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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow

The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government embarked on an official visit to Russia to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK · Aug 17

President of Myanmar’s military-backed government visits India

Myanmar’s state media says the leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government has embarked on an official visit to India, one of the country’s key regional partners

The Independent UK · May 31

Political prisoners released in Myanmar mass amnesty

Excited families are greeting relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison as part of a mass amnesty granted by the country’s military rulers ahead of next month’s election

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

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Myanmar state television broadcasts army crackdown on scam centers

Myanmar’s military government has begun broadcasting extensive video on state television of its crackdown on online scam centers

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Myanmar's military government declares Karen ethnic rebels a terrorist group as elections loom

Myanmar’s military government has labeled the Karen National Union, a major ethnic rebel group, as a terrorist organization

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid one month on, UN warns

At least 3,770 people were killed by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March, with 5,106 injured and 106 still missing.

Euronews · Apr 29, 2025

UN special envoy Julie Bishop makes first trip to war-torn Myanmar after big quake

The U.N.’s special envoy for Myanmar, Australia’s Julie Bishop, has met with the military-run nation’s foreign minister during her first visit since her appointment last year, Her mission comes in the wake of the massive earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people, and in the larger context of the country’s…

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

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Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500

People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the misery of the many who lost their homes in the disaster and were forced to sleep in the open

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025

Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire after earthquake as four pulled alive from rubble

Survivors rescued more than 100 hours after devastating quake kills at least 3,000

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Myanmar's military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief

The statement from the military's high command follows a series of unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule.

Euronews · Apr 2, 2025

Myanmar junta to free about 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty, including 180 foreigners

It was not clear whether Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been held virtually incommunicado since 2021 coup, would be among those released

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2025

Myanmar's Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest due to heatwave

Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure due to a heat wave, the military government said. On Wednesday it also granted amnesty for over 3,000 prisoners to mark this week’s traditional New Year holiday.

France 24 · Apr 17, 2024

Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar due to heatwave, says military junta

Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved as a precaution during hot weather

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024

A veteran diplomat from Laos, the new ASEAN special envoy for Myanmar, embarks on inaugural mission

A veteran Laotian diplomat recently appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ special envoy to Myanmar, has arrived on his first mission to the strife-torn nation

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Myanmar's military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government has pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but it wasn’t immediately clear if any of those released included the thousands of political detainees jailed for opposing army rule

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people

Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar’s southern areas has displaced more than 14,000 people and disrupted traffic on the rail lines that connect the country’s biggest cities

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Myanmar's military-led government extends state of emergency, forcing delay in promised election

Myanmar’s military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government 2 1/2 years ago, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took over

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Myanmar says official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, says aid is being provided

Myanmar says the death toll from a powerful cyclone this week has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 Muslim Rohingya

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The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Myanmar and Bangladesh begin cleaning up, counting casualties after devastating Cyclone Mocha

Recovery efforts are underway in Myanmar and Bangladesh after a powerful cyclone smashed into their coastlines, causing widespread destruction and at least 21 deaths, with hundreds of others believed missing

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Pardon frees more than 2,100 Myanmar political prisoners

Myanmar’s ruling military council says it is releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture

Reuters · Jan 4, 2023

Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty -MRTV

Myanmar's military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the Southeast Asian country's independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Myanmar releases 6,000 prisoners in mass amnesty, including British, Australian and Japanese citizens

Foreign prisoners will be deported following release

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Myanmar accuses rebels in east of shooting passenger plane

A passenger plan has been shot in Myanmar as it was preparing to land, injuring one on board

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Myanmar leader begins peace talks with ethnic militia groups

The head of Myanmar’s military government has held the first in a monthlong series of person-to-person peace talks he has initiated with the country’s historically restive ethnic minority groups

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2022

ASEAN envoy meets generals in controversial Myanmar visit

It is unclear whether Prak Sokhonn will meet members of the Natonal Unity Government or detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi

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