The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

Myanmar’s military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says

UN report finds 5,350 civilians have been killed by the military since the coup in February 2021.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024

Myanmar Floods And Landslides Claim 226 Lives

Floods and landslides in Myanmar and neighboring countries, triggered by Typhoon Yagi, have caused significant loss of life. Ongoing rescue and relief oper...

Top News · Sep 17, 2024

Myanmar's death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises past 200, with tallying hindered by civil war

State media in Myanmar reported that floods and landslides triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missing

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Typhoon Yagi Causes Devastating Flooding And Landslides In Myanmar

Typhoon Yagi causes tragic loss of lives and widespread destruction in Myanmar and Southeast Asia. Developing nations bear brunt of climate impacts.

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

Death toll in Myanmar from Typhoon Yagi reaches 74. Dozens of other people are missing

State-television in Myanmar says the death toll in the military-run country from flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi has reached at least 74

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2024

Myanmar’s military chief says foreign aid needed after deadly floods

More than 235,000 people have been forced from their homes after floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2024

Myanmar Junta Makes Rare Request For Foreign Aid To Cope With Deadly Floods

Myanmar's junta chief made a rare request Saturday for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands of people who have endured three years of war.

International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024

Myanmar Battles Yagi Floods As Vietnam Begins Clear-up

Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar waded or swam through chin-high waters, fleeing severe floods around remote capital Naypyidaw on Friday, as Vietnam began clearing up after Typhoon Yagi.

International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024

Myanmar journalists facing ‘terror campaign’ in deadliest year for media since coup

In 2024 four journalists have been killed, with others jailed, as they report on human rights abuses by the military junta

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

Hanoi River Level Hits 20-year High As SE Asia Typhoon Toll Passes 150

Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam at the weekend bringing winds in excess of 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour and a deluge of rain that has also brought destructive floods to northern areas of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.

Latin Times · Sep 11, 2024