Security Forces Rescue 2 ONGC Employees After Encounter In Nagaland
The Army, Paramilitary and Nagaland Police in a joint operation rescued two ONGC employees from the Indo-Myanmar border in Nagaland after an encounter on April 24. Reportedly, three ONGC employees were kidnapped by the ULFA(I) militants from the Lakwa oilfield in Sivasagar district along Assam-Nagaland border on April 21. Meanwhile, security forces have launched a search and rescue operation for the third missing ONGC employee.
Tags: Myanmar, India, ONGC, Nagaland, Lakwa oilfield, ULFA
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Myanmar Junta Leader To Join ASEAN's Special Summit On Myanmar Crisis
The Myanmar military junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing will join a special ASEAN summit at which many South-East Asian leaders have confirmed their attendance. Reportedly, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - a 10-country bloc - will meet in Jakarta on April 24 to address the escalating tensions in Myanmar following the military takeover. Notably, General Min came to power after the military coup in Myanmar on February 1.
Tags: Myanmar, Myanmar Military Coup, ASEAN, Protests
Courtesy: India Today
India Demands Release Of Myanmar Leaders, Condemns Military Violence
In a closed UN Security Council meeting on March 31, India cleared its stand over Myanmar's political situation as it condemned the military coup and violence in the country. Giving details, Indian envoy to the UN TS Trimurti said that he condoled the loss of lives, urged maximum restraint and urged commitment to the democratic transition in Myanmar. Besides, India also batted for the immediate release of the detained leaders.
Tags: Myanmar, Myanmar Military Coup, UN Security Council, TS Trimurti
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Non-Essential Diplomats Need To Return From Myanmar: US State Deptt
Non-essential diplomats of the US in Coup-infested Myanmar have been ordered to return by the State Department, citing increased number of casualties. As per the department, the demonstrations against Myanmar forces are expected to continue and number of casualties that has already crossed hundreds can go further upwards. Earlier, in February, the department had issued the "voluntary departure" order for non-emergency US government employees… read-more
Tags: US State Department, Myanmar, Myanmar Military Coup, US Government
Courtesy: WION
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga Pens PM Modi Over Asylum For Myanmar Refugees
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has written to PM Narendra Modi requesting him to provide asylum for the refugees coming from Myanmar, stated officials on March 20. The CM has termed the Centre's order of preventing illegal immigration as 'not acceptable' and has requested asylum on humanitarian grounds. Moreover, he added that 'India as the world's largest democracy... must act in this matter.” Reportedly, Immigrations from Myanmar has flourished… read-more
Tags: Mizoram, Myanmar, Narendra Modi, Military coup
Courtesy: India Today
Over 250 Myanmarese Enter India As Myanmar Military Turn Coercive
At least 264 Myanmarese, including 198 Myanmar police officials, have crossed the north-eastern border of India to enter Mizoram amid worsening political turmoil in Myanmar. After the February 1 coup, the Myanmar Military authorities have killed at least 70 people and have been "beating and torturing" protesters. While Indian authorities have reportedly "pushed back" eight Myanmarese, dozens of the latter await to enter Indian territory.
Tags: Mizoram, Myanmar, Military coup, Myanmar Military Coup
Courtesy: News18
Myanmar Military's YouTube Channels Removed Amidst Ongoing Coup
As a measure amidst the ongoing Myanmar military coup, YouTube took down several Myanmar military-owned channels from its platform. The channels removed include state network, Myanmar Radio and Television, military's Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety, and MWD Myanmar. Reportedly, more platforms are finding measures to regulate military content as the civilians are now threatened even via TikTok. Earlier, Facebook was banned by the military after it… read-more
Tags: Myanmar Military Coup, Youtube, Alphabet Inc, TikTok, Facebook, Myanmar
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
US Prez Biden Imposes Sanctions Against Myanmar's Military Rulers
US President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers in response to the coup that toppled elected government earlier this month. Biden has decided to freeze Myanmar generals' access to $1 billion fund held in the US, and has warned of further sanctions. "The military must relinquish power," said the US President. He also demanded immediate release of detained Burmese leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi and President… read-more
Tags: US, Joe BIden, Myanmar, Military Rule, US Sanctions, aung san suu kyi, Win Myint
Courtesy: WION
Myanmar's Insurgent Group Seeks Asylum For 40 Families In Mizoram
Amid the military coup, Myanmar’s Chin National Army (CNA) - an armed-insurgent group - has sought asylum for 40 families in Mizoram’s Champhai district. Alarmed by the development, the district administration has warned the villages in Mizoram along the porous 404-Km long international border to report if they spot any intrusion by Myanmarese refugees. Earlier, thousands of Chin community members sharing the same culture with Mizos intruded… read-more
Tags: Myanmar, Myanmar Military, Mizoram, Chin National Army
Courtesy: Tribune India
Medical Tourism Resumes As 21 Patients From Myanmar Land In India
Medical tourism in India, which was derailed due to COVID-19 restrictions, is getting back on track as 21 patients from Myanmar arrived in New Delhi on February 5. "These patients were chronic cases of kidney, liver and cardiovascular diseases and have been waiting for organ transplants," stated New Delhi's Apollo Hospital. Reportedly, the patients were waiting for ease in travel restrictions as the surgical treatment they need is not widely… read-more
Tags: New Delhi, Apollo Hospital, Myanmar, Medical Tourism
Courtesy: Hindustan Times