Myanmar students may be 'forced to support an oppressive regime' after graduating from Australian universities
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar students may be 'forced to support an oppressive regime' after graduating from Australian universities

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They came to Australia to build a better future. "The risk of being forcibly recruited into the military and a regime that commits human rights violation, it's contrary to my personal safety and ethical belief," she said. Associate professor Nick Cheesman from the ANU Myanmar Research Centre said while nothing was certain, Australia Awards scholars who return to Myanmar would be "eligible to be recruited" by the military. Tun Aung Shwe has been working to ramp up international action at the Myanmar's National Unity Government "shadow embassy". Dr Tun-Aung Shwe represents Myanmar's National Unity Government, which set up a "shadow embassy" in Canberra to try and increase international action.

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Australia to prioritise humanitarian visas for Myanmar nationals fleeing military coup
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia to prioritise humanitarian visas for Myanmar nationals fleeing military coup

ABC  

Myanmar nationals living in Australia are welcoming a move from the Australian government to prioritise them in seeking onshore humanitarian protection visas. "In recognition of the grave humanitarian and security situation in Myanmar, the Albanese government has designated Myanmar nationals in Australia as a priority caseload in our onshore humanitarian visa program," a statement from Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said. …

Myanmar nationals in Australia face passport limbo as calls for sanctions against military junta grow
2 years, 7 months ago

Myanmar nationals in Australia face passport limbo as calls for sanctions against military junta grow

ABC  

When Nwayoo — not her real name — got a letter from the Department of Home Affairs asking her to explain why her passport was invalid, her heart sank. Key points: The Myanmar embassy in Australia is loyal to the military junta, which overthrew the government last year Some Myanmar nationals have had passports cancelled and fear renewing the documents …

What can Australia do to protect those under threat in Myanmar? Here are four practical suggestions
2 years, 9 months ago

What can Australia do to protect those under threat in Myanmar? Here are four practical suggestions

ABC  

In Australia, World Refugee Day is an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful diversity and strength of our country’s refugee population. Australia could enact something similar with democracy activists from Myanmar, creating a virtual corridor from Thailand to Australia. One key step would be engaging with them to identify how best to smooth the process of family reunification — another crucial …

Academics call on government to let Myanmar students stay in Australia due to danger back home
2 years, 9 months ago

Academics call on government to let Myanmar students stay in Australia due to danger back home

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When Rose — not her real name — first came to Australia to study, she couldn't wait to take her new-found knowledge back to her home country in South-East Asia. Key points: There are around 30 Australia Awards students from Myanmar currently stuck here The scholarship requires them to return home, but academics say it's not safe They are calling …

Military coup kills higher education dreams in Myanmar
3 years, 4 months ago

Military coup kills higher education dreams in Myanmar

Al Jazeera  

With a deteriorating situation at home, many Myanmar youth are trying to study abroad, but face new hurdles in their way. When the Myanmar military seized power on February 1, Deborah’s plans to study abroad fell apart. “When we talk about education, everything has been stuck in Myanmar,” said Bawi Za, a student from Chin State who has been unable …

Chinese students graduate from Australian universities, but some have never set foot on campus due to COVID
3 years, 7 months ago

Chinese students graduate from Australian universities, but some have never set foot on campus due to COVID

ABC  

Zhao Tianyu has just graduated from the Australian National University, despite having never set foot on campus in Australia. Key points: Thousands of Chinese students have graduated from Australian unis while studying remotely Students say they have missed out on Australian culture and nature due to closed borders Business leaders say international students are key to mending Australia-China relations It's …

Myanmar students at Australian universities are stuck between a coup and COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Myanmar students at Australian universities are stuck between a coup and COVID-19

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Thomson Lin's* teachers don't quite know the lengths he went to just to hand one of his recent assignments in on time. Key points: Several Australian universities say they have offered financial assistance and mental health support to their Myanmar students Some students say they feel trapped in Myanmar after signing a deal that forces them to depart Australia for …

Myanmar students in Australia accuse embassy of intimidation
3 years, 9 months ago

Myanmar students in Australia accuse embassy of intimidation

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Myanmar student groups have accused the country's embassy in Canberra of intimidation and foreign interference after it sent letters to Myanmar government scholars in Australia, demanding they pledge loyalty to the military junta. Key points: A letter sent from the Myanmar embassy orders students to declare they do not support the pro-democracy movement It threatens they may be "subject to …

Australia cuts Myanmar military ties amid ‘rising death toll’
4 years ago

Australia cuts Myanmar military ties amid ‘rising death toll’

Al Jazeera  

Australia was among 13 countries campaigners say have been providing assistance to military that seized control of Myanmar in a coup. Australia has suspended its defence cooperation programme with Myanmar amid concern about the “escalating violence and rising death toll,” Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said as the country’s military steps up its crackdown on enormous protests against its coup …

Australia to continue military training in Myanmar despite ethnic cleansing allegations
7 years, 6 months ago

Australia to continue military training in Myanmar despite ethnic cleansing allegations

ABC  

Australia will continue its $300,000 military cooperation program with Myanmar despite allegations the army there has led a campaign of "textbook ethnic cleansing" against Rohingya Muslims. But an Australian Department of Defence spokesperson said it was working with the Myanmar military to "promote professionalism and adherence to international laws". "We are very concerned about what's happening to the Rohingya people …

Australia to boost Myanmar aid but keep sanctions
15 years, 1 month ago

Australia to boost Myanmar aid but keep sanctions

The Hindu  

Australia will inject more humanitarian aid into Myanmar but maintain sanctions until the Southeast Asian nation’s military junta significantly improves how it treats its people, a top official said on Monday. But Australia agreed with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton that removing international sanctions against Myanmar, which is also known as Burma, would send the regime the “wrong …

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