Human Rights: Myanmar Urged to Protect Rohingya Population
A United Nations (UN) expert has called for urgent action by the Government of Myanmar to end the suffering of the Rohingya population in the country. “The magnitude of violence…
Security Forces Abusing Human Rights in Myanmar: Report
The scale of violence against the Rohingya community in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is documented in a recent United Nations human rights report. According to a UN Special Adviser on the…
Human Rights Situation Going from Bad to Worse in Myanmar
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein warned Friday the Government of Myanmar that its “short-sighted, counterproductive, even callous” approach to handling the crisis in northern…
What Is the State of Human Rights in Myanmar?
A United Nations human rights expert urged Monday the international community rushing to forge or strengthen political or economic ties with Myanmar not to undermine the country’s rights priorities. “International…
UN Welcomes Release of 83 Prisoners in Myanmar
The United Nations (UN) rights chief has welcomed the release of a second wave of 83 prisoners on Myanmar’s New Year last Sunday, by Presidential amnesty. This, according to a…
Civilian President to Bring Democratic Reforms in Myanmar
Following the historic national polls last November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated Htin Kyaw, who was elected Wednesday by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President in more…