Myanmar flooding death toll jumps to 226

The death toll from massive flooding in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has doubled to 226, as the UN warned as many as 630,000 people could be in need of help.

Myanmar executes democracy activists in new turn against dissent

 Myanmar’s junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, state media said Monday, in the country’s first use of capital punishment in decades.

Myanmar junta leader excluded from summit

 

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Russia Supports ASEAN's Approach of Non-Interference in Myanmar Affairs, Lavrov Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - Moscow supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s approach to the settlement in Myanmar, as the parties are unanimous in their rejection of external interference and sanctions, which only deepen the crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Myanmar army says no ASEAN envoy visit until stability restored | Al Jazeera

Myanmar’s ruling military, which is facing nationwide protests against the coup that removed the elected government three months ago, has said that it would not agree to a visit by a Southeast Asian envoy until it could establish stability, prompting concerns that it would carry out more deadly violence against demonstrators and ethnic minorities.

Birmanie : l’Asean se réunit à Jakarta en présence du leader de la junte

 

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EU sanctions Myanmar generals as UN urges ASEAN action | Al Jazeera

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 10 of Myanmar’s military leaders, as well as two giant military conglomerates, in its toughest measures yet against the February 1 coup and the bloody crackdown on protesters demanding the return of the elected government.

China supports holding ASEAN leaders special meeting to mediate Myanmar's situation: Chinese FM - China.org.cn

China on Thursday said it firmly supports promoting peace talks in Myanmar in the ASEAN way, and supports holding a special meeting of ASEAN leaders to mediate Myanmar's situation at an early date.

UN special envoy tells UNSC to act to avoid 'bloodbath' in Myanmar - The Jerusalem post

Myanmar activists held protests across the country overnight two months after the military seized power, as a United Nations special envoy warned that "a bloodbath is imminent" because of the intensified crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations.

US Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Staff From Myanmar - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The US State Department announced that it ordered the departure of its non-emergency staff and their families from Myanmar amid the unrest and violence in the country.

Top US military officers to condemn violence by Myanmar security forces - The Jerusalem post

The top military officer from the United States and nearly a dozen of his counterparts are set to condemn on Saturday the deadly use of force by Myanmar's security forces and say the country's military has lost credibility with its people.

China calls on int'l community to create sound external environment for Myanmar to solve differences - China.org.cn

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that the international community should create a sound external environment for Myanmar to properly resolve the differences.

Security Council fails to agree statement condemning Myanmar coup | Al Jazeera

The UN Security Council has failed to agree on a joint statement condemning Monday’s coup in Myanmar, after a closed-door meeting in response to the power grab and detention of the civilian government including the country’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but diplomats said discussions would continue.

Myanmar army pledges fresh elections, power transfer following coup | Al Arabiya English

Myanmar’s army on Monday said it will hold fresh elections and hand power to the winning party once a year-long state of emergency has elapsed, hours after carrying out a coup, according to AFP.

Military takes power in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi detained | Al Jazeera

Myanmar’s military has taken power and declared a state of emergency after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior government officials in a series of early morning raids that followed days of escalating tension over the outcome of the November election, which the ruling party won by a landslide.

North Korea arming Syria, Myanmar: UN report

North Korea has been selling weapons to the governments of Syria and Myanmar, and has been exporting banned materials such as coal, iron, and steel, a United Nations report has found.

US lifts economic sanctions on Myanmar

US President Barack Obama on Friday issued an executive order to lift economic sanctions on Myanmar.

Mekong River: Discharged water from China to partially address Vietnam's drought

The water from China's Jinghong dam, which is set to discharge from March 15 till April 10 to lower Mekong region, is expected to address partially the drought situation in the downstream, said a Vietnamese official here Thursday.

Australia rejects criticism of refugee stance

Australia has rejected criticism of its response to thousands of migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia, saying it is generous towards refugees in the region.

Malaysia to launch rescue mission for migrants stranded at sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has ordered the navy and coastguard to conduct search and rescue operations for boats carrying stricken migrants including ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar, also known as Burma.