United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed “shock” at comments by Burma’s military chief in which he said the Rohingya minority shared nothing in common with the rest of the population and that their demand for citizenship had stoked recent violence.
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“There have been incidents of persons inciting hatred against the Tatmadaw,” the commander-in-chief told a military gathering in Putao.
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During a visit to Thailand, Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing talked to Bangkok Post reporters on the occasion of his receiving a royal decoration from Thailand, the Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.
“It is most likely that terrorist organisations based in other countries are backing the ARSA extremist Bengali terrorists,” he said.
Burma’s army has denied accusations of murder, rape, torture and forced displacement that have been made against it.
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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was unequivocal in rejecting allegations of human rights abuses in Arakan State as he met yesterday with his Malaysian counterpart in Naypyidaw. “Myanmar security forces[…]
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Burma’s military chief and Indian PM Narendra Modi discuss plans to deepen defence and security engagement, including maritime affairs.
The Burmese army “will not turn back, but will continue to march on the road to democracy”, said Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday. Speaking with the Interim Press[…]
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Min Aung Hlaing met Russian military officers at the Moscow airport yesterday, where they discussed technical cooperation between the two countries’ militaries.
Local villagers in Karenni State’s Hpruso Township sent a letter to Burma’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing for permission to farm on land that was allegedly seized from them by the Burmese Army in 1993.
The visiting Burmese armed forces leader Min Aung Hlaing on Friday praised the decision by Thai generals to seize power in the May 22 coup.
The Thai Defence Ministry will welcome Burma’s supreme commander who will pay an official visit to Thailand on Friday to strengthen the two nation’s ties.
Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing traveled on Sunday to Shan State where he conducted meetings with representatives of multiple armed groups.
Burma has concluded its largest naval show of naval strength in recent years, according to a report by military intelligence analysts IHT Jane’s. “Dubbed ‘Sea Shield 2014’, the combined fleet[…]
A delegation of representatives of the Karen National Union (KNU), led by Chairman Mutu Say Poe, met with Burmese President Thein Sein and military Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw on Sunday to discuss the ongoing effort to implement a nationwide ceasefire.
Despite the deadly crackdowns, the anti-coup protesters continue to rally today in Yangon and other cities across the country. Thousands have attended the today funeral of the teacher, Daw Tin[…]
On the evening of Feb 25, security forces forcibly cracked down on the residents in Tamwe Township, Yangon, while the residents were protesting against the newly appointed ward administrator by[…]
The Sagaing region, Rakhine and Mon state government that under NLD’s administration deposed by the military, have announced that civil services will be given a public holiday until the new government[…]
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of the coup administration, announced today the release of more than 20,000 prisoners including 55 foreign prisoners convicted of crimes before Jan 31, 2021 in[…]
Without giving any reasons, two unknown civilians tried to violently arrest Ko Zaw Thurein Tun, chairman of the Sagaing Division Computer Professionals Association, at the infront of his home, and[…]
Although imposing public gatherings of more than 5 people under the section of 144, there are anti-coup mass protests still happening in downtown Yangon, also in Manday around this noon[…]
The military coup is a firm step on the path to democracy that fits the real situation of Myanmar, remarked Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the first meeting of[…]
The State Administrative Council, including 11 members, chaired by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, including eight military leaders and three civilian leaders, was recently formed to assume gov’t functions on[…]
Some detained Chief Ministers of State and Region including Magway, Mon, Yangon, Shan, Bago, Mandalay, Kayin (Karen), Tanintharyi and Sagaing were released and placed under house arrest. The National[…]
24 Deputy Union Ministers were dismissed from their duties according to the Office of the Commander-in-Chief on Feb 1. Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman and its members were dismissed from[…]
As of 8 PM, 28 Jan, a total of 16,378 samples were tested and found more 350 new cases and 14 deaths. MoHS has reported 139,152 of total confirmed cases[…]
As of 8 PM, 10 Jan, a total of 17,343 samples were tested and found 555 new cases and 20 deaths. MoHS has reported 130,604 confirmed cases including 114,049 discharged,[…]
More than 200 ex-servicemen participated in a demonstration yesterday to show their support to the military and call Facebook to reinstate military Facebook accounts.
In one of the most strongly worded reports yet, the United Nations has called out the military’s actions in Arakan State as evidence of “genocidal intent”. Information collected by the[…]
The latest iteration of the “21st Century Panglong Conference” concluded on Monday with participants signing 14 points of agreement as the high-level peace confab came to a close in the capital Naypyidaw.
