Aung San Suu Kyi, General Secretary of the National League for Democracy of Myanmar, addresses a meeting at the United Nations in New York. Photo: UN / Rick Bajornas (file photo)

Report Reveals Impact of Covid-19 and Coup d’Etat on Myanmar

May 2, 2021May 4, 2021 RMN News COVID-19, Human Rights, Myanmar

The study warns that, if unchecked, the combined effect of these two crises could push up to 12 million people

Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) - COSP8. Photo: UNODC (Representational Image)

United Kingdom Forms Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime

May 2, 2021May 4, 2021 RMN News Corruption, Sanctions, UK

The Global Anti-Corruption-Sanctions Regime strengthens the UK’s efforts to counter corruption globally. The United States commends the United Kingdom (UK)

India's then-Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, visits the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi to review the Covid-19 preparedness on April 16, 2021. Photo: PIB (file photo)

Asia Pacific People Politics World

As Modi Govt Fails, India Becomes a Burning Covid Hotspot

April 28, 2021May 1, 2021 RMN News Coronavirus, COVID-19, India, Narendra Modi

COUNTRY REPORT: INDIA While India has become a burning hotspot of coronavirus, the explosive situation in India will continue to

Americas Political Issues Politics World

World Press Freedom Day: Information as a Public Good

April 21, 2021April 23, 2021 RMN News Information, Press Freedom, UNESCO

Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around

Asia Pacific Political Issues Politics World

Censorship and Disinformation Virus Hits Asia-Pacific: RSF Report

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 RMN News EU, Freedom, RSF, UNESCO

Such arm-chair reports are meaningless, as they have no impact on the governments who persecute and kill journalists. The Asia-Pacific

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré (file photo)

Europe Political Issues Politics World

UN Rights Chief Raises Concerns Over Proposed UK Law

April 13, 2021April 14, 2021 RMN News Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, UK

The Bill, in its current form, risks undermining key human rights obligations that the UK has committed itself to respect.