What is happening in Myanmar?
Myanmar’s civil war has escalated into its most violent phase in decades
UN human rights expert calls for firm international action to stop abuses in Myanmar
The war in Myanmar started after the military seized power in a coup in February 2021 and since then, it has left a bloody toll with over 5,000 killed, 20,000 political prisoners, and nearly 3 million displaced
The number of forcibly displaced people in Myanmar has doubled in the last six months
In addition to the state-led violence against Rohingyas since 2017, the military’s violent suppression of resistance against its February 2021 coup is a major cause of displacement
Cyclone Mocha adds to the problems of Myanmar’s Rohingyas, kills 145 in its wake
A total of 21 townships—17 in Rakhine State and four in Chin State—have been declared as disaster (cyclone)-affected areas by the authorities
Junta’s repeated airstrikes continue to create havoc in Myanmar
According to reports, at least 80 people were killed when a fighter jet dropped two bombs on the village where around 150 people were gathered for the opening ceremony of a People’s Administration Team office. These offices are being set up anti-junta forces
Myanmar’s junta is acquiring new supplies of aviation fuel despite war crimes, says report
A new report by rights groups has identified more companies—including India’s Reliance Industries Ltd and Greece’s Sea Trade Marine—involved in aviation fuel transactions to Myanmar’s junta
More international sanctions on Myanmar’s junta, as airstrikes, arrests keep country on edge
The European Union has now imposed its sixth round of sanctions on at least 16 individuals and entities for carrying out grave human rights violation in Myanmar
Myanmar is trapped in a cycle of displacement and widespread rights abuse
From mass arrests to killings of 2,000 dissidents, the military regime is accused of triggering displacement, bringing political divisions and pushing the country to the verge of civil war
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to five years in prison in first of 11 corruption cases
The military has accused the former head of state of election fraud, violating the Official Secrets Act and several other offenses that could potentially lead to her being behind bars for decades
Damning report exposes atrocities committed by junta forces in Myanmar
The 193-page report accuses army chief General Min Aung Hlaing of creating a special command that deployed snipers to kill unarmed protesters. It also identifies 61 military and police officials from the junta forces who it recommends must be investigated for committing crimes against humanity
Violent clashes and displacement of people continue in Myanmar
In the latest cycle of violence, the junta forces torched over 100 buildings in the Chin State town of Thantlang. Activists and lawyers have also raised concerns that the measures taken by the military to cement its authoritarian control of online spaces will deepen surveillance in the country
Myanmar continues to resist military rule one year after coup
On this day in 2021, security forces deposed and detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. What has happened in Myanmar since then?
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