Since the coup in Myanmar in 2021, thousands of women have faced abuse online for their political beliefs. This is happening notably through the use of gendered hate speech and sharing of sexual videos and images, data shows. CNN investigates why and uncovers the impact on women and the lives destroyed.
Friday, 30 Jul 2021 07:16 AM MYT
Locals line up with their tanks to refill oxygen during the Covid-19 outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar July 14, 2021. ― Reuters pic
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NEW YORK, July 30 Britain warned the United Nations Security Council Thursday that half of coup-wracked Myanmar’s population of 54 million could become infected with Covid-19 within the next two weeks.
The UK convened the meeting in response to what it called the “dire” coronavirus situation in Myanmar, which has “spiralled” since the military seized control in February.
Britain urged the Council to ensure resolution 2565, which demands ceasefires in conflict zones to allow the safe delivery of coronavirus vaccines, is respected in Myanmar.
Thursday, 29 Jul 2021 08:15 AM MYT
A volunteer fills an oxygen tank as Covid-19 cases surge in Mandalay, Myanmar July 13, 2021. Phoe Thar via Reuters
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YANGON, July 29 Junta authorities in Myanmar are seeking help from the international community to tackle the coronavirus, state media said Wednesday, as the impoverished country looks beyond ally China in its struggle to beat back a new wave.
The nation has been in turmoil since the military took power in February, with many hospitals ill-equipped to cope with a surging caseload after many medical staff walked out in protest at the coup.