UN condemns human rights abuses in resolution
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning what it calls “human rights abuses against Rohingya muslims” in Myanmar. The move adds weight to recent genocide accusations brought before the International Court of
Christmas eve protests fight Rakhine internet blackout
A small crowd of ethnic Rakhine activists took to Yangon’s Mahabandoola Park on Christmas eve to demand an end to an internet blackout in parts of Rakhine State. The blackout has been in place in some degree since June, but critics say it has w
173 refugees detained from boat
The Myanmar military has seized a boat carrying 173 Muslim refugees, officials announced. The boat was found off the coast of Tanintharyi Region, in Myanmar’s southern peninsula. Twenty-two children were among the refugees on board. The refugee
Thousands march in support of Daw Suu
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as she defended Myanmar before the United Nation’s highest court. On December 10th, the supporters marched to Yangon City Hall to mark the beginning of the three
US imposes new sanctions against top officials
The United States Treasury Department has imposed additional sanctions on top military officials for alleged human rights abuses. The move coincides with the three-day hearing against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice. The sanctions black
