It’s a valid question in context of Myanmar’s history. Yet what can the international community do? There are limited options given UNSC is constrained by member states & their veto.
A top official of the state's home department has said that 16 people from Myanmar have crossed over to India over the last few days, of which 11 have claimed to be police personnel.
India said it has the highest stake in resolving the issue of repatriation of Rohingyas since it is the only country that shares a long border with both Bangladesh and Myanmar.
At a UN General Assembly briefing, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that New Delhi is closely monitoring the recent developments in Myanmar
Thaw Zin, founder of a Yangon start-up, says Myanmar military is using criminals to incite violence and sow unrest to justify use of force against anti-coup protesters.
Shops are expected to close in solidarity, with the nation’s largest retailer announcing it will shut all of its outlets. Nearly all private bank branches have also closed.
MEA said the coup was discussed in calls between PM Modi & US President Biden on 8 February, and foreign minister Jaishankar & US counterpart Tony Blinken on 9 February.
US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said the sanctions don't target the economy or people of Burma and US has gone to great lengths to ensure doesn't add to the humanitarian plight.
In an interview, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran says re-engaging with Pakistan without giving up India’s interests may help in avoiding a 'two-front war-like' situation.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.
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