"China and Russia face pressure to prevent genocide in Myanmar after Thursday’s decision by an international court called on the South Asian country to stop the killing, says Canada’s special envoy to the crisis. The Ukraine crisis is a power struggle between factions within Ukraine. The government of Myanmar (also called Burma) recognizes over 100 ethnic minority groups—but not the Rohingya. "Social media has been, I think, one of the most damaging aspects of this entire crisis," Mathieson said. Burma authorities have escalated their crackdown on the protests in recent days, making mass arrests and firing into the crowds. Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 and had been hailed as the saviour of Myanmar after decades of repressive military rule. However, the Pan-American Health Organisation, which works with the World Health Organization (WHO) did release information about medical supplies sent by Russia. Beijing has much at stake in Burma as the Southeast Asian country plunged into a political crisis after a military coup, according to OANN TV host and former Navy intelligence officer Jack Posobiec. At least 38 people were killed during protests in Burma Wednesday, as violence escalated against opponents of last month’s military coup, according to a U.N. official. Thirdly, military leaders enjoy close alliances with important international actors, not least two veto-wielding powers on the UN Security Council, China and Russia, both of whom have protected Myanmar from opprobrium over the Rohingya crisis since 2017 and appear likely to shield it … Although there are certain internal causes behind the Rohingya crisis, it could also be fueled … There is a history of persecution of Muslims in Myanmar that continues to the present day. Myanmar is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest. During the visit, Myanmar and Russia agreed that Russia will supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile systems, Orlan-10E surveillance drones, and radar equipment. Description: "China and Russia face pressure to prevent genocide in Myanmar after Thursday’s decision by an international court called on the South Asian country to stop the killing, says Canada’s special envoy to the crisis. BRITAIN’S TERMINAL CRISIS IN BURMA. One of the first pressures on Burma was the 1967 Cultural Revolution in China when violence broke out between local Bamars and overseas Chinese in Myanmar leading to anti-Chinese riots in Rangoon (now Yangon) and other cities. According to Dmitry Egorchenkov, deputy director of the Institute for Strategic Studies and Prognosis at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, it is hardly a coincidence. Myanmar or Burma is a country in Southeast Asia, bordering Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. The nation is also bordered by the Andaman Sea … (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) (CNSNews.com) – The Biden State Department has spoken repeatedly in recent weeks about the high priority it’s giving to consultation with “allies and partners” around the world and the need for … The United Nations said it believed at least 18 people were killed on Sunday by security forces. Malaysia, too, on top of calling for international action to address the Rohingya crisis, has developed a mechanism to assist Rohingya refugees with the involvement of UNHCR. ASEAN set for talks with Myanmar military as crisis escalates. The United Nations was ineffective, he said, while Russia was ideologically purblind and the USwas distant. The United States and others call for a strong stance against Myanmar's military for their part in the Rohingya crisis. Burma’s national security advisor has even bragged that he can count on powerful permanent Security Council members China and Russia to prevent an open discussion of the crisis… The military, which is known as the Tatmadow, arrested the de-facto civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other key members of her ruling party, the … February 2, 2021 (Brian Berletic - LD) - Myanmar’s military has seized power, detained Aung San Suu Kyi and has begun rounding up members of her National League for Democracy political party. ... Reuters reported Wednesday that Burma is negotiating with China and Russia in the hope of … This article is more than 3 years old. The United States will take note of those who stand with the people of Burma at this moment of crisis, he asserted. "We urge the governments of both Russia and Burma to reconsider a further buildup in arms and fully commit their efforts to finding a peaceful and stable solution to that crisis," she said. Myanmar (English pronunciation below ; Burmese: မြန်မာ [mjəmà]) [nb 1] or Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , [nb 2] is a country in Southeast Asia. China and Russia oppose UN resolution on Rohingya. Foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries were meeting Tuesday to discuss the increasingly volatile crisis. The Rohingya, a Muslim minority from Rakhine State in Burma, are among the most persecuted minorities in the world. ... Russia … During the visit, military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing praised Russia as a loyal friend that has always supported Myanmar, according to Russian media. A military coup in Myanmar and major street demonstrations against Russian strongman Vladimir Putin are presenting an early, double-pronged test of … For the first time I really understand what led the US to infiltrate Myanmar to create the Rohingya crisis, using the Rohingya as an excuse to slander and demonize Myanmar to … Burma is located in a geographical area which has been a source of major conflict since the 1960s. What has Aung San Suu Kyi said about the crisis? UNITED NATIONS, Feb 4 2021 (IPS) - When million-dollar arms sales knock on the door, human rights violations and war crimes fly out of the window. Burma And Its Neighbors. President Biden speaks about the situation in Burma, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. How Burma’s Rohingya crisis went from bad to worse. Excellent history of Myanmar (Burma), its rich natural resources and good relationship with Russia. On February 1st, the Burmese military mounted a coup, deposing and detaining the civilian leadership of Myanmar. One of the factions wants to align with the European Union and the other with Russia.As one of the founding states of the Soviet Union, Ukraine had been an important contributor … Myanmar coup crisis grows after years of US neglect Anti-coup protesters display pictures of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Russia, with its own dissent crisis, would not back action with democratic rights in Burma.