Myanmar
China Building 1,200-Mile Southern Great Wall Along Myanmar Border: Reports
Chinese media says the barbed wire fence stops COVID-19 from entering the country, but the lengthy border wall could also prevent dissidents from leaving.
'What About US?' American Voters React to Pompeo Praising Foreign Elections
Pompeo and the Trump administration continue to claim voter fraud and reject the outcome of America's own much-vaunted democratic process.
Dinosaur-Era 'Hell Ant' Immortalized in Amber While Killing a Cockroach
The predation event took place 99 million years ago in what is now Myanmar.
Many Myanmar Jade Mine Victims Were Unregistered Migrants, Government Says
Maung Khaing, 38, a miner from the area who witnessed the accident, was about to take a picture of the massive mound of waste and mud, when people began running for their lives.
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.
World's Smallest-known Dinosaur Has Been Discovered Inside Amber
The tiny creature was identified by its skull, which was just 0.2 inches long.
Aung San Suu Kyi Was My Idol—Now She's Defending My People's Genocide
We used to pray for her. But last week I sat watching her in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as she turned her back on my people.
U.S. Sanctions Levied Against Human Rights Abusers in Six Countries
Sanctions were levied today by the U.S. against human rights abusers in six countries in a move corresponding with the United Nations celebration of International Human Rights Day.
The West Wouldn't Hold Myanmar Accountable. Gambia is Now Stepping In
The military's ethnic cleansing campaign of murder, rape, and arson has been detailed in many reports, but holding them to account seemed hopeless. Until now.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Told Former British PM that 'Rohingyas are Bangladeshi'
In a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in 2013, during the outbreak of violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, Suu Kyi told them Prime Minister David Cameron, "They are not really Burmese. They are Bangladeshi."
On the Second Anniversary of the Rohingya Crisis, I Have a Simple Request
As Elie Wiesel said, "Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future."
Bird With Toes Longer Than Lower Legs Found in 99 Million-year-old Amber
Scientists acquired the bird foot from a local trader.
Bullied Gay Librarian Posts Heartbreaking Facebook Message Before Dying
"I tried but could no longer bear the bullying," wrote Kyaw Zin Win, 25. "I was afraid to do this, but I am afraid of people more. Forgive me and remember me."
Aung San Suu Kyi and Viktor Orban Agree Too Many Muslims Is an 'Issue'
"Aung San Suu Kyi has fallen so astonishingly far from being the darling of the EU that she now counts a meeting with Orban, the pariah of Europe, as an important accomplishment," Human Rights Watch said.
Myanmar Soldiers Jailed for Muslim Massacre Freed Early: Report
A senior prison official told Reuters the soldiers' punishment was reduced by the military.
Dinosaur-era Amber Discovered with 'Unexpected' Millipede Species Inside
The ancient creature measures just under half-an-inch in size.
Facebook Executives 'Enable Genocide,' Official Says
"[They] allow the live streaming of suicides, rapes, and murders, continue to host and publish the mosque attack video, allow advertisers to target 'Jew haters' and other hateful market segments, and refuse to accept any responsibility for any content or harm," the country's privacy commissioner said.
Aung San Suu Kyi Says Myanmar Is Open for Business
The Myanmar state counselor, condemned for her failure to criticize the mass killings of the Rohingya minority by her regime's armed forces, has appealed for global investment in the country.
U.N. Report Details Horrors Faced by Rohingyas
Investigators have released a damning report alleging that Myanmar's military, the Tatmadaw, carried out brutal persecution of the Rohingyas with genocidal intent.
Aung San Suu Kyi Defends Jailing of Journalists
Myanmar's de facto leader said the Reuters reporters "were not jailed for being journalists" but for breaking the colonial-era Official Secrets Act.
Myanmar Media Defies Generals Over Jailed Journalists
Protests have been taking place across the country.
Punish Those Behind The Massacre, Not Those Exposing It
Arrests can't hide the horrors committed against the Rohingya from the world.
Where are the Most Journalists Imprisoned?
There are 262 journalists who remain in prison around the world.
Rights Group Condemns Jailing of Journalists in Myanmar
The sentences show a "further backsliding on rights under Aung San Suu Kyi's government."
Mystery 'Ghost Ship' Found Drifting Off Myanmar
The 580-foot tanker was discovered drifting by fisherman last week, with no sign of crew or goods aboard.
WhatsApp Makes Changes to Combat Fake News, Lynchings
WhatsApp will remove a "quick forward" button next to media messages for Indian users.
John McCain Calls for Release of Journalists in Myanmar
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were charged on Monday for breaching the colonial-era Official Secrets Act.
Rohingya Children Are Being Deprived of Education
Recent monsoons have threatened the safety of Rohingya refugees, and many live in exposed areas.
Six New Countries Join Russia's Army Games
"It is a pleasure to see that the scope of competitions expand geographically and the list of participants grow," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
Myanmar Monks Pledge to Make Fake Facebook Accounts
They say they'll just keep making fake accounts.