Myanmar Catholic Village Set on Fire
A historic Catholic village in Myanmar is targeted once again in the ongoing military aggression against the region’s civilian population.
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Tag: Myanmar
Myanmar Defies Junta with ‘Silent Strike’
On the anniversary of the junta takeover, Myanmar stages a nationwide campaign of noncooperation with government forces.
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World Court to Try Myanmar Regime for Genocide
The International Court of Justice will hear a case against the Myanmar regime in February, for a possible ruling of attempted genocide.
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Church Helps Civilians Fleeing War in Myanmar
The Catholic Church is helping evacuate and shelter thousands of people fleeing their homes in conflict-torn Kayah state in eastern Myanmar.
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Seven Caritas Workers Arrested in Conflict-Torn Myanmar
Church officials are trying to gain the release of charity staff aiding internally displaced...
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Cardinal Bo: Patience Only Way to Live in Peace
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo tells the International Eucharistic Congress that impetuous leaders have brought disaster to the world.
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Doctor Anna, Partner in Mission
When Maryknoll Brother Tim Raible thinks of Doctor Anna Morris, a quote attributed to St. Francis...
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2020 Deadliest Year for Rohingya Refugees at Sea
Many refugees are marooned for months on unseaworthy boats, falling prey to abuse by smugglers....
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High Court Ruling Deals Blow to Some Immigrants with Temporary Status
In a unanimous decision, court says TPS recipient who entered unlawfully is “not eligible”...
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Four Killed in Military Attack on Church in Myanmar
Four people were killed in Myanmar when the military attacked a Catholic church where more than 300 people had taken refuge from the fighting.
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UN Warns Myanmar Faces ‘Full-Blown Conflict’ like Syria
The United Nations rights chief has warned the ongoing repression by Myanmar’s military against protesters could be heading into “full-blown conflict” similar to Syria’s.
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Karen refugees mobilize on Thai border to fight Myanmar army
According to the Karen National Union, more than 1,000 ‘political victims’ are now in...
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