Myanmar crisis

India To Fence Myanmar Border As Ethnic Conflict Spills Over, Ends Free Movement

The decision was made as the ethnic conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine state intensified, forcing hundreds of soldiers to flee their posts and seek shelter in India.

Jan 20, 2024, 16:16 PM IST

'Manipur Violence Political Problem...': Top Army Gen Warns Of 4,000 Looted Weapons Fueling Clashes

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita said that the violence in Manipur will not stop unless around 4,000 weapons, which were looted from security forces, are recovered from common people.

Nov 22, 2023, 11:02 AM IST

Myanmar coup: Activists slam ASEAN-junta consensus, will continue protests

Myanmar`s pro-democracy activists heavily criticized the agreement between the junta chief and  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and said they will continue to protest.
 

Apr 25, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

Myanmar military defends seizure of power, promises new election as Suu Kyi faces additional charge

The military has not given a date for a new election but has imposed a state of emergency for one year. Zaw Min Tun said the military would not hold power for long. Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson for the ruling council, said the military would not hold power for long.

Feb 17, 2021, 07:19 AM IST

India at UNSC backs a balanced approach on Myanmar

In the aftermath of the bloodless coup staged by the military in Myanmar, India's Ministry of External Affairs in a statement had expressed its "deep concern", calling for upholding of the "rule of law and the democratic process".

Feb 04, 2021, 06:32 AM IST

Pressure mounts on Myanmar as region holds crisis talks over Rohingya security crackdown

More than 27,000 Rohingya have fled northwestern Myanmar for Bangladesh since the start of November to escape a heavy- handed counter-insurgency campaign.

Dec 19, 2016, 13:28 PM IST