US gives USD 16.5 million in COVID-19 assistance
With a recent USD 3 million round of aid, the United States has brought its COVID-19 support for Myanmar to USD 16.5 million. The funds will mainly go towards Myanmar’s healthcare response to the pandemic, which the U.S. State Department and US
US adds Myanmar to travel ban
The United States will add Myanmar to its controversial travel ban. The US Department of Homeland Security announced that starting February 21, citizens from Myanmar (along with five other countries) will not be eligible for immigration visas, althou
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
Magway cattle prices drop
Falling demand from Chinese buyers has sent Magway region cattle prices into a slump. Cattle farmers at Magway’s Myothit cattle market have reported a price drop of as much as MMK 300,000 per animal, with fewer buyers than ever, reported Mizzim
US official criticizes repatriation process
Myanmar is still struggling to resolve the refugee crisis, which continues to damage its international reputation. A top-ranking US foreign aid official delivered a sharp criticism of how Myanmar is handling the repatriation process for more than 750
