India, along with China and Russia, abstained in voting on a rare resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council that demanded an immediate end to violence in Myanmar and urged the military junta to release ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners.

India, China and Russia abstain on first UNSC resolution on Myanmar in 74 years

Weeks after their boat&nbsp;stranded off the Indian coast, many Rohingya are feared dead at sea; at least 160 people are still aboard&nbsp;and on the brink of starvation,&nbsp;according to family members and the UN agency for refugees.&nbsp;Mohammed Rezuwan Khan, whose sister and 5-year-old niece are on the vessel, told CNN on Wednesday that two children and a woman had died, and those who were still alive had "no water, food, or medicine."

“We are extremely concerned and want them to be rescued. It’s growing increasingly difficult for them to survive,” said Khan, adding that he last spoke to the boat’s captain on Sunday.

The boat, which is currently in the Bay of Bengal close to the Indian region of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has apparently been lost since its engine failed in late November. It is believed to have been travelling to Malaysia from Bangladesh, where a million or so Rohingya Muslims who are a stateless minority and fled violence in their native Myanmar now reside in refugee camps.

UNHCR spokesperson for Asia Babar Baloch pleaded with both Sri Lanka and India to assist in the rescue of people on board.

“Quick action is needed to save lives and avoid further deaths,” Baloch said. “We repeat our warning that inaction from states to save lives is resulting in more human misery and tragedies with each passing day.”

According to a statement from ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, a group of Southeast Asian politicians has also pleaded with nearby nations to "urgently rescue" the boat.

A boat carrying 104 Rohingya immigrants was saved by the Sri Lankan Navy a few days prior to the appeal.

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Weeks after their boat stranded off the Indian coast, many Rohingya are feared dead at sea; at least 160 people are still aboard and on the brink of starvation, according to family members and the UN agency for refugees.

Weeks after their boat stranded off the Indian coast, many Rohingya are feared dead at sea; at least 160 people are still aboard and on the brink of starvation, according to family members and the UN agency for refugees. Mohammed Rezuwan Khan, whose sister and 5-year-old niece are on the vessel, told CNN on Wednesday that two children and a woman had died, and those who were still alive had "no water, food, or medicine." “We are extremely concerned and want them to be rescued. It’s growing increasingly difficult for them to survive,” said Khan, adding that he last spoke to the boat’s captain on Sunday. The boat, which is currently in the Bay of Bengal close to the Indian region of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has apparently been lost since its engine failed in late November. It is believed to have been travelling to Malaysia from Bangladesh, where a million or so Rohingya Muslims who are a stateless minority and fled violence in their native Myanmar now reside in refugee camps. UNHCR spokesperson for Asia Babar Baloch pleaded with both Sri Lanka and India to assist in the rescue of people on board. “Quick action is needed to save lives and avoid further deaths,” Baloch said. “We repeat our warning that inaction from states to save lives is resulting in more human misery and tragedies with each passing day.” According to a statement from ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, a group of Southeast Asian politicians has also pleaded with nearby nations to "urgently rescue" the boat. A boat carrying 104 Rohingya immigrants was saved by the Sri Lankan Navy a few days prior to the appeal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Rohingya refugee boat stranded in Indian waters: Children feared dead due to starvation

The United Nations Security Council urged Myanmar's military junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been in prison for the past two years when the army staged a coup and ousted her civilian government.

On Wednesday, the UN body adopted its first-ever resolution on the situation in the Southeast Asian nation, calling for “immediate release all arbitrarily detained prisoners," including 77-year-old Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint.

The resolution is historic considering that the 15-member council has been split on Myanmar for decades. Earlier, the body used to issue only formal statements on the state of the country, staying away from meddling in its internal affairs.

The last council resolution regarding Myanmar was the one the UN passed in 1948, approving the country's membership to the world body, reports AFP news agency quoting diplomats.

The resolution has also sought "an immediate end to all forms of violence", asking for "all parties to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law."

The resolution was adopted after attaining 12 votes, with permanent members China and Russia abstaining. They also did not opt to veto the text. Notably, India also abstained.

"Any opportunity for the Security Council to speak with one strong, united voice on any issue and especially on Myanmar would be much welcomed," Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's spokesman said ahead of the vote.

The UK had drafted the text of Wednesday's resolution in September, following which several amendments were made to ensure its passing, UN watchers told AFP.

Text relating to the council's determination to use all its powers if Myanmar fails to adhere to the resolution was reportedly dropped.

Apart from that, several members objected to a provision requesting the UN secretary-general to report to the council on the situation in Myanmar every 60 days.

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The United Nations Security Council urged Myanmar's military junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been in prison for the past two years when the army staged a coup and ousted her civilian government.

The United Nations Security Council urged Myanmar's military junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been in prison for the past two years when the army staged a coup and ousted her civilian government. On Wednesday, the UN body adopted its first-ever resolution on the situation in the Southeast Asian nation, calling for “immediate release all arbitrarily detained prisoners," including 77-year-old Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint. The resolution is historic considering that the 15-member council has been split on Myanmar for decades. Earlier, the body used to issue only formal statements on the state of the country, staying away from meddling in its internal affairs. The last council resolution regarding Myanmar was the one the UN passed in 1948, approving the country's membership to the world body, reports AFP news agency quoting diplomats. The resolution has also sought "an immediate end to all forms of violence", asking for "all parties to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law." The resolution was adopted after attaining 12 votes, with permanent members China and Russia abstaining. They also did not opt to veto the text. Notably, India also abstained. "Any opportunity for the Security Council to speak with one strong, united voice on any issue and especially on Myanmar would be much welcomed," Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's spokesman said ahead of the vote. The UK had drafted the text of Wednesday's resolution in September, following which several amendments were made to ensure its passing, UN watchers told AFP. Text relating to the council's determination to use all its powers if Myanmar fails to adhere to the resolution was reportedly dropped. Apart from that, several members objected to a provision requesting the UN secretary-general to report to the council on the situation in Myanmar every 60 days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

For first time, UNSC passes resolution calling for release of Myanmar's Suu Kyi, other leaders

In its first resolution against Myanmar in 74 years, UNSC has urged the country's military junta to end violence and free ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners.

UN Security Council resolution demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades

More than 130 people have been sentenced to death since the Myanmar junta took over last year, said a United Nations official, on Friday, accusing them of using capital punishment to crush the opposition. According to the UN, the junta have sentenced at least seven university students to death taking the total number of people on death row to 139.&nbsp;

“The military continues to hold proceedings in secretive courts in violation of basic principles of fair trial and contrary to core judicial guarantees of independence and impartiality,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk. He also said that on Wednesday, a military court sentenced at least seven male students and reportedly at least four more additional death sentences were issued against youth activists in Myanmar.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, Myanmar’s military-installed government courts have consistently failed to uphold any degree of transparency contrary to the most basic due process that fair trial guarantees, said Turk. The junta had taken over the country in 2021 after a military coup and ouster of the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. This move was met with resistance and widespread protests which were quashed after the alleged lethal force used by the country’s military.&nbsp;

According to the UN, nearly 1,700 detainees out of the 16,500 have been arrested, tried and convicted in this secret by ad hoc tribunals which sometimes lasted just a couple of minutes. Additionally, during this time, the detainees often did not have access to a lawyer or family members.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, the Students’ Union of Dagon University in Yangon, in a statement, confirmed that at least seven students aged between 18 and 24 were arrested, earlier this year, and were sentenced to death on Wednesday. They also said that the sentence took place by a military court in Yangon’s Insein prison. “Imposing the death penalty on students is an act of vengeance by the military,” said the students’ union in a statement.

“By resorting to use death sentences as a political tool to crush opposition, the military confirms its disdain for the efforts by ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the international community at large to end violence and create the conditions for a political dialogue to lead Myanmar out of a human rights crisis created by the military,” said Turk. Referring to the five-point consensus the South-East Asia countries had re-committed to uphold during the ASEAN summit, earlier this month, he added.&nbsp;

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Over 11,000 have been detained by the military in a bid to quash dissent in the country, according to a local monitoring group. A member of the union also told the Associated Press, that the seven accused were linked to an urban armed movement who were opposed to the junta rule and were convicted for allegedly shooting a bank manager in April.&nbsp; 
 
So far, over 2,200 civilians have been killed since the military took over, said Duwa Lashi La, the acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), a civilian government created in opposition to the junta-led rule, told Reuters. 
 
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More than 130 people have been sentenced to death since the Myanmar junta took over last year, said a United Nations official, on Friday, accusing them of using capital punishment to crush the opposition.

More than 130 people have been sentenced to death since the Myanmar junta took over last year, said a United Nations official, on Friday, accusing them of using capital punishment to crush the opposition. According to the UN, the junta have sentenced at least seven university students to death taking the total number of people on death row to 139. “The military continues to hold proceedings in secretive courts in violation of basic principles of fair trial and contrary to core judicial guarantees of independence and impartiality,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk. He also said that on Wednesday, a military court sentenced at least seven male students and reportedly at least four more additional death sentences were issued against youth activists in Myanmar. ALSO READ | Myanmar: Junta spokesperson says executed inmates deserved 'many death sentences' Furthermore, Myanmar’s military-installed government courts have consistently failed to uphold any degree of transparency contrary to the most basic due process that fair trial guarantees, said Turk. The junta had taken over the country in 2021 after a military coup and ouster of the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. This move was met with resistance and widespread protests which were quashed after the alleged lethal force used by the country’s military. According to the UN, nearly 1,700 detainees out of the 16,500 have been arrested, tried and convicted in this secret by ad hoc tribunals which sometimes lasted just a couple of minutes. Additionally, during this time, the detainees often did not have access to a lawyer or family members. ALSO WATCH | ASEAN Summit 2022: Myanmar tops agenda; nations say 'Stop military abuses' On the other hand, the Students’ Union of Dagon University in Yangon, in a statement, confirmed that at least seven students aged between 18 and 24 were arrested, earlier this year, and were sentenced to death on Wednesday. They also said that the sentence took place by a military court in Yangon’s Insein prison. “Imposing the death penalty on students is an act of vengeance by the military,” said the students’ union in a statement. “By resorting to use death sentences as a political tool to crush opposition, the military confirms its disdain for the efforts by ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the international community at large to end violence and create the conditions for a political dialogue to lead Myanmar out of a human rights crisis created by the military,” said Turk. Referring to the five-point consensus the South-East Asia countries had re-committed to uphold during the ASEAN summit, earlier this month, he added. ALSO READ | Japanese filmmaker describes Myanmar detention as ‘hell’; asks Tokyo for ‘stronger stance’ toward junta Over 11,000 have been detained by the military in a bid to quash dissent in the country, according to a local monitoring group. A member of the union also told the Associated Press, that the seven accused were linked to an urban armed movement who were opposed to the junta rule and were convicted for allegedly shooting a bank manager in April. So far, over 2,200 civilians have been killed since the military took over, said Duwa Lashi La, the acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), a civilian government created in opposition to the junta-led rule, told Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Myanmar uses death penalties to ‘crush opposition’, holds proceedings in ‘secretive courts’: UN

Myanmar's Junta has announced that it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, these include a former British Ambassador and a Japanese journalist also an Economic Advisor who worked with Aung San Suu Kyi, according to officials. To mark Myanmar's National Day, around 600 women prisoners will also be released.

Myanmar military to free 6,000 prisoners including 600 women

The three-day ASEAN Summit is underway in Cambodia. In the first meeting of the grouping since Covid-19 pandemic, this is the day two of the summit that began on Friday. On Saturday, the leaders of the group will be holding separate meetings with their counterparts from India, US and Japan.

ASEAN Summit 2022: Myanmar tops agenda; nations say 'Stop military abuses'

The summit of the Association of South East Asian Nations has kicked off in Cambodia. The three-day summit in the Cambodian capital will also include the East Asia Summit. This time the ten nation bloc faces a multitude of issues, including the crisis in Myanmar. India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar addressed the summit. Watch the video to know what he said.

ASEAN Summit 2022: India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar addresses summit

The summit of the Association of South East Asian Nations has kicked off in Cambodia. The three-day summit in the Cambodian capital will also include the East Asia Summit. This time the ten nation bloc faces a multitude of issues, including the crisis in Myanmar.

ASEAN Summit 2022: Global leaders join Southeast Asian summit; call for timeline on Myanmar peace

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is still struggling to effectively tackle the escalating situation in Myanmar. The topic is expected to dominate summit-level talks on Friday (November 11). The leaders are likely to discuss ways to implement a peace plan agreed with Myanmar last year. The military junta in the country has largely ignored the plan.

Myanmar is in a state of chaos after the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi was toppled by the military last year in the month of February. The country has seen pro-democracy protests responded to by the military junta with&nbsp;brutal crackdown. Thousands have been killed in protests and clashes till date.

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There is growing frustration among the other nine ASEAN countries at the generals' foot-dragging on the so-called "five-point consensus" but so far no concrete plan to enforce it.&nbsp;

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines called for "patience" in resolving the crisis at talks with Cambodian premier Hun Sen, the summit host.

ASEAN has blocked junta chief Min Aung Hlaing from attending the gathering in Phnom Penh, which US President Joe Biden will join on Saturday.

After attending the ASEAN gathering, Biden will then hold a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of G20 summit in Indonesia. The meeting is said to take place on Monday.

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is still struggling to effectively tackle the escalating situation in Myanmar. The topic is expected to dominate summit-level talks on Friday (November 11).

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is still struggling to effectively tackle the escalating situation in Myanmar. The topic is expected to dominate summit-level talks on Friday (November 11). The leaders are likely to discuss ways to implement a peace plan agreed with Myanmar last year. The military junta in the country has largely ignored the plan. Myanmar is in a state of chaos after the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi was toppled by the military last year in the month of February. The country has seen pro-democracy protests responded to by the military junta with brutal crackdown. Thousands have been killed in protests and clashes till date. Watch | Biden hits world stage after Midterms: US President to attend COP27, G20 & ASEAN Summit × There is growing frustration among the other nine ASEAN countries at the generals' foot-dragging on the so-called "five-point consensus" but so far no concrete plan to enforce it. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines called for "patience" in resolving the crisis at talks with Cambodian premier Hun Sen, the summit host. ASEAN has blocked junta chief Min Aung Hlaing from attending the gathering in Phnom Penh, which US President Joe Biden will join on Saturday. After attending the ASEAN gathering, Biden will then hold a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of G20 summit in Indonesia. The meeting is said to take place on Monday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Amnesty International said on Thursday that aviation fuel intended for junta-ruled Myanmar's civilian aircraft is instead being transferred to the military, whose air force has been implicated in war crimes.

Since the military took over last year and began a harsh crackdown on opposition, Myanmar has been in chaos.

Fighting has erupted between ethnic rebel groups and more recent anti-coup "People's Defence Forces," and rights organisations have accused the military of committing war crimes by carrying out airstrikes on civilians.

According to a study issued on Thursday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tuberculosis-firmly-on-the-rise-after-years-of-decline-who-528980">Amnesty</a> monitored eight shipments of aviation fuel that arrived at the Thilawa port terminal, outside of the commercial centre of Yangon, between February 2021 and September this year.

Two Myanmar affiliates of the oil giant Puma, one of which is a joint venture with a state-owned corporation, handled, stored, and dispersed the cargoes.

According to Amnesty, who used satellite imagery and hacked papers, some of the supplies were carried to airports that shared refuelling facilities with adjacent military sites.

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According to Amnesty, who cited customs information and letters describing the shipments, at least two of the consignments — from the PetroChina-owned Singapore Petroleum Company and Thai Oil — were transferred straight to the military.

As per&nbsp;the report, one of Puma's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-air-strikes-on-ethnic-rebel-group-kill-at-least-50-report-528039">Myanmar</a> affiliates also paid a local company to deliver gasoline to a jet fuel storage facility under military supervision.

Amnesty International claimed to have recorded air attacks fired from two air bases using flight tracking data and interviews with former military personnel.

Some of these strikes consisted of&nbsp;war crimes,&nbsp;it said, based on interviews conducted with civilians on the ground.

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Amnesty International said on Thursday that aviation fuel intended for junta-ruled Myanmar's civilian aircraft is instead being transferred to the military, whose air force has been implicated in war crimes.

Amnesty International said on Thursday that aviation fuel intended for junta-ruled Myanmar's civilian aircraft is instead being transferred to the military, whose air force has been implicated in war crimes. Since the military took over last year and began a harsh crackdown on opposition, Myanmar has been in chaos. Fighting has erupted between ethnic rebel groups and more recent anti-coup "People's Defence Forces," and rights organisations have accused the military of committing war crimes by carrying out airstrikes on civilians. According to a study issued on Thursday, Amnesty monitored eight shipments of aviation fuel that arrived at the Thilawa port terminal, outside of the commercial centre of Yangon, between February 2021 and September this year. Two Myanmar affiliates of the oil giant Puma, one of which is a joint venture with a state-owned corporation, handled, stored, and dispersed the cargoes. According to Amnesty, who used satellite imagery and hacked papers, some of the supplies were carried to airports that shared refuelling facilities with adjacent military sites. Also watch | Myanmar warns of 'negative implications' after Junta was not represented in ASEAN meeting According to Amnesty, who cited customs information and letters describing the shipments, at least two of the consignments — from the PetroChina-owned Singapore Petroleum Company and Thai Oil — were transferred straight to the military. As per the report, one of Puma's Myanmar affiliates also paid a local company to deliver gasoline to a jet fuel storage facility under military supervision. Amnesty International claimed to have recorded air attacks fired from two air bases using flight tracking data and interviews with former military personnel. Some of these strikes consisted of war crimes, it said, based on interviews conducted with civilians on the ground. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Myanmar's Junta regime diverting civilian jet fuel to military, claims Amnesty International

During talks in Indonesia on Thursday ahead of the ASEAN leaders' summit in November, Southeast Asian foreign ministers said they were "even more determined" to solve the political crisis in Myanmar.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military coup in February last year, but despite its expressions of concern, efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have yet to bear any fruit.

But "ASEAN should not be discouraged, but even more determined to help Myanmar to bring about a peaceful solution", said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn after the emergency meeting at the bloc's secretariat in Jakarta.

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Myanmar's junta had declined to send a non-political figure to the meeting.

More than 2,300 people have been killed in the Myanmar military's brutal crackdown on dissent after the coup, according to a local monitor.

The United States had urged strong action at Thursday's meeting.

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Daniel Kritenbrink, the top US diplomat for East Asia, said at an event in Washington that the junta was leading "the complete destruction of all the progress made over the last decade" as Myanmar transitioned to democracy.

"We are not going to sit idly by while this violence continues; we're not going to sit idly by while the junta prepares for what will be completely fake and sham elections that they talk about holding next year."

Kritenbrink said Washington had "great respect" for ASEAN, but US officials have expressed frustration in the past at the lack of progress on the bloc's own plan for the crisis, which called for an end to the violence, increased aid and dialogue.

"I think all the ASEAN countries need to hold the regime accountable," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in July.

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"To date, we have not seen positive movement in that direction."

ASEAN ministers reaffirmed on Thursday their commitment to the&nbsp;five-point plan, first proposed in April 2022.

"The situation on the ground remains critical and fragile, and this is not due to the lack of commitments and efforts on the part of ASEAN... but because of the complexity and difficulty of Myanmar's decades-long protracted conflicts," he said.

"The time to act is now."

Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has not been invited to the ASEAN leaders' summit in Cambodia next month -- for the second year in a row -- and Myanmar's top diplomat Wunna Maung Lwin was excluded from ministerial talks in February and August.

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During talks in Indonesia on Thursday ahead of the ASEAN leaders' summit in November, Southeast Asian foreign ministers said they were "even more determined" to solve the political crisis in Myanmar.

During talks in Indonesia on Thursday ahead of the ASEAN leaders' summit in November, Southeast Asian foreign ministers said they were "even more determined" to solve the political crisis in Myanmar. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military coup in February last year, but despite its expressions of concern, efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have yet to bear any fruit. But "ASEAN should not be discouraged, but even more determined to help Myanmar to bring about a peaceful solution", said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn after the emergency meeting at the bloc's secretariat in Jakarta. Also read | Did Turkey help Pakistan set up a 'secret cyber army' against India? Myanmar's junta had declined to send a non-political figure to the meeting. More than 2,300 people have been killed in the Myanmar military's brutal crackdown on dissent after the coup, according to a local monitor. The United States had urged strong action at Thursday's meeting. WATCH | Myanmar warns of 'negative implications' after Junta was not represented in ASEAN meeting × Daniel Kritenbrink, the top US diplomat for East Asia, said at an event in Washington that the junta was leading "the complete destruction of all the progress made over the last decade" as Myanmar transitioned to democracy. "We are not going to sit idly by while this violence continues; we're not going to sit idly by while the junta prepares for what will be completely fake and sham elections that they talk about holding next year." Kritenbrink said Washington had "great respect" for ASEAN, but US officials have expressed frustration in the past at the lack of progress on the bloc's own plan for the crisis, which called for an end to the violence, increased aid and dialogue. "I think all the ASEAN countries need to hold the regime accountable," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in July. Also read | Is United States accelerating plans to upgrade nukes at NATO bases in Europe? "To date, we have not seen positive movement in that direction." ASEAN ministers reaffirmed on Thursday their commitment to the five-point plan, first proposed in April 2022. "The situation on the ground remains critical and fragile, and this is not due to the lack of commitments and efforts on the part of ASEAN... but because of the complexity and difficulty of Myanmar's decades-long protracted conflicts," he said. "The time to act is now." Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has not been invited to the ASEAN leaders' summit in Cambodia next month -- for the second year in a row -- and Myanmar's top diplomat Wunna Maung Lwin was excluded from ministerial talks in February and August. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

We are 'even more determined' to solve Myanmar crisis, say ASEAN ministers

Myanmar warns of 'negative implications' after Junta was not represented in ASEAN meeting. On the other hand, ASEAN is gravely concerned about escalating violence in Myanmar.

Myanmar warns of 'negative implications' after Junta was not represented in ASEAN meeting

In Myanmar, at least 50 people were killed and dozens were injured in air strikes during a concert held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with ruling military on Monday (October 24). As per reports, the attack was carried out by three jets.&nbsp;

The strikes reportedly took place in the northern state of Kachin. The military has yet to confirm it yet. Local media reported that the strikes killed civilians, prominent local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).&nbsp;

KIA's spokesman Colonel Naw Bu told AFP that around 8:40 pm (local time), the jets attacked the ceremony. He said, "Around 50 people were killed including KIA members and civilians."&nbsp;

The United Nations office in Myanmar said it was "deeply concerned and saddened by reports of airstrikes that took place in Hpakant, Kachin State". &nbsp;

It said in a statement: "Initial reports suggest that over 100 civilians may have been affected by the bombing. Numerous fatalities have also been reported."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Yangon said it was "following reports of a military airstrike targeting a Kachin gathering resulting in the deaths of a large number of civilians".&nbsp;

On the other hand, Amnesty International called it "part of a pattern of unlawful aerial attacks by the military which have killed and injured civilians in areas controlled by armed groups".&nbsp;

Since a military takeover last year, the conflict has spread throughout large parts of Myanmar. Reports of the strikes come ahead of Southeast Asian foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in November to discuss the situation in Myanmar.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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In Myanmar, at least 50 people were killed and dozens were injured in air strikes during a concert held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with ruling military on Monday (October 24).

In Myanmar, at least 50 people were killed and dozens were injured in air strikes during a concert held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with ruling military on Monday (October 24). As per reports, the attack was carried out by three jets. The strikes reportedly took place in the northern state of Kachin. The military has yet to confirm it yet. Local media reported that the strikes killed civilians, prominent local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA). KIA's spokesman Colonel Naw Bu told AFP that around 8:40 pm (local time), the jets attacked the ceremony. He said, "Around 50 people were killed including KIA members and civilians." The United Nations office in Myanmar said it was "deeply concerned and saddened by reports of airstrikes that took place in Hpakant, Kachin State". It said in a statement: "Initial reports suggest that over 100 civilians may have been affected by the bombing. Numerous fatalities have also been reported." Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Yangon said it was "following reports of a military airstrike targeting a Kachin gathering resulting in the deaths of a large number of civilians". On the other hand, Amnesty International called it "part of a pattern of unlawful aerial attacks by the military which have killed and injured civilians in areas controlled by armed groups". Since a military takeover last year, the conflict has spread throughout large parts of Myanmar. Reports of the strikes come ahead of Southeast Asian foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in November to discuss the situation in Myanmar. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Myanmar military air strikes on ethnic rebel group kill at least 50: Report

In a crackdown of a rebel group, Myanmar military carried out its air strikes in Northern State of Kachin, killing over 60 people and leaving around 100 others injured.

Myanmar: Military strikes leave around 100 injured in Kachin, kill over 60

A bombing near the front gate of Myanmar's main prison for political detainees killed at least eight people, including visitors and prison personnel.

Eight killed in deadly blasts inside Myanmar's prison

Myanmar court convicted the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on two more corruption charges. The 77 year old Nobel Laureate faces charges for at least 18 offenses ranging from graft to election violations

Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years

A Japanese documentary filmmaker has been jailed by a military junta-controlled in Myanmar for 10 years for allegedly breaking an immigration law and encouraging dissent against the ruling military, the Japan Times newspaper reported.

The 26-year-old filmmaker, Toru Kubota, was arrested in Myanmar's main city of Yangon in July last year during a protest.

On Wednesday, Kubota was handed three years for sedition, and seven years for electronic communications-related violations, the newspaper reported citing a source.

The Japanese citizen is currently detained in Yangon’s notorious Insein Prison, where political prisoners are kept. Proceedings are still underway over his alleged violation of immigration law.

In the court that was set up inside the jail, it was argued that Kubota entered the Southeast Asian country from neighbouring Thailand using a tourist visa.

The military also claimed that he entered the country for the sole purpose of participating in the protest and communicating with protesters while filming.

He has been further accused of reporting on the Rohingya Muslim minority group and disseminating false information.

The Rohingya have been among the most persecuted group under Myanmar's military regime and in the world, according to the UN. The ill-treatment meted out by the regime has forced hundreds and thousands of them to flee to neighbouring Bangladesh in recent years.

Meanwhile, the Japanese government has urged the Myanmar authorities to facilitate his release, but there has been confirmation from the military officials so far, the newspaper reported.

The next hearing is scheduled to take place next Wednesday when the court will hear about his immigration case.

This is the second time a Japanese citizen has been arrested and convicted in Myanmar.

Last April, a Japanese freelance journalist, Yuki Kitazumi, was arrested and convicted for spreading false news reports. But he was released a month after and returned to Japan.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A Japanese documentary filmmaker has been jailed by a military junta-controlled in Myanmar for 10 years for allegedly breaking an immigration law and encouraging dissent against the ruling military, the Japan Times newspaper reported.

A Japanese documentary filmmaker has been jailed by a military junta-controlled in Myanmar for 10 years for allegedly breaking an immigration law and encouraging dissent against the ruling military, the Japan Times newspaper reported. The 26-year-old filmmaker, Toru Kubota, was arrested in Myanmar's main city of Yangon in July last year during a protest. On Wednesday, Kubota was handed three years for sedition, and seven years for electronic communications-related violations, the newspaper reported citing a source. The Japanese citizen is currently detained in Yangon’s notorious Insein Prison, where political prisoners are kept. Proceedings are still underway over his alleged violation of immigration law. In the court that was set up inside the jail, it was argued that Kubota entered the Southeast Asian country from neighbouring Thailand using a tourist visa. The military also claimed that he entered the country for the sole purpose of participating in the protest and communicating with protesters while filming. He has been further accused of reporting on the Rohingya Muslim minority group and disseminating false information. The Rohingya have been among the most persecuted group under Myanmar's military regime and in the world, according to the UN. The ill-treatment meted out by the regime has forced hundreds and thousands of them to flee to neighbouring Bangladesh in recent years. Meanwhile, the Japanese government has urged the Myanmar authorities to facilitate his release, but there has been confirmation from the military officials so far, the newspaper reported. The next hearing is scheduled to take place next Wednesday when the court will hear about his immigration case. This is the second time a Japanese citizen has been arrested and convicted in Myanmar. Last April, a Japanese freelance journalist, Yuki Kitazumi, was arrested and convicted for spreading false news reports. But he was released a month after and returned to Japan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years over sedition charge

A passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight suffered facial injuries when a bullet pierced through the aircraft’s cabin as it prepared to land at Loikaw, the capital of eastern Kayah state. The aircraft’s fuselage had been broken through by the bullet.

Myanmar: Bullet fired from ground pierces through fuselage of an aircraft, one injured

Myanmar court has sentenced ousted leader Suu Kyi and Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years in jail. Both of them have been detained since a coup in February last year.

Myanmar court jails ousted leader Suu Kyi, Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years in jail

A Myanmar beauty queen, who had spoken out against military rule in her country and was stranded at Thailand's airport, said she was relieved but remained defiant after landing in Toronto on Wednesday.

Han Lay captured global attention last year with her pageant speech on the army's deadly suppression of anti-junta protests. After spending the past year in Thailand, she was denied re-entry into the country after a brief exit and spent days in Bangkok airport, pleading on social media not to be sent back home.

"Since I landed here, I feel safe and my worries have gone away," she told Reuters by phone from Toronto's international airport where she was awaiting a connecting flight to eastern Canada. "I am always a supporter for Myanmar democracy; I will always support it as much as I can."

The 23-year-old, whose real name is Thaw Nandar Aung, said she was going to live in Prince Edward Island, a province off Canada's Atlantic coast, with the government's assistance but did not say how long she would be there or what her status in Canada was.

Thai immigration officials denied her entry last week following a brief visit to Vietnam, saying she was using invalid travel documents.&nbsp;Han Lay arrived in Toronto via Seoul, on a Korean Air flight.

Myanmar has been plagued by violence since the military seized power early last year, with clashes between junta forces and militias allied with a shadow government and pro-democracy groups. A crackdown has targeted pro-democracy and youth groups, activists, politicians, celebrities and social media influencers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Human Rights Watch director said Myanmar's military rulers were using control over passports as a weapon against citizens' right to travel internationally.

"Such actions should be universally condemned, and governments around the world should be on guard against the junta using similar tactics against overseas dissidents travelling on Myanmar passports in the future," Phil Robertson said in a statement.

A spokesperson for Myanmar's junta did not respond to calls seeking comment. A spokesperson for Canada's immigration minister declined to provide details on Han Lay's case without her consent.

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A Myanmar beauty queen, who had spoken out against military rule in her country and was stranded at Thailand's airport, said she was relieved but remained defiant after landing in Toronto on Wednesday.

A Myanmar beauty queen, who had spoken out against military rule in her country and was stranded at Thailand's airport, said she was relieved but remained defiant after landing in Toronto on Wednesday. Han Lay captured global attention last year with her pageant speech on the army's deadly suppression of anti-junta protests. After spending the past year in Thailand, she was denied re-entry into the country after a brief exit and spent days in Bangkok airport, pleading on social media not to be sent back home. "Since I landed here, I feel safe and my worries have gone away," she told Reuters by phone from Toronto's international airport where she was awaiting a connecting flight to eastern Canada. "I am always a supporter for Myanmar democracy; I will always support it as much as I can." The 23-year-old, whose real name is Thaw Nandar Aung, said she was going to live in Prince Edward Island, a province off Canada's Atlantic coast, with the government's assistance but did not say how long she would be there or what her status in Canada was. Thai immigration officials denied her entry last week following a brief visit to Vietnam, saying she was using invalid travel documents. Han Lay arrived in Toronto via Seoul, on a Korean Air flight. Myanmar has been plagued by violence since the military seized power early last year, with clashes between junta forces and militias allied with a shadow government and pro-democracy groups. A crackdown has targeted pro-democracy and youth groups, activists, politicians, celebrities and social media influencers. A Human Rights Watch director said Myanmar's military rulers were using control over passports as a weapon against citizens' right to travel internationally. "Such actions should be universally condemned, and governments around the world should be on guard against the junta using similar tactics against overseas dissidents travelling on Myanmar passports in the future," Phil Robertson said in a statement. A spokesperson for Myanmar's junta did not respond to calls seeking comment. A spokesperson for Canada's immigration minister declined to provide details on Han Lay's case without her consent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Anti-junta speech: Myanmar beauty queen stranded at Bangkok airport lands in Canada

A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vp-kamala-harris-visiting-seoul-korean-dmz-hours-after-kim-jong-uns-missile-test-520715">military</a> court sentenced a lady from Myanmar to six years in prison for sharing images on adult membership site OnlyFans and other platforms.

Former doctor and model Nang Mwe San was accused of "harming culture and dignity" two weeks ago, according to military officials. She had previously participated in demonstrations against the military, which had taken over in a coup in 2021.

She is said to be the first person imprisoned in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmars-former-diplomat-urges-japan-to-debar-junta-envoy-from-abes-funeral-519910">Myanmar</a> for content on OnlyFans.

In August, the same law led to the arrest of another model who had shared photos of her protest participation on social media. In October, Thinzar Wint Kyaw will go on trial.

Nang Mwe San was found guilty of violating Section 33 (A) of the country's Electronics Transactions Law, which carries a maximum term of seven years, by selling and distributing pornographic images and videos on social media platforms.

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The model resided in the North Dagon Township in Yangon, which is under the control of martial law.

Those accused of crimes are tried in a military court where they are denied rights including access to an attorney in such places and under state of emergency regulations that have been reaffirmed by the Myanmar junta government this year.

She was put on trial at the notorious Insein Prison Court, the biggest prison in Myanmar and the capital, where many political prisoners have been detained since the coup last year.

She was able to communicate with her daughter in recent weeks, but her mother told the BBC's Burmese Service that she was unaware of the sentence until military media made it official on Wednesday.

In February 2021, the military in Myanmar ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government, setting off massive nationwide demonstrations and a broad-based opposition movement.

Since the military took over, an estimated 15,600 people, including Ms. Suu Kyi and other MPs, campaigners, and journalists, have been detained.

A freelance journalist for the BBC who was found guilty of communicating with a banned pro-democracy radio show launched by protestors last year saw her prison sentence enhanced by three years on Tuesday.

According to new rules that make statements deemed to incite terror or distribute "false news" about the military illegal, Htet Htet Khine had previously been given a three-year term of hard labour.

According to the monitoring group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, more than 12,000 people are still in custody and the dictatorship is believed to be responsible for the deaths of at least 2,322 political prisoners.

Vicky Bowman, a former British ambassador to Myanmar, and her husband were both sentenced to a year in prison earlier this month for violating immigration restrictions. However, their case is perhaps more likely to include broader political issues.

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A military court sentenced a lady from Myanmar to six years in prison for sharing images on adult membership site OnlyFans and other platforms. Former doctor and model Nang Mwe San was accused of "harming culture and dignity" two weeks ago, according to military officials. She had previously participated in demonstrations against the military, which had taken over in a coup in 2021. She is said to be the first person imprisoned in Myanmar for content on OnlyFans. In August, the same law led to the arrest of another model who had shared photos of her protest participation on social media. In October, Thinzar Wint Kyaw will go on trial. Nang Mwe San was found guilty of violating Section 33 (A) of the country's Electronics Transactions Law, which carries a maximum term of seven years, by selling and distributing pornographic images and videos on social media platforms. Also read | Myanmar: Army helicopters target school, killing 13 people including 7 children The model resided in the North Dagon Township in Yangon, which is under the control of martial law. Those accused of crimes are tried in a military court where they are denied rights including access to an attorney in such places and under state of emergency regulations that have been reaffirmed by the Myanmar junta government this year. She was put on trial at the notorious Insein Prison Court, the biggest prison in Myanmar and the capital, where many political prisoners have been detained since the coup last year. She was able to communicate with her daughter in recent weeks, but her mother told the BBC's Burmese Service that she was unaware of the sentence until military media made it official on Wednesday. In February 2021, the military in Myanmar ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government, setting off massive nationwide demonstrations and a broad-based opposition movement. Since the military took over, an estimated 15,600 people, including Ms. Suu Kyi and other MPs, campaigners, and journalists, have been detained. A freelance journalist for the BBC who was found guilty of communicating with a banned pro-democracy radio show launched by protestors last year saw her prison sentence enhanced by three years on Tuesday. According to new rules that make statements deemed to incite terror or distribute "false news" about the military illegal, Htet Htet Khine had previously been given a three-year term of hard labour. According to the monitoring group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, more than 12,000 people are still in custody and the dictatorship is believed to be responsible for the deaths of at least 2,322 political prisoners. Vicky Bowman, a former British ambassador to Myanmar, and her husband were both sentenced to a year in prison earlier this month for violating immigration restrictions. However, their case is perhaps more likely to include broader political issues. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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On Saturday, India’s ministry of external affairs (MEA) issued a warning which was brought to the ministry’s notice by the country’s missions in Bangkok and Myanmar. In the statement, they warned Indian youths against “lucrative job offers” based in Thailand through social media advertisements and agents.&nbsp;

“Instances of fake job rackets offering lucrative jobs to entice Indian youths for the posts of 'Digital Sales and Marketing Executives' in Thailand by dubious IT firms involved in call-centre scam and crypto-currency fraud have been brought to our notice recently by our Missions in Bangkok and Myanmar,” said the MEA statement. 
 
The ministry said target groups are IT-skilled youth who are enticed by “lucrative job offers” like data entry in Thailand by social media ads and also by Dubai and India-based agents.&nbsp;

These victims are reportedly taken to Myanmar, illegally across the border and held captive to work in harsh conditions. “Therefore, Indian nationals are advised not to get entrapped in such fake job offers being floated through social media platforms or other sources,”&nbsp;the MEA said.&nbsp;

Subsequently, the statement read, “Before travelling on tourist/visit visa for employment purposes, Indian nationals are advised to check/verify credentials of foreign employers through concerned Missions abroad, and antecedents of recruiting agents as well as any company before taking up any job offer.”&nbsp;

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This advisory comes following Thursday’s MEA weekly press briefing which warned Indian nations to exercise extreme caution while accepting job offers in Thailand as dozens of Indian citizens were illegally trafficked to Myanmar as part of an employment scam.&nbsp;

“We are aware that fraudulent IT companies that appear to engage in digital scamming and forged crypto activities&nbsp;seem to be operating with agents from Dubai, Bangkok, and India,” said the MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. He added, they are recruiting Indians under the pretext of job offers and employment opportunities in Thailand.

The victims are then taken across the border in Myawaddy, a town in Myanmar, which is an area “difficult to access” given the local security situation, said Bagchi. He went on to thank the Missions in the country which have been able to rescue some of the victims from “captivity or forced labour”. Bagchi also indicated that rescue is underway for others and asked everyone to exercise extreme caution.&nbsp;

“It may also be mentioned here that the visa-on-arrival scheme in Thailand does not permit employment. Our embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have issued advisories in this regard. We have also taken up the matter in both countries,”&nbsp;said the MEA spokesperson.&nbsp;

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On Saturday, India’s ministry of external affairs (MEA) issued a warning which was brought to the ministry’s notice by the country’s missions in Bangkok and Myanmar.

On Saturday, India’s ministry of external affairs (MEA) issued a warning which was brought to the ministry’s notice by the country’s missions in Bangkok and Myanmar. In the statement, they warned Indian youths against “lucrative job offers” based in Thailand through social media advertisements and agents. “Instances of fake job rackets offering lucrative jobs to entice Indian youths for the posts of 'Digital Sales and Marketing Executives' in Thailand by dubious IT firms involved in call-centre scam and crypto-currency fraud have been brought to our notice recently by our Missions in Bangkok and Myanmar,” said the MEA statement. The ministry said target groups are IT-skilled youth who are enticed by “lucrative job offers” like data entry in Thailand by social media ads and also by Dubai and India-based agents. These victims are reportedly taken to Myanmar, illegally across the border and held captive to work in harsh conditions. “Therefore, Indian nationals are advised not to get entrapped in such fake job offers being floated through social media platforms or other sources,” the MEA said. Subsequently, the statement read, “Before travelling on tourist/visit visa for employment purposes, Indian nationals are advised to check/verify credentials of foreign employers through concerned Missions abroad, and antecedents of recruiting agents as well as any company before taking up any job offer.” Advisory regarding fake job rackets targeting IT skilled youthhttps://t.co/Pty9wblp45 pic.twitter.com/bnuhth3NbI — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 24, 2022 × This advisory comes following Thursday’s MEA weekly press briefing which warned Indian nations to exercise extreme caution while accepting job offers in Thailand as dozens of Indian citizens were illegally trafficked to Myanmar as part of an employment scam. “We are aware that fraudulent IT companies that appear to engage in digital scamming and forged crypto activities seem to be operating with agents from Dubai, Bangkok, and India,” said the MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. He added, they are recruiting Indians under the pretext of job offers and employment opportunities in Thailand. The victims are then taken across the border in Myawaddy, a town in Myanmar, which is an area “difficult to access” given the local security situation, said Bagchi. He went on to thank the Missions in the country which have been able to rescue some of the victims from “captivity or forced labour”. Bagchi also indicated that rescue is underway for others and asked everyone to exercise extreme caution. “It may also be mentioned here that the visa-on-arrival scheme in Thailand does not permit employment. Our embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have issued advisories in this regard. We have also taken up the matter in both countries,” said the MEA spokesperson. (With inputs from agencies)

India: MEA issues warning about fake job rackets in Thailand targeting IT-skilled youth

A Myanmar beauty queen who spoke out against the military coup in her homeland appealed Friday for help after being refused entry to Thailand by immigration officials.

Thaw Nandar Aung, better known by her professional moniker&nbsp;Han&nbsp;Lay, has been held at Bangkok's main international airport since Thursday after arriving on a flight from Vietnam.

She made headlines in March 2021 when she urged the world to "save" the people of Myanmar from the military, which had seized power a month earlier.

Thai immigration officials said she was denied entry to the kingdom because of a problem with her passport.

In a post on her verified Facebook page on Friday,&nbsp;Han&nbsp;Lay&nbsp;said she feared the Myanmar police would come and get her at the airport. &nbsp;

"I request to Thai authority from here please help for me," she wrote in English, adding that she had contacted the UN refugee agency.

A Thai official told AFP that Myanmar police had not spoken to her and said it was up to her to decide where to fly to from Bangkok.

While in Bangkok competing in the Miss Grand International contest, the former psychology student spoke out against the coup, which ousted the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.

"I want to say from here to the world: please support the Myanmar people," she told Thailand's Khaosod English news outlet.

"So many people die in Myanmar by the guns of the military... Please save us."

Myanmar has been in chaos since the coup, with the junta struggling to quell resistance to its rule.&nbsp;

A military crackdown on dissent has left more than 2,300 civilians dead, according to a local monitoring group.&nbsp;

The junta puts the civilian death toll at almost 3,900.&nbsp;

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A Myanmar beauty queen who spoke out against the military coup in her homeland appealed Friday for help after being refused entry to Thailand by immigration officials.

A Myanmar beauty queen who spoke out against the military coup in her homeland appealed Friday for help after being refused entry to Thailand by immigration officials. Thaw Nandar Aung, better known by her professional moniker Han Lay, has been held at Bangkok's main international airport since Thursday after arriving on a flight from Vietnam. She made headlines in March 2021 when she urged the world to "save" the people of Myanmar from the military, which had seized power a month earlier. Thai immigration officials said she was denied entry to the kingdom because of a problem with her passport. In a post on her verified Facebook page on Friday, Han Lay said she feared the Myanmar police would come and get her at the airport. "I request to Thai authority from here please help for me," she wrote in English, adding that she had contacted the UN refugee agency. A Thai official told AFP that Myanmar police had not spoken to her and said it was up to her to decide where to fly to from Bangkok. While in Bangkok competing in the Miss Grand International contest, the former psychology student spoke out against the coup, which ousted the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. "I want to say from here to the world: please support the Myanmar people," she told Thailand's Khaosod English news outlet. "So many people die in Myanmar by the guns of the military... Please save us." Myanmar has been in chaos since the coup, with the junta struggling to quell resistance to its rule. A military crackdown on dissent has left more than 2,300 civilians dead, according to a local monitoring group. The junta puts the civilian death toll at almost 3,900. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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According to reports, government helicopters have attacked a school and village in north Central Myanmar killing at least 11 children; the incident took place in the central Tabayin region.

At least 11 Children killed after Myanmar army helicopters fire at school, village

At least 13 people were killed when army helicopters shot at a school in Myanmar. The military said that it opened fire because rebels were using the building to attack its forces.

Myanmar: Army helicopters fire on school, killing at least 13

A 15-year-old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said.

More than a million Rohingya are living in camps in southern Bangladesh that comprise the world's largest refugee settlement, the vast majority having fled from Myanmar during a military crackdown in 2017.

The Rohingya have been caught in the crossfire between Myanmar's military and the Arakan Army, an armed group fighting for self-determination for ethnic minorities in the Rakhine state.

The teenager was killed late on Friday, said Dil Mohammed, a Rohingya leader in no man's land, a strip of land along the Myanmar-Bangladesh border where an estimated 4,000 Rohingya live. "We are living here in constant fear. Anytime any catastrophe can happen," Mohammed told Reuters by phone.&nbsp;

Strong protests would be lodged with Myanmar over the incident, a Bangladesh government official and border guard official said.

Bangladesh this month issued a statement expressing "deep concern over falling mortar shells inside Bangladesh territory, indiscriminate aerial firing from Myanmar in the bordering areas, and air space violation from Myanmar".

The Myanmar envoy in Dhaka has been summoned three times in recent weeks so that those concerns could be conveyed.

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A 15-year-old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said.

A 15-year-old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said. More than a million Rohingya are living in camps in southern Bangladesh that comprise the world's largest refugee settlement, the vast majority having fled from Myanmar during a military crackdown in 2017. The Rohingya have been caught in the crossfire between Myanmar's military and the Arakan Army, an armed group fighting for self-determination for ethnic minorities in the Rakhine state. The teenager was killed late on Friday, said Dil Mohammed, a Rohingya leader in no man's land, a strip of land along the Myanmar-Bangladesh border where an estimated 4,000 Rohingya live. "We are living here in constant fear. Anytime any catastrophe can happen," Mohammed told Reuters by phone. Strong protests would be lodged with Myanmar over the incident, a Bangladesh government official and border guard official said. Bangladesh this month issued a statement expressing "deep concern over falling mortar shells inside Bangladesh territory, indiscriminate aerial firing from Myanmar in the bordering areas, and air space violation from Myanmar". The Myanmar envoy in Dhaka has been summoned three times in recent weeks so that those concerns could be conveyed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Teen Rohingya killed, six injured in Bangladesh from mortar shells fired by Myanmar

On September 3, Bangladesh was the target of at least two mortar bombs fired by Myanmar that were against international law. Five days prior, Bangladeshi officials summoned Myanmar's envoy to Dhaka and voiced their displeasure over Myanmar's August 28 firing of two lethal rounds at the same spot.

According to the police investigation centre at Ghumdum, at least two fighter jets crossed the Bangladesh border, firing nearly eight shots, while two military helicopters fired more than 30 rounds.&nbsp;

Reiterating its deep concern, Bangladesh has expressed alarm over Myanmar's breach of an air border accord. The Arakan Army is poised to suppress rebels, but the Myanmar army's presence on the borders is also rekindling concerns about Rohingya infiltration in Bangladesh, the Bangkok Post reported.&nbsp;

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Rakhine State, a region of Myanmar that borders with Bangladesh and India, has been experiencing continuous unrest for the past few days.&nbsp;

While fighting the Arakan Army in Rakhine, the Myanmar army has launched a major military operation against rebel groups in Kyah, Kain, and China states.

For the past years, the Tambru border line in Naikshatchari has been home to over 4,000 Rohingyas, where the violence is taking place.&nbsp;

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The Myanmar Army has been operating warplanes and helicopters along the Bangladesh border since August 2017. Bullets and mortar rounds have been fired into Bangladesh.

In contrast to the two shells fired on September 3 at Tambru, which burst nearly 120 metres within Bangladeshi territory, the two shells fired here landed half a kilometre inside the border but did not do any damage.

The military-run country, Myanmar, has been targeting Bangladesh, which has a roughly 165 million population.

(With inputs from agencies)

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On September 3, Bangladesh was the target of at least two mortar bombs fired by Myanmar that were against international law. Five days prior, Bangladeshi officials summoned Myanmar's envoy to Dhaka and voiced their displeasure over Myanmar's August 28 firing of two lethal rounds at the same spot.

On September 3, Bangladesh was the target of at least two mortar bombs fired by Myanmar that were against international law. Five days prior, Bangladeshi officials summoned Myanmar's envoy to Dhaka and voiced their displeasure over Myanmar's August 28 firing of two lethal rounds at the same spot. According to the police investigation centre at Ghumdum, at least two fighter jets crossed the Bangladesh border, firing nearly eight shots, while two military helicopters fired more than 30 rounds. Reiterating its deep concern, Bangladesh has expressed alarm over Myanmar's breach of an air border accord. The Arakan Army is poised to suppress rebels, but the Myanmar army's presence on the borders is also rekindling concerns about Rohingya infiltration in Bangladesh, the Bangkok Post reported. Also read | Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to three years in prison for electoral fraud Rakhine State, a region of Myanmar that borders with Bangladesh and India, has been experiencing continuous unrest for the past few days. While fighting the Arakan Army in Rakhine, the Myanmar army has launched a major military operation against rebel groups in Kyah, Kain, and China states. For the past years, the Tambru border line in Naikshatchari has been home to over 4,000 Rohingyas, where the violence is taking place. Also read | People in Myanmar forced to rely on charity due to rising costs and scarcity The Myanmar Army has been operating warplanes and helicopters along the Bangladesh border since August 2017. Bullets and mortar rounds have been fired into Bangladesh. In contrast to the two shells fired on September 3 at Tambru, which burst nearly 120 metres within Bangladeshi territory, the two shells fired here landed half a kilometre inside the border but did not do any damage. The military-run country, Myanmar, has been targeting Bangladesh, which has a roughly 165 million population. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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