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WELCOMES UK SANCTIONS AGAINST THE MILITARY AND INTERVENTION IN THE ICJ TRIAL
The NUG welcomes the new round of sanctions laid by the United Kingdom. The government of the UK has seen fit to sanction yet more enterprises linked to the military and supporting the ongoing atrocities financially and/or logistically. Such sanctions are a vital...
MESSAGE ON THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE 8888 MYANMAR PEOPLE’S UPRISING
The 8th August 2022 marks the 34th anniversary of the 8888 People’s Uprising. Thirty-four years ago, the 8th August 1988, would become the turning point of one of the biggest political upheavals in the tempestuous history of Myanmar. That date, more commonly written...
WELCOMING THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL’S LONG OVERDO CONDEMNATION OF THE BARBARIC AND GENOCIDAL MILITARY JUNTA
We welcome the UN Security Council's long overdue condemnation of the barbaric genocidal military generals in Myanmar, their war crimes, and their unlawful and despicable executions of democratic leaders Ko Jimmy, Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw, Ko Hla Myo Aung and Ko Aung Thura...
Condemns unlawful Execution of Ko Jimmy, Phyo Zeya Thaw, Hla Myo Aung, Aung Thura Zaw and Call for Immediate Action
Today is a dark day for Myanmar and, indeed, the world. Amid the backdrop of the heinous and abhorrent invasion of Ukraine and the numerous war crimes visited upon the Ukrainian people, the Myanmar genocidal military has sought to follow the Russian example of...
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW PRESIDENT OF INDIA DROUPADI MURMU
First of all, let me extend my congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu. The world's largest democracy has once again proudly flown the flag of democracy for all to see, and have demonstrated that democracy is the best path for prosperity, stability, and for the...
Message on 75th Anniversary of Myanmar Martyr’s Day
The morning of the 19th of July, 1947 at 10:37 am in Yangon, the father of Myanmar Independence and the founder of the Myanmar Armed Forces, General Aung San was assassinated by a terrorist group led by the traitor U Saw. Since that dark day in Myanmar's history, our...
NEWS
End this Terror
The genocidal military junta in Myanmar is directly responsible not only for the humanitarian, violence and COVID-19 crises, but they are also directly responsible for killing the dreams and aspirations of our brave young and old people alike. I hope this work of art...
Thadingyut
Today is a special day because it is the day of light, the festival of light in Myanmar, the celebration of the light of love and freedom, the light of hope and peace, it is the celebration day of THADINGYUT. Through these works of art, we are trying to express that...
Pastor Cung Biak Hum
Today I would like to open my heart to you all more than before. I have been trying to find a way to express this pain that holds me hostage and I know holds many of you hostage. I asked my family to draw something based on my thoughts and will be sharing more in the...
Media FAQ September
Regarding ASEAN's 5-point Consensus While we are deeply grateful to ASEAN for all their efforts to help bring this conflict to an end, and we applaud the principles espoused in the five-point consensus, we must note that to be effective, any resolution must contain...
Media Response September
Thank you for your questions! I really appreciate everything that VOA is doing in raising awareness to the situation in Myanmar. I am sending you somewhat of a long reply because I feel it is vitally important that the International community - the UN - hears the...
Civilians, Children, Churches, and People with Disabilities Attacked (Expanded)
URGENT REPORT & APPEAL: Civilians and Children, Churches, and People with Disabilities Attacked in Kayah State and Yangon CHURCH ATTACKED IN KAYAN THAR YAR, KAYAH - MAY 24, 2021, 1 AM: Four civilians were killed and around 8 injured when military junta...