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US quietly lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general hails Trump as ‘true patriot’

Decision comes after junta leader writes to US president for sanctions and tariffs relief

The Independent UK

Myanmar's military leader appears at event honouring Aung San Suu Kyi's father

The country’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was absent from the event for a fifth consecutive year since her arrest in February 2021 following a coup d'état.

Euronews

Myanmar's military leader puts in rare appearance at event honoring Aung San Suu Kyi's father

The head of Myanmar’s military government made a rare appearance at a ceremony on Saturday honoring General Aung San, an independence hero and father of jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent UK

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Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter

Min Aung Hlaing expresses ‘sincere appreciation’ for letter from US president threatening 40% tariff

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia wants Myanmar ceasefire extended amid ASEAN ban on coup leaders

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to support expanding ceasefire beyond the currently affected zone.

Al Jazeera

Myammar's military government chief has first meeting with China's leader since taking power in 2021

The chief of Myanmar's military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, has for the first time since seizing power four years ago met with President Xi Jinping of China, a top ally of his military government

The Independent UK

Myanmar junta extends fragile ceasefire for earthquake relief amid allegations of escalating violence

Temporary truce between military and rebel groups extended till 30 April

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Could an earthquake shift the balance in Myanmar’s civil war?

Aftershocks of Myanmar’s devastating earthquake add new dimension to country’s four-year-long civil war.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar junta releases almost 4,900 prisoners in traditional near year amnesty

Myanmar has been under military rule since February 2021, when its army ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.

Euronews

Myanmar's military leader is in Thailand for talks on earthquake relief

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, have visited the Thai capital for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on efforts to restore peace in war-torn Myanmar

The Independent UK

Myanmar frees almost 5,000 prisoners in new year’s amnesty but no sign of Aung San Suu Kyi

Thousands released in holiday amnesty as Myanmar reels from civil war and a devastating earthquake

The Independent UK

Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners to mark traditional new year

The head of Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were political detainees locked up for opposing army rule

The Independent UK

UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll crosses 3,000

The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455

The Independent UK

Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?

The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda

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The Independent UK

Thailand ignores protests to welcome Myanmar’s junta leader

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s forces have carried out 60 attacks in suspected rebels since earthquake hit last week

The Independent UK

Leaders in the Bay of Bengal region agree to improve trade ties and disasters relief efforts

Leaders of nations in the Bay of Bengal region have pledged to improve trade and transport cooperation as they concluded a summit in Bangkok

International Business Times

Protest As Quake-hit Myanmar Junta Chief Joins Bangkok Summit

Protesters displayed a banner calling Myanmar's junta chief a "murderer" as he joined a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, a week after a huge earthquake killed thousands, leaving desperate survivors pleading for food and shelter.

The Conversation

Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows a pattern of ruling generals exploiting disasters to shore up control

After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. 2025, the country’s military and the myriad resistance groups fighting a yearslong civil war faced international calls for an immediate ceasefire. A pause in the fighting would enable vital aid to enter the major quake zones and allow rescuers to…

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The Independent UK

Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy

Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thousands of lives and uprooted more than 3 million people

Euronews

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 with hundreds still missing

The leader of Myanmar's ruling military junta, Min Aung Hlaing, is due to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit.

The Independent UK

Head of Myanmar's military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

The head of Myanmar’s military government arrived in Thailand on Thursday in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousands

The Independent UK

Myanmar junta declares three-week ceasefire after firing on Chinese earthquake aid convoy

Military says it will continue to take ‘necessary countermeasures’ if attacked

International Business Times

Quake-hit Myanmar's Junta Chief To Head To Bangkok Summit

The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.

International Business Times

Myanmar Quake Victim Rescued After 5 Days As Aid Calls Grow

Rescuers on Wednesday pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, as calls grew for the junta to allow more aid in and halt attacks on rebels.

Al Jazeera

Devastating Myanmar earthquake seen as omen of military regime’s demise

Many view the earthquake as a sign that Myanmar’s military regime and its chief Min Aung Hlaing are nearing an end.

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