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Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens

Myanmar is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly 20 million people expected to need aid in 2025 due to conflict and economic collapse.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned violence and called for an inclusive democratic transition for Myanmar amid worsening human rights violations.
Tom Andrews, the UN's independent human rights expert, criticized the junta's election plans as a fraud and highlighted the looming famine affecting large parts of the population.
Over 6,000 people have been killed since the 2021 coup, with more than 20,000 political prisoners detained, and the military has faced significant territorial losses to armed groups.

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Al Jazeera

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What’s happening in Myanmar?

Myanmar’s military regime is under pressure, four years after it seized back power in a coup.

22 days ago·Qatar

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Anadolu Ajansı

4 years after coup, Myanmar military leaders ramp up violations to ‘unprecedented levels’: UN

Number of people killed by military in Myanmar jumped to 1,824 in 2024, up by 185 from year before, says UN rights office - Anadolu Ajansı

23 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Bangkok Post

Anutin seeks clarity on Myanmar power cuts

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has asked the National Security Council (NSC) to clarify the legal steps needed for the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to cut off the power supply to areas in Myanmar where criminal activity, especially call-centre scams, is rampant.

23 days ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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Amnesty International

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Burma Campaign UK

Myanmar: Four years after coup, world must demand accountability for atrocity crimes

The international community must take urgent action to ensure accountability for atrocities in Myanmar, 46 organizations said today ahead of the four-year anniversary of the 1 February 2021 military coup.This year represents a turning point for accountability in Myanmar. While the military remains in control, they are losing ground in many areas. Amid rapidly evolving patterns of hostilities and changing political dynamics, renewed efforts must …

23 days ago

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UN News

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Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens

The UN Secretary-General on Thursday said Myanmar’s military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since the junta seized power.

23 days ago·New York, United States

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The Workers Rights

UN Secretary-General raises concerns about humanitarian and human rights crisis in Myanmar

The UN Secretary-General Guterres has called for a peaceful democratic transition in Myanmar as the country marks 4 years since the military seized control. The coup resulted in the arrest of both the President and the State Counsellor. In the years since the coup, Myanmar has plunged into a deeper humanitarian and human rights crisis....

23 days ago

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