Myanmar

Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. Yangon (formerly Rangoon), the country’s largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains Buddhist relics and dates to the 6th century.

Secretary-General/G7, Central America, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (11 Jun 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Secretary-General/G7, Central America, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (11 Jun 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Secretary-General/G7  – Ethiopia  – Democratic Republic Of The Congo  – Yemen  – Iran  – Iraq  – Libya  – … Read more Secretary-General/G7, Central America, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (11 Jun 2021)

LIVE: Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption | Top News

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “LIVE: Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption | Top News” – below is their description. (June 10) Myanmar’s military junta formally charged Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials with corruption on Thursday, one of the most serious of the seven cases against … Read more LIVE: Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption | Top News

Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption” – below is their description. Myanmar’s military junta formally charged Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials with corruption on Thursday, one of the most serious of the seven cases against the civilian leader since her detention … Read more Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption

Myanmar, Ethiopia, Haiti & other topics – Daily Briefing (10 Jun 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Myanmar, Ethiopia, Haiti & other topics – Daily Briefing (10 Jun 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Secretary-General Travels – Ethiopia – Haiti – Myanmar – Covax/Antigua and Barbuda – Child Labour – Asia Pacific/Food Systems – … Read more Myanmar, Ethiopia, Haiti & other topics – Daily Briefing (10 Jun 2021)

Myanmar’s Aung Suu Kyi faces most serious charge yet – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Myanmar’s Aung Suu Kyi faces most serious charge yet – BBC News” – below is their description. Military authorities in Myanmar have charged Aung San Suu Kyi with corruption, the most serious charge laid against her so far. Deposed leader Ms Suu Kyi is accused of accepting cash … Read more Myanmar’s Aung Suu Kyi faces most serious charge yet – BBC News

At least 13 killed, 3 injured in Myanmar plane crash

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “At least 13 killed, 3 injured in Myanmar plane crash” – below is their description. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-06-10/At-least-13-killed-3-injured-in-Myanmar-plane-crash-10YJ1q6bpCw/index.html At least 13 people were killed and three others injured after a military plane crashed in central Myanmar on Thursday. Authorities say among the injured are one woman and a child, … Read more At least 13 killed, 3 injured in Myanmar plane crash

UN warns of ‘mass deaths’ in Myanmar after 100,000 flee fighting

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “UN warns of ‘mass deaths’ in Myanmar after 100,000 flee fighting” – below is their description. A “massive” loss of life. That’s the blunt warning from the UN – on the sheer scale of devastation people are facing in Myanmar under military rule. Its envoy says urgent … Read more UN warns of ‘mass deaths’ in Myanmar after 100,000 flee fighting

Thai border network helps people flee Myanmar military crackdown

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Thai border network helps people flee Myanmar military crackdown” – below is their description. Near the border town of Mae Sot, Thailand, a growing underground network is helping people flee the military’s crackdown in Myanmar. The network is getting them across the border to safety – or … Read more Thai border network helps people flee Myanmar military crackdown

Trump is *actually* getting worse

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CNN published this video item, entitled “Trump is *actually* getting worse” – below is their description. Former President Donald Trump is reportedly convinced that he will be reinstated as president this summer, but will Republican leadership do anything to quell this most recent Trump delusion? CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how Trump’s denial about the 2020 … Read more Trump is *actually* getting worse

Having fled Myanmar’s coup, these young activists are now being trained in combat | ABC News

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Having fled Myanmar’s coup, these young activists are now being trained in combat | ABC News” – below is their description. With targets on their backs, scores of anti-coup activists in Myanmar have fled from the cities looking for combat training. Their goal is to learn enough … Read more Having fled Myanmar’s coup, these young activists are now being trained in combat | ABC News

Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters get combat training in jungle to fight military junta

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South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters get combat training in jungle to fight military junta” – below is their description. Many anti-coup protesters in Myanmar have fled to a combat training camp in the rebel-held Kayin state along the border with Thailand. The trainees believe going to war with … Read more Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters get combat training in jungle to fight military junta

China, Asean diplomats gather in Chongqing to mark 30th anniversary of dialogue

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “China, Asean diplomats gather in Chongqing to mark 30th anniversary of dialogue” – below is their description. ASEAN diplomats are in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing to mark the 30th anniversary of bilateral dialogue. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hosted a special meeting with the diplomats of the … Read more China, Asean diplomats gather in Chongqing to mark 30th anniversary of dialogue

China-ASEAN diplomats gather in Chongqing to mark 30th anniversary

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “China-ASEAN diplomats gather in Chongqing to mark 30th anniversary” – below is their description. ASEAN diplomats are in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing to mark the 30th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted a special meeting with diplomats from the 10 ASEAN member countries. A … Read more China-ASEAN diplomats gather in Chongqing to mark 30th anniversary

Myanmar journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on anti-coup protests | The World

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Myanmar journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on anti-coup protests | The World” – below is their description. It has been four months since the military seized power, but daily anti-coup protests continue. At least 849 people have been killed, and thousands more arrested by the Junta. … Read more Myanmar journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on anti-coup protests | The World

Myanmar medics targeted by military for treating injured protesters – BBC Newsnight

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Myanmar medics targeted by military for treating injured protesters – BBC Newsnight” – below is their description. Warning: Some viewers may find the graphic images in this report disturbing. BBC News YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are … Read more Myanmar medics targeted by military for treating injured protesters – BBC Newsnight