MYANMAR: The Trump administration decided to end temporary asylum protections for almost 10,000 people from Myanmar living in the United States. The Trump administration is revoking the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that was granted to these individuals in 2021, despite Myanmar still being governed by a military regime known for its harsh actions and human [...]
MYANMAR: Myanmar’s military government has taken into custody at least 88 individuals for speaking out against its upcoming election, which is governed by a strict new Election Protection Law that was put in place just three months ago. This law, passed on July 29, is leading to an increasing crackdown as the military prepares for [...]
MYANMAR: Scam centers in Myanmar, which are accused of stealing billions from victims worldwide, are growing quickly just a few months after a crackdown aimed at shutting them down. New buildings have been appearing rapidly within the heavily secured areas around Myawaddy, located on the Thailand-Myanmar border. In February, Myanmar's pro-junta militias that guard these [...]
MYANMAR: The United Nations reported on Tuesday that the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar is deteriorating, drawing parallels to the 2017 atrocities against the Rohingya minority, which some nations classified as genocide. Rakhine State is under blockade by Myanmar's military as it confronts ethnic fighters amid a complex civil war that has engulfed the nation since [...]
MYANMAR: Myanmar's military-controlled detention centers are known for severe abuse, including beatings, electric shocks, and gang rape. Since the military overthrew the civilian government in a coup in 2021, the country has been engulfed in civil war, with troops battling various pro-democracy fighters and ethnic armed groups. This conflict has led to a significant crackdown, [...]
MYANMAR: A UN-supported investigator has reported that his team has uncovered substantial evidence of "systemic torture" in detention centers in Myanmar over the past year. This includes instances of electric shocks, strangulations, gang rape, and the burning of sexual body parts. A summary of the findings states, "The report outlines the documented torture occurring in [...]
MYANMAR: Myanmar's military government has lifted the state of emergency in the country and is getting ready for an election in December. Opposition groups are refusing to participate, and international observers have criticized the situation. The order allows the military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, to have full control over the legislature, executive branch, and courts. [...]
MYANMAR: In Myanmar, feelings against China are increasing because Beijing backs the military government and gets involved in the country's issues. Norinco plays an important role by providing weapons and technology to Myanmar's military, helping with both direct sales and local arms production. Technicians from Norinco assisted in the Magwe Region to help create anti-aircraft [...]