TISG gets threat of violence for reporting Suu Kyi’s nonchalant attitude about crimes against Rohingyas

An article published by us titled, ‘Aung San Suu Kyi laughs out loud at Rohingya genocide allegations while in Singapore‘, has drawn the attention of many from the Myanmarese community. While some commenters had claimed that the video which is the source of the article is misleading, at least one had threatened us with violence publicly. (Courtesy of theindependent.sg)

Joint Statement on Humanitarian Access to northern part of Rakhine State

As friends of Myanmar, we are deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in northern part of Rakhine State.  We have welcomed the Government’s agreement to allow a resumption of humanitarian assistance and initial deliveries to some villages, but we are concerned by delays and urge all Myanmar authorities to overcome the obstacles that have so far prevented a full resumption, noting that tens of thousands of people who need humanitarian aid, including children with acute malnutrition, have been without it now for nearly two months.

This assistance is desperately needed to address serious humanitarian needs but also to begin to restore the confidence and hope‎ that are essential to a restoration of peace and stability.  Full and unfettered access is essential for humanitarian agencies to conduct a comprehensive assessment of current humanitarian needs in support of the Government’s humanitarian response.  The re-establishment of access to markets and livelihoods is also very important. (Courtesy of mm.usembassy.gov)

Suu Kyi attacks global media for 'false news' on conflict

The head of Myanmar's government, Aung San Suu Kyi, yesterday criticised foreign media outlets for reporting false news on an ongoing conflict involving the army in the country's troubled Rakhine state.

In a statement that was published on her Facebook page, the Nobel peace laureate calls out CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera and Singaporean broadcaster Channel News Asia.

In an exclusive interview with Channel News Asia that was published the same day, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi complained that the international community is "always drumming up calls for bigger fires of resentment". (Courtesy of malaysiakini.com)