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Myanmar's Education System Under Attack Amid Civil War

Civil war in Myanmar leads to attacks on schools, disrupting education for millions. Urgent intervention needed to safeguard youth's well-being.

Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say

Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say

A group that monitors armed conflict in Myanmar says an intensification of fighting in the Southeast Asian nation's civil war has resulted in a sharp increase in destructive attacks on schools

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Huge and secretive prison expansion in Myanmar revealed by satellite images

Huge and secretive prison expansion in Myanmar revealed by satellite images

Junta’s vast programme of building prisons and labour camps raises fears of intensified crackdown against country’s pro-democracy movement

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Myanmar junta accused of planting weapons on corpses to cover up massacre of civilians in Nan Neint

According to human rights group Myanmar Witness — which analysed photos and videos of a horrific attack centred around a Buddhist monastery — there are multiple indications of an attempt to hide the truth of what happened. WARNING: This story contains images and descriptions of graphic violence that may distress…

Myanmar is a failing state, led by a junta fuelled by Russian arms, says UN rights envoy

Civilians are being killed by Russian weapons just like in Ukraine, says special rapporteur Tom Andrews in call for global action

The Guardian - UK

Two years after the coup, Myanmar's junta fights opposition with fire

It's been two years since the military junta in Myanmar seized power, ousting the country's democratically elected leaders in a coup d'état. Since February 1, 2021, widespread protests have raged around the country and a fierce opposition movement has formed. But the junta is brutally repressing dissent. One of their…

‘Monster from the sky’: two years on from coup, Myanmar junta increases airstrikes on civilians

People across the country now live under constant threat of attacks from the skies

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Myanmar women target of online abuse by pro-military social media

Myanmar women target of online abuse by pro-military social media

Women threatened for expressing views opposing military rule with their online abusers calling for off-line punishment.

Fears of escalation after Myanmar air raids near India border

Fears of escalation after Myanmar air raids near India border

Five people were killed in the attacks, which struck the headquarters of the Chin National Front, an ethnic armed group.

Report provides more detailed account of a Myanmar junta helicopter attack on school that left at least six children dead

Report provides more detailed account of a Myanmar junta helicopter attack on school that left at least six children dead

A report from a Myanmar human rights group claims to shed new light on an air strike and attack on a school and Buddhist monastery earlier this year that left at least 11 people dead, including six children. Warning: This story contains descriptions of graphic violence that may distress some…

Myanmar used Russian-made aircraft in civilian attacks: Report

Myanmar used Russian-made aircraft in civilian attacks: Report

Myanmar Witness says open-source investigation shows Yak-130 fired unguided rockets and cannons on populated areas.

Military attacks endanger people with limited mobility in Myanmar

Military attacks endanger people with limited mobility in Myanmar

Over 60s and those with disabilities face greater risks as military crackdown on anti-coup movement continues.

World accused of ‘sitting and watching’ as Myanmar slides to war

World accused of ‘sitting and watching’ as Myanmar slides to war

A year after the coup, renewed calls for action against a military accused of ‘heinous’ attacks on civilians.

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