Tag: Military junta
Catholic Church calls for ceasefire to allow aid after Myanmar earthquake
“This humanitarian crisis calls for an urgent cessation of hostilities,” the prelate said in a statement issued on March 29
‘Crying and despair’ as Myanmar military torches St. Patrick’s Cathedral
“There is crying and despair in the diocese of Banmaw following the destruction of St. Patrick's Cathedral, set on fire by the Myanmar army"
Historic cathedral in Myanmar razed during alleged military action
The fire broke out at around 4:00 p.m.during operations in the area allegedly conducted by soldiers of Myanmar’s ruling military junta
Myanmar cathedral bombed days after its establishment: ‘We will rebuild’
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Mindat was severely damaged by airstrikes by the Myanmar military regime in Chin
Christian advocacy group urges action amid Myanmar’s worsening crisis
Detainees in Myanmar are subjected to extreme psychological and physical abuse, including torture and inhumane conditions
ASEAN must stop enabling Myanmar junta’s brutality, says CIVICUS
The junta has also launched digital crackdowns, weaponizing social media against activists and restricting information flow
Rights group calls for ICC probe into alleged Arakan Army war...
Leaked video footage analyzed by the organization shows the extrajudicial execution and torture of two captives
Religious persecution escalates in Myanmar as junta loses control, USCIRF finds
Situation in Burma continues to deteriorate as the military junta loses control while ethnic armed organizations are consolidating territory
Civilian casualties surge in Myanmar as junta intensifies attacks
Researchers reported that the junta has increasingly turned to artillery and airstrikes on homes, schools, and religious buildings
Burmese bishop tells of war’s toll on displaced Catholics in Kayah...
Bishop Ba Shwe acknowledged that he was given the option to relocate to safer areas, but he chose to stay with his displaced community
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