Center will be established in planned “humanitarian corridor” along shared border in Tak province, Thai media reported.
Research by Justice for Myanmar finds that democratic countries have not imposed sufficient sanctions to protect their companies from collaborating with a junta committing atrocities.
Amid heavy fighting on the Myanmar side, India will scrap a bilateral deal allowing those living in border zones to travel short distances across the border visa-free.
The Bangladeshi authorities refused a regime request to send the defeated troops and other personnel back to Rakhine State by ferry.
Travel advisory warns of “deteriorating security situation” in the western state, communications disruptions and a severe shortage of essential commodities.
The nine countries, including the US, the UK and France, also demanded an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure and the release of all political prisoners.
Indian minister visits Daka, Bangladeshi minister seeks Beijing’s help as fighting in northern Rakhine State sparks panic in Bangladeshi villages along the border.
Four people and two companies linked to the junta were targeted in the latest action by the US Treasury, which follows the regime’s extension of a state of emergency.
Critics say ASEAN should be working with the civilian National Unity Government and other anti-regime groups rather than legitimizing the junta.
The latest report from Justice For Myanmar details how Australian investors, companies and executives are providing legitimacy and revenue to a junta waging a campaign of terror against its own...
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