Myanmar
Case accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya to open at ICJ
The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ against Israel over the war in Gaza.
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win
At least 30 killed, over 70 wounded in Myanmar junta airstrike on major hospital in Rakhine state
Citizens of Myanmar spark mass civil disobedience campaign - watch
Doctors around the country will refuse to work starting on Wednesday, in a show of defiance against the return of military dictatorship.
Myanmar coup ‘a very sad day,’ says Jewish community leader
Myanmar’s local Jewish community numbers just 20 people, although there are between 40 to 60 Jewish expats in the country, from the US, UK and Israel.
Israel's foreign ministry calls to release Myanmar leader Suu Kyi
The ministry said it is in contact with the Israeli embassy in Yangon and that its staff and their families, as well as Israeli citizens in Myanmar, are well.
Suu Kyi's party demands her release as Myanmar generals tighten grip
The United States threatened to reimpose sanctions on Myanmar's generals after they seized power and arrested Suu Kyi and dozens of her allies on dawn raids on Monday.
Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Spokesman Myo Nyunt told Reuters by phone that Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other leaders had been "taken" in the early hours of the morning.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's torch bearer for democracy - profile
Suu Kyi, the spitting image of the idolized Aung San and an eloquent public speaker, became the leader of the new movement, quoting her father’s dream to "build up a free Burma".
The story of the Jews of Burma
Like Israel, Burma has faced a plethora of challenges in the years since the heady days of independence.
Christian pastor jailed in Myanmar for flouting coronavirus gathering ban
Canadian David Lah posted a number of videos of himself at religious gatherings after the ban was introduced.
Massive fentanyl haul seized in Asia's biggest-ever drug bust
The seizure showed the methods of the drug syndicates were changing.
Escape from Myanmar: Navigating the world in the age of the coronavirus
I had planned to spend just a few days in Myanmar, but just as I completed my work, international travel became increasingly difficult by the day.
