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Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers after UN criticism

Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers after UN criticism
Published on Jul 04, 2025 12:02 PM IST

Myanmar hit by another 5-magnitude earthquake as March 28 quake toll tops 3,000

Damaged buildings are seen in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:56 AM IST

Over 700 Muslims killed in Myanmar earthquake which struck during Friday prayers

Rescue workers continue a search operation at the site of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar
Published on Mar 31, 2025 12:26 PM IST

Despite Myanmar earthquake devastation, junta continues to bomb rebel towns

Rescuers work at the Sky Villa Condo that collapsed In Friday's earthquake in Mandalay.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 10:49 PM IST

With aid cuts looming, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face halved rations and misery

With aid cuts looming, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face halved rations and misery
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:58 AM IST

Rohingya refugees detail worsening violence in Myanmar

Rohingya refugees detail worsening violence in Myanmar
Published on Sep 23, 2024 11:13 AM IST

Myanmar Army plane with 14 people crashes at Mizoram's Lengpui airport

The injured were admitted to Lengpui Hospital, the Mizoram DGP said.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 01:05 PM IST

Examining Myanmar’s progression: Past to present

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FILE- A Myanmarese looks towards the Indian side at the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram, India. (March 20, 2021) (AP)
Published on May 11, 2024 01:13 PM IST

Myanmar junta accused of war crimes over response to rebel offensive

An air strike in Shan state earlier this month used bombs that were most likely cluster munitions, Amnesty said in a statement. (AFP/File)
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 02:55 PM IST

'Deeply concerned': India on clashes in Myanmar close to its border

This photo taken on November 10, 2023 shows fighters of the ethnic rebel group Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) standing guard at a check point in the town of Namhkam in northern Shan state.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:44 PM IST

Myanmar fighter jet crashes, rebels claim responsibility

This photo taken on November 7 shows a man watching smoke rising from the direction of a Myanmar military base in Lashio township.
Published on Nov 12, 2023 04:06 PM IST

Military ‘not responsible’ for artillery strike on refugee camp: Junta spox

Image showing two military personnel of Myanmar
Published on Oct 10, 2023 12:04 PM IST

Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits refugee camp in Myanmar

A soldier stand next to military vehicles as people gather to protest against a military coup in Yangon, Myanmar.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 09:45 AM IST

Former Myanmar ousted leader Suu Kyi's prison sentences reduced by six years

Myanmar's then leader Aung San Suu Kyi (AP/File)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 01:57 PM IST

Myanmar junta postpones election promised after 2021 coup: Report

Myanmar has been in chaos since the coup, with a resistance movement fighting the military on multiple fronts after a bloody crackdown on opponents that drew global condemnation and saw Western sanctions re-imposed. (File)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 10:04 AM IST

Myanmar Junta extends emergency for another 6 months, delaying election plan

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 04:21 PM IST

Myanmar junta to allow 'loyal' civilians carry licensed arms: Report

The Southeast Asian country's top generals led a putsch in February 2021. (Representative image)
Published on Feb 12, 2023 01:01 PM IST

Myanmar's junta chief wins approval to extend state of emergency 

Min Aung Hlaing, chief of Myanmar Junta(File Photo)
Published on Aug 01, 2022 08:13 AM IST

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi jailed for 4 years: Junta spokesperson

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 
Updated on Dec 06, 2021 12:50 PM IST

Asean decides to exclude Myanmar military chief from key summit on October 26

Myanmar's armed forces chief Min Aung Hlaing. 
Published on Oct 16, 2021 02:32 PM IST

‘Tired’ Suu Kyi wants hearings in court reduced

State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi during the 22nd ASEAN Plus three summit in Bangkok, Thailand in 2019.
Published on Oct 05, 2021 05:28 AM IST

Myanmar military leader extends rule, pledges new multiparty elections in 2023

The state administration council, as the junta calls itself, also appointed Min Aung Hlaing as the prime minister of the “caretaker government.”
Published on Aug 01, 2021 03:34 PM IST

Myanmar military acts 'flatly unacceptable': Pentagon chief

U.S. will work with partners in the region to urge Myanmar’s military to “move in the right direction” and release civilians it has imprisoned.
Published on Jul 27, 2021 08:41 PM IST

UN rights expert urges sanctions on Myanmar's oil and gas sector

Students protest in Yangon against the Myanmar military.
Published on Jul 08, 2021 01:13 AM IST

EU, UK slap new sanctions on entities, individuals related to Myanmar coup

G7 leaders on Sunday strongly condemned the military coup in Myanmar and the subsequent violence committed by the security forces on civilians. In picture - Slogan written on a street as a protest in Yangon, Myanmar.
Published on Jun 22, 2021 07:04 AM IST

'Violance is spiraling': US govt's top Asia official on situation in Myanmar

Myanmar has been in turmoil since a Feb. 1 military coup, with daily protests in towns and cities. In picture - People demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar.
Published on Jun 09, 2021 01:42 AM IST

Myanmar coup: Junta leader says Aung San Suu Kyi 'in good health'

Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate, is widely popular in her country for striving to bring about democratic reforms non-violently.
Published on May 23, 2021 09:32 AM IST

Myanmar junta declares martial law in town after attacks on bank, police

Anti-coup protesters march along a street in Yangon, Myanmar.
Published on May 14, 2021 11:06 AM IST

Myanmar military's pretense of control after 100 days of takeover

One hundred days after their takeover, Myanmar’s ruling generals maintain just the pretense of control.
Published on May 11, 2021 10:30 AM IST