India’s decision to allocate a staggering sum of over Rs 3 lakh crore towards fortifying its border with Myanmar undoubtedly reflects the gravity of the challenges it faces in safeguarding its territorial integrity and national security.
Myanmar's State Administration Council imposed martial law in Momeik and Mabein townships in Shan state of eastern Myanmar
In a strategic move, India has decided to terminate the decades-old visa-free movement policy with Myanmar, citing national security concerns and the imperative to preserve the demographic structure of its north-eastern states sharing a border with Myanmar.
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced its decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the demographic structure of India’s north eastern states bordering Myanmar.
Myanmar authorities have arrested six suspects for illegal possession of rockets in southern Myanmar's Bago region, official media reported on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the US Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate release of the journalists.
There have been reports of more than 5,400 detentions since the start of their rules, including of many journalists.
There have been instances in various countries when there were no overall shortages at a national level but in conditions of violence and strife, serious shortages emerged in specific areas over prolonged periods.
More than 80 journalists have been detained since a February 1 coup by the military, more than half of whom remain in custody, reports DPA news agency.
Of considerable significance was the consensus that was reached on five points and suitably highlighted in the statement advanced by the “group chair”, Brunei.
