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M5.9 earthquake strikes Myanmar, felt in northern Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin and Reuters, Published on 13/04/2025
» A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was detected Sunday morning northeast of Myanmar's Meiktila City.
Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after Asean pressure
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2021
» Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesman and famous comedian Zarganar, local media reported.
Rockets fired at two Myanmar air bases, says military
Reuters, Published on 29/04/2021
» Unidentified attackers fired rockets at two Myanmar air bases on Thursday but there were no casualties and only minor damage in another sign of deteriorating security since the military overthrew an elected government three months ago.
Myanmar shadow government wants Asean crisis talks invite
AFP, Published on 18/04/2021
» Myanmar's shadow government on Sunday urged Southeast Asian leaders to give it a seat at the table during crisis talks next week, and not to recognise the military regime that seized power in a February coup.
Myanmar's post-coup civilian death toll climbs past 700
AFP, Published on 11/04/2021
» YANGON: A security guard was wounded in a bomb blast outside a military-owned bank in Myanmar's second-biggest city Sunday morning, as the civilian death toll from the junta's brutal crackdown on dissent topped more than 700 at the weekend.
Myanmar youth look to election and beyond
AFP, Published on 06/11/2020
» YANGON: Five million young voters will be able to cast their ballots for the first time in Myanmar's election on Sunday -- about 14% of the electorate.
Myanmar joins band of Asian nations launching satellites
AFP, Published on 24/07/2020
» MEIKTILA, Myanmar: Myanmar is preparing to launch its first-ever satellite, joining an unlikely coalition of nascent space nations aiming to protect millions from environmental disasters.
Myanmar jails doctor for insulting monks
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2020
» A Myanmar court has sentenced a doctor to 21 months in jail after convicting him of insulting Buddhist monks in connection with a debate about a proposal to teach sex education in schools.