Myanmar violence

Myanmar coup: Canada imposes sanctions on those who supplied arms to military

Canada announced fresh sanctions against both individuals and entities who played a role in procuring weapons to the military authorities in Myanmar.

Mar 26, 2022, 06:26 AM IST

One year of Myanmar coup: UN calls for halt to violence, assures support for democratic transition

In a statement approved by all 15 members, the council expressed deep concern at the continuing state of emergency imposed by Myanmar's military rulers a year ago and the dramatic increase in humanitarian need.

Feb 03, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

Supreme Court to hear Rohingya deportation case amid Myanmar violence

Home Ministry spokesman K.S. Dhatwalia declined to comment, saying the government would present its case to the court.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar violence

Up to 30,000 of the impoverished ethnic group have fled their homes, the United Nations says, after troops poured into the narrow strip where they live earlier this month.

 

Nov 24, 2016, 18:42 PM IST

Dozens killed in weekend of fresh violence in Myanmar's Rakhine

Soldiers have killed scores and arrested many more in their hunt for the attackers, who the government says are radicalised Rohingya militants.

Nov 13, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Myanmar mob torches mosque as religious tensions spike: Report

Myanmar has struggled to contain bouts of deadly religious bloodshed in recent years, with rising Buddhist nationalism posing a steep challenge to the new government.
 

Jul 02, 2016, 08:41 AM IST