At least 5 people were killed as Myanmar security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters, and more than 10 people have been wounded today in Monyar, Sagaing region. Besides, 2 protesters were shot dead and 20 more were wounded in today’s anti-coup demonstrations in Mandalay. Police and military violently cracked down on the anti-military regime protest …
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Insurgents use IDPs as human shields, army chief tells ICRC
“Insurgents have opened their own so-called IDP camps, where they use the local people as human shields,” said Min Aung Hlaing.
Karen IDPs ‘not safe to go home yet’ due to landmines
“We are currently clearing the area of landmines, but it is a challenge as they are scattered everywhere,” said BGF officer Naing Maung Zaw.
Arakan Commission must address ‘decades of discrimination’: Amnesty
Amnesty International has welcomed the establishment of a high-level Arakan Commission headed by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, but has called for it to address the human rights situation in the volatile region, while investigating decades of discrimination against minorities.
Floods continue to wreak havoc in delta region
This year’s flooding has complicated Burma’s efforts to recover from the devastating inundation that hit much of the country last year.
Red Cross calls for donations as floods continue
The Myanmar Red Cross Society is calling for more help to deal with the aftermath of flooding across the country, as the number of those affected rises to 420,000.