RUILI, China: At a checkpoint on China's southern frontier with Myanmar, shuttered stores advertising the region's famed jade … [Read more...] about China-Myanmar border towns eye revival after COVID-19 trauma
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Philippines planning to give Myanmar 5 million Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines
MANILA: The Philippines is considering donating to Myanmar five million doses of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine that are close to … [Read more...] about Philippines planning to give Myanmar 5 million Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi back in junta court after COVID-19 quarantine
Aung San Suu Kyi is accused along with Australian economist Sean Turnell, who was arrested in the days following the coup … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi back in junta court after COVID-19 quarantine
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi in quarantine after staff tests COVID-19 positive
YANGON: Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has skipped three days of her trial in a junta court after … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi in quarantine after staff tests COVID-19 positive
Commentary ID: COVID-19 didn’t dampen the drugs trade, it worsened it
The drugs, which were in transit from Thailand to other countries, are estimated to be worth at least US$70 billion. Most of … [Read more...] about Commentary ID: COVID-19 didn’t dampen the drugs trade, it worsened it
Treating COVID-19 patients in secret Myanmar clinics
KAYAH, Myanmar: A handful of Myanmar nurses hiding from the junta have been running makeshift clinics to treat COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Treating COVID-19 patients in secret Myanmar clinics
China sends COVID-19 aid to Myanmar rebels
MUSE, Myanmar: Delivering vaccines to Myanmar's junta, but also to rebel groups that are the generals' sworn enemies, China … [Read more...] about China sends COVID-19 aid to Myanmar rebels
Myanmar to extend COVID-19 vaccinations to Rohingya minority
The vaccinations would include Rohingya people in Maungdaw and Buthidaung districts bordering Bangladesh, he said. He … [Read more...] about Myanmar to extend COVID-19 vaccinations to Rohingya minority
Myanmar’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout leaves Rohingya waiting
CAMPS AFFECTED The densely packed shacks and muddy narrow alleys where Rohingya live behind barbed wire to separate them … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout leaves Rohingya waiting
COVID-19 stigma keeps Myanmar medical volunteers locked out of home
TAUNGOO, Myanmar: A Buddhist monk and a budding sailor are among the outcasts squatting in an abandoned building in Myanmar … [Read more...] about COVID-19 stigma keeps Myanmar medical volunteers locked out of home
Activists allege Myanmar leaders are ‘weaponising’ COVID-19
BANGKOK: With coronavirus deaths rising in Myanmar, allegations are growing from residents and human rights activists that … [Read more...] about Activists allege Myanmar leaders are ‘weaponising’ COVID-19
UN warned of ‘dire’ COVID-19 situation in Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS: Britain warned the United Nations Security Council on Thursday (Jul 29) that half of Myanmar's population of … [Read more...] about UN warned of ‘dire’ COVID-19 situation in Myanmar