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Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country

December 28, 2021 - by Lasse Sandholdt - Leave a Comment

Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …

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The Nordic joint statement condemning attacks on civilians in Myanmar’s Karen State

December 27, 2021December 28, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

In a joint statement on 24 December, the Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland were amongst several countries condemning attacks on civilians in Myanmar’s Karen State. The statement reads: …

International relations / Myanmar / Sweden

Sweden is concerned about the recent rise of attacks against media in Myanmar

December 20, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 3 Comments.

In a statement on 17 December, the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Yangon said that free media is essential for the protection of human rights while expressing concern over the recent …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar

Danish livelihood support local farmers in Myanmar’s Southern Shan State

December 16, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

To help improve the livelihood of small-scale farmers in Myanmar, Denmark supports the Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) to strengthen the resilience of rural communities in Southern Shan State. …

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Filipino journalist receives Nobel Peace Prize, just as the number of imprisoned journalists is breaking records

December 13, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

On 10 December, Maria Ressa from the Philippines was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during a pomp-filled ceremony in Oslo, Norway. She was awarded the prize together with Russian Dmitry …

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Nordic Embassies honor human rights victims in Myanmar

December 11, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

To mark the annual Human Rights Day on 10 December, all four Nordic Embassies in Myanmar affirmed their continuous support to the people of Myanmar. In a statement, the Embassy of …

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EU condemns the trial and sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi & President Win Myint

December 8, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In a declaration on 6 December by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Myanmar, the EU condemned the trial and sentencing …

General news / Myanmar / Norway

Norwegian Nobel chair: Myanmar’s process against Suu Kyi has low credibility

December 8, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

In 1991, Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize – 30 years later she has been indicted by those she has dedicated her life to …

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Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region

December 7, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …

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Danish Foreign Minister condemns Myanmar military after protest turns deadly in Yangon

December 7, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod took to Twitter to condemn the Myanmar Military’s actions after security forces on the morning of 5 December drove a car into anti-junta protesters in Myanmar. …