Myanmar

Even before the earthquake, Myanmar was facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly 20 million people in need of assistance due to ongoing conflicts and displacement.

The number killed in violence last year was the highest since the military coup in 2021. Over 1,800 civilians were killed in 2024, many in indiscriminate airstrikes and artillery shelling, with attacks on schools, places of worship and healthcare facilities having become routine.

The takeover by the Arakan Army occurred despite junta forces launching several airstrikes to defend the position.

While safeguarding investments aligns with Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative objectives, overreach risks fuelling resentment and triggering regional pushback.

Many vulnerable communities have also been left with limited access to essential services such as clean water, healthcare and sanitation.

Animals such as snakes or insects or other wild animals have been introduced in order to provoke fear and terror in individuals, James Rodehaver,...

Guterres emphasized the urgent need for all parties involved in the conflict – between the military junta and various armed groups seeking autonomy or...

Data collected by Amnesty International reveals shipments of jet fuel still arriving in Myanmar. For instance, investigation shows that a military air strike killed...