Myanmar
Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.
Opposition parties in Myanmar are calling for November's election to be postponed as the country scrambles to control a coronavirus surge.
Myanmar's apparent continued targeting of civilians in Rakhine and Chin states could constitute additional war crimes and crimes against humanity, the UN rights chief said Monday.
The government told Yangonites today to remain in the city and the beleaguered domestic airlines are once again banned from operating.
Myanmar's military has sought to undermine the confessions of two soldiers who said they were ordered to "exterminate" Rohingya Muslims before taking part in the massacre of scores of men, women and children.
Myanmar has reported 197 new cases of Covid-19 and four new deaths, among them a 51-year-old man without any stated underlying health conditions.
Myanmar's election campaign began Tuesday with Aung San Suu Kyi's party tipped for victory, with the Nobel laureate much loved at home despite her reputation shattered overseas, although she is appealing for a landslide to counter the still mighty military.
Canada and the Netherlands announced Wednesday their intentions to formally join Gambia's genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice.
One of Myanmar's five million young adults, May Thandar Maung had been excited to cast her ballot for the very first time in November's election.