Myanmar
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Jun- 2020 -29 June
UN Warns of ‘Intensified Fighting’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
The United Nations called for 'urgent measures to spare civilians' in Myanmar's conflict-wracked northwest on Sunday, saying fighting has intensified between the army and insurgents.
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Apr- 2020 -21 April
Driver killed in attack on UN vehicle in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
A Myanmar government health worker was injured and his driver killed in Rakhine state when their UN vehicle was ambushed as they were carrying COVID-19 test samples
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Mar- 2020 -6 March
Myanmar army helicopter crashes in Shan state
A Myanmar army helicopter crashed in Shan state in the east of the country
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Jan- 2020 -23 January
International Court of Justice orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
The U.N.’s top court said Thursday it has the authority to rule in an urgent case in which Myanmar is accused of genocide against Rohingya Muslims and ordered emergency measures to prevent further violence. “The court concludes that it ha
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Dec- 2019 -19 December
Explosions hit southern Myanmar town ahead of Suu Kyi visit
Three small explosions went off in a southern Rakhine town in Myanmar just before civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi landed there in a rare visit
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Sep- 2019 -2 September
US and 10 ASEAN navies begin first joint military exercises in Southeast Asia
The US and 10 ASEAN countries kicked off navy drills as part of a joint exercise extending into the flashpoint South China Sea
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Aug- 2019 -28 August
Myanmar navy included in US-ASEAN maritime exercises despite sanctions
Myanmar's navy will join ASEAN maritime drills with the US in Southeast Asia despite US sanctions on top army brass
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26 August
Clashes between Myanmar army and insurgents force thousands to flee in Shan state
Fighting in northeast Myanmar's Shan state escalated after rebel attacks on an army academy and police outposts
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5 August
Myanmar military’s powerful business interests fund atrocities, UN says
Tougher sanctions are needed against Myanmar's military as economic interests generate a fortune that helps fund atrocities, UN investigators said
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Apr- 2019 -29 April
EU extends Myanmar arms sales embargo
The European Union extended a ban on selling arms to Myanmar and prolonged sanctions against high-ranking officials over human rights violations
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