Myanmar

Malaysia Sets September 29 for First Return of Myanmar Nationals Under Voluntary Repatriation Program Malaysian authorities have set September 29 as the date to begin the first phase of a program to return Myanmar nationals, as part of voluntary repatriation…

Rohingya Residents Report Arbitrary Detentions and Extortion in Myanmar’s Rakhine State ——————————- Rohingya civilians in western Myanmar have accused security forces under the military junta of carrying out arbitrary arrests, secret detentions and alleged extortion, raising renewed concerns over the…

Over 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar coast —————————————– More than 500 people, mostly Rohingya passengers, are feared dead after two boats reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to preliminary information from the International Organization…

At Least 55 Killed in Myanmar Explosives Depot Blast ——————————- At least 55 people have reportedly been killed and dozens more injured after a powerful explosion at an explosives storage site in northeastern Myanmar, near the border with China. The…

Myanmar Military Expands Ban on Sanitary Products, Targeting Women Amid Civil War ———————————— Myanmar’s military regime has expanded its ban on the distribution of sanitary products, claiming they are being used by resistance fighters for medical purposes, The Guardian reported.…

Myanmar pardons more than 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president ———————————— The military authorities in Myanmar have announced a wide-ranging prisoner amnesty and sentence reductions affecting thousands of inmates, including prominent political detainees, in one of the first major policy moves…

Rohingya Activist Urges Muslim World to Hold Myanmar Junta Accountable —————————————— Rohingya rights campaigner Yasmin Ullah has called on the Muslim world to confront Myanmar’s military junta after filing a landmark genocide complaint in Indonesia against president-elect Min Aung Hlaing.…

Myanmar Parliament Reconvenes Amid Controversy Over Military-Controlled Elections ———————————– Myanmar’s parliament convened Monday for the first time in five years, following national elections organized under military rule. The reopening raises questions about the legitimacy of the legislature, given the controversial…

Myanmar Junta Frees Over 7,000 ‘Terrorism’ Convicts in Mass Amnesty ———————————- Myanmar’s military junta granted amnesty on Monday, March 2, 2026, releasing more than 7,300 prisoners convicted under laws prohibiting the financing of or support for “terrorist groups,” a label…

Myanmar Election Commission tightens security to prevent Rohingya participation in voting ————————————— The Election Commission (EC) of Myanmar has issued strict security directives to prevent Rohingya refugees from participating in the national election and referendum scheduled for February 12, citing…