Burma news today
Here are some of the latest news stories from Burma (Myanmar):
Politics
- The military government has announced a new cabinet, with General Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the military, as the de facto leader. (Source: BBC)
- The National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of Aung San Suu Kyi, has been dissolved by the military government. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has condemned the military coup and called for the release of all political prisoners. (Source: UN News)
Economy
- The military government has imposed a nationwide internet blackout, affecting the country's economy and daily life. (Source: Reuters)
- The World Bank has suspended its aid to Burma due to the military coup. (Source: World Bank)
- The value of the Burmese kyat has fallen sharply against the US dollar since the coup. (Source: Xinhua)
Human Rights
- The military has been accused of killing and arresting hundreds of people since the coup, including students, activists, and monks. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
- The UN has called for an immediate end to the violence and for the military to respect human rights. (Source: UN News)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has been denied access to prisoners of conscience in Burma. (Source: ICRC)
Other News
- The military government has banned all protests and gatherings, including those calling for democracy and freedom. (Source: AP News)
- The country's main opposition party, the National Unity Government, has called for international support and recognition. (Source: CNN)
- The Burmese people are facing food and medicine shortages due to the economic crisis and internet blackout. (Source: BBC)
Please note that the situation in Burma is rapidly changing, and the accuracy of the information may vary.