Yemen, Myanmar and George Floyd: human rights this fortnight in pictures
A roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms, from Cambodia to Peru Continue reading…
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A roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms, from Cambodia to Peru Continue reading…
Read MoreIndonesian president’s remarks come after crisis talks with junta chief and south-east Asian leadersMyanmar’s military must restore democracy and stop the violence against citizens, the Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, said after crisis talks with ju…
Read MoreDaw Myo Aye, labour organiser and a leader of civil disobedience protests, dragged from office by armyOne of Myanmar’s leading trade union leaders has been arrested as part of escalating attacks on pro-democracy figures by the military junta.Daw Myo Ay…
Read MoreMedics tell of attacks on staff and ambulances to stop treatment of patients and punish those who took part in national strikeHtet Htet Win and her husband were late returning home on Sunday night. It was past the junta-imposed 8pm curfew when their mo…
Read MoreAs ethnic militias back the popular uprising and refugees flee the country, the similarities with Syria are deeply disturbingIn August 2011, Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey’s then foreign minister, made a “mercy dash” to Damascus. He appealed in person to Syri…
Read MoreEconomic adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi accused with deposed leader of breaching official secrets lawsThe Australian government is calling for Myanmar’s military regime to release an Australian man who worked as an economic adviser to the deposed leader A…
Read MoreRefugees fleeing Myanmar are attempting to reach Thailand by boat following airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on parts of the country predominantly populated by ethnic Karen people. Thailand’s prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, said ‘we don’t want …
Read MoreProtesters returned to the streets of Yangon and Dawei as small-scale rallies were held following the bloodiest crackdown since the military takeover on 1 February. At least 114 people were killed by security forces on Saturday, including at least six …
Read MoreUnarmed civilians and children – including boy as young as five – reportedly killed on one of the bloodiest days since coupMore than 90 people across Myanmar have been killed by security forces in one of the bloodiest days of protests since a military …
Read MoreGirl was shot in her home and is youngest victim so far in crackdown against opposition to military coupA seven-year-old girl was killed in her home when security forces opened fire in Myanmar’s second city Mandalay, becoming the youngest victim so far…
Read MoreOn the barricades and in border hideouts there is a growing mood to take the fight to the military after the coup that has left more than 200 deadAs an adolescent, Aung, 27, wanted to enlist in the Myanmar military until his family spelt out the horror…
Read MoreAt least nine killed in latest violence against anti-coup protesters, according to local mediaSecurity forces in Myanmar have opened fire on anti-coup demonstrators in several cities, killing at least nine people, according to local news outlets, as In…
Read MoreMaung Waik alleges on state TV that he gave ousted leader $500,000 in cash in what appears to be an attempt to discredit the civilian government A Myanmar construction magnate with links to the country’s military rulers has claimed that he gave more th…
Read MoreWorld Food Programme says people already reeling from pandemic are facing double-digit price increases in staple foods The UN World Food Programme has warned of a “very serious” economic crisis in Myanmar in the wake of last month’s coup, with food and…
Read MoreMahn Win Khaing Than, speaking from hiding, says ‘this is the darkest moment of the nation’The acting leader of Myanmar’s parallel civilian government has said the people “must win the uprising” against the junta as security forces opened fire on demon…
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