introduces the death penalty for individuals who force people to work in online scam operations through violence, threats, or unlawful detention. The decision marks one of the country’s toughest legal measures yet against the growing problem of organized cybercrime. The legislation, known as the Anti-Online Scam Bill, […]

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Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 as Families Continue to Endure Years of Heartbreaking Loss

Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 as Families Continue to Endure Years of Heartbreaking Loss

More than five years after Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, the country continues to suffer an unimaginable humanitarian crisis. According to the latest figures from conflict monitoring organization Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), over 100,000 people have lost their lives in conflict-related violence since February 2021. The military takeover ended Myanmar’s […]

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White House Eyes Deep Cuts to War Crimes Investigations in Ukraine, Myanmar, and Beyond — A Human Rights Setback

White House Eyes Deep Cuts to War Crimes Investigations in Ukraine, Myanmar, and Beyond — A Human Rights Setback

Washington, June 27 — In a quiet move that’s stirring concern among human rights advocates, the White House has proposed major funding cuts to nearly two dozen global programs that investigate war crimes and support justice in countries like Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, and others facing deep scars of conflict. The Office of Management and Budget […]

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