Burma
Myanmar Protesters Surround U.S. Embassy In Yangon, Urge Joe Biden To Help
More than a dozen police trucks with four water cannons were deployed near Sule Pagoda in the capital, where many of pro-democracy protests have been taking place.
Biden's Myanmar Sanctions Include Redirecting Over $40 Million in U.S. Aid
"As part of today's actions, USAID [U.S. Agency for International Development] will redirect $42.4 million of assistance away from work that benefits the Government of Burma," the White House wrote in a statement on Thursday.
Biden Praises McConnell's 'Insights' on Myanmar Coup, Implements Sanctions
"The strong and unified message emerging from the United States has been essential…to encourage other countries to join us in pressing for immediate return to democracy," the president said.
Myanmar's Health Care Workers Protest Military Coup
The Mynamar military issued a coup against the country's elected leaders on Monday, prompting health care workers to mobilize widespread protests across the nation.
The World Waits for No Man—Not Even the President of the United States
Nobody in the world who values human rights and the rule of law likes what is going on in the streets of Myanmar's capital city right now.
WHO Employee Gunned Down While Transporting Coronavirus Samples in Myanmar
The incident took place in the Rakhine state, which has been in conflict due to the ongoing civil war between Myanmar's military and Arakan Army rebels.
Dinosaur-era Amber Discovered with 'Unexpected' Millipede Species Inside
The ancient creature measures just under half-an-inch in size.
Rohingya Children Are Being Deprived of Education
Recent monsoons have threatened the safety of Rohingya refugees, and many live in exposed areas.
America Taking Fewer Refugees as Global Turmoil Grows
A new study shows a soaring number of displaced persons while America closes its doors
Why Is Facebook Censoring Rohingya Accounts of Genocide
We don't know if Facebook is using a program driven by a far-right agenda.
This is the Real Heroine of the Rohingya crisis
Bangla Desh's Hasina has shown greater compassion than many leaders from richer countries.
One Good Reason the US Should Support Rohingya
It is in our strategic interest to maintain our influence in Southeast Asia where China is becoming the dominant power.
Will Myanmar Face Punishment For The Rohingya Crisis?
The Rohingya crisis led more thousands march on the Myanmar embassy in Bangladesh on Monday — but there's no end in sight for what a U.N. official has called "ethnic cleansing."
Rohingya Face Starvation as Myanmar Violence Rages
Aung San Suu Kyi is scheduled to speak on Tuesday for the first time since the crisis.
Bangladesh Warns Myanmar Over Airspace Violations
The two countries are already at loggerheads over the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Al-Qaeda Promises Jihad Against Myanmar Over Rohingya
Over 400,000 Rohingya have fled into Bangladesh after a military crackdown.
Are the Rohingya Facing Genocide in Myanmar?
Over 120,000 Rohingya people have recently fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh due to ongoing violence.
Chechen Leader at Odds With Russia Over Rohingya Crisis
Ramzan Kadyrov appealed to Putin for help and condemned the persecution of the Rohingya people.
Myanmar: More Bodies Recovered From Plane Crash
The cause of the crash is unconfirmed but an official said there was "a very big cloud" in the area.
Bodies Found in Search For Missing Plane
The plane went down with 120 soldiers and family members on-board.
Dozens of Rohingya Refugees Died in Malaysian Jails
The Rohingya Muslims are one of the most persecuted ethnic groups in the world.
Suu Kyi Rejects U.N. Inquiry into Rohingya Abuse
The U.N. suggests that crimes against humanity are likely occurring against the Rohingya in Myanmar.
Aung San Suu Kyi: No Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar
The U.N. has said security forces have acted with "devastating cruelty" towards the Muslim-minority Rohingya.
Chinese Military Drills at Tense Border with Myanmar
China conducted joint air and land drills near its unstable border with Myanmar as Beijing stressed national security.
Myanmar Clashes With Rebels Leave 30 Dead
Thousands have fled to China to seek refuge in border camps
Myanmar Army Ends Rohingya Muslim Crackdown
After escalating violence against the minority group, troops have announced they are withdrawing from the region.
Bangladesh Plans to Move the Rohingya to Flooded Island
Bangladesh first proposed the plan in 2015, prompting anger among rights groups.
Myanmar: Military Conducted 'Crimes Against Humanity'
The military launched an offensive against the minority group in October.
The Rohingya Genocide Has Begun in Earnest
Troops were "slaughtering children, raping women, burning and looting houses."