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 · Jul 11, 2025
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 · May 25, 2025
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 · May 10, 2025
Myanmar junta extends fragile ceasefire for earthquake relief amid allegations of escalating violence Temporary truce between military and rebel groups extended till 30 April The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
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 · Apr 19, 2025
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 · Apr 17, 2025
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 · Apr 17, 2025
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 · Apr 17, 2025
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 · Apr 17, 2025
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 · Apr 5, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2025
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 · Apr 4, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
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. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025
The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025 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…
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 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 · Apr 3, 2025 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 · Apr 3, 2025 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 · Apr 3, 2025 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 · Apr 3, 2025 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 · Apr 2, 2025 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 · Apr 1, 2025 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.
International Business Times · Mar 30, 2025 Myanmar Quake: A Nation Unprepared For Disaster Ravaged by four years of civil war, Myanmar is ill-prepared to cope with the destruction brought by Friday's massive earthquake.
Dynamite News · Mar 29, 2025 India launches Operation Brahma to assist quake-hit Myanmar In a reflection of New Delhi's strong resolve to help the neighbouring country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and said India stands in solidarity with the people of that country. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025 Myanmar earthquake survivors dig through rubble with bare hands as death toll soars past 1,600 True scale of disaster caused by 7.7-magnitude earthquake may take days to emerge as countries around the world pledge support