Australian energy firm Woodside to withdraw from Myanmar

Jan 27, 2022

Perth [Australia], January 27 : Major Australian energy company Woodside has decided to withdraw from its interests in Myanmar, citing the deteriorating human rights...

UN experts appeal for strong response in wake of executions by Myanmar junta

Jul 25, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], July 25 : The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, and the UN Special Rapporteur...

Indian envoy to UN highlights ongoing situation in Myanmar at Human Rights Council session

Sep 26, 2023

“As a neighbour of Myanmar, India has direct stakes in peace, stability and development in Myanmar.  The ongoing situation in Myanmar has led to...

UN: Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges

Feb 23, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], February 23 : Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by the UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert...

China, Russia pull out from UNHRC resolution on Myanmar

Feb 13, 2021

Geneva [Switzerland], February 13 : China and Russia on Friday pulled out from a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on the situation...

Myanmar coup: 'Terrified' UN rights expert sounds alarm ahead of massive protests

Feb 18, 2021

New York [US], February 18 : The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has warned of the potential surge...