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Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government told media. "Since the weather…
Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp – reports
An artillery strike that hit a refugee camp near Myanmar's border with China has killed at least 29 people, including women and…
U.S. to slap new sanctions on Myanmar state-owned banks
BANGKOK, June 21 (Reuters) - The United States plans to levy new restrictions this week to cut off finances to Myanmar's military…
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Myanmar – GFZ
May 31 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Myanmar on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The…
UPDATED: Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps
By Ruma Paul DHAKA, May 14 (Reuters) - Storm surges whipped up by a powerful cyclone moving inland from the Bay of…
Myanmar coup anniversary marked by ‘silent strike’, rallies oversees
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Protesters marked the two-year anniversary of Myanmar's military coup with a "silent strike" in major cities and rallies…
Myanmar army set to cement rule with tough new election rules
Myanmar's ruling junta on Friday announced tough requirements for parties to contest an election this year, including a huge increase in their…
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule – UN report
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Opium cultivation in military-ruled Myanmar jumped 33% last year, reversing a six-year downward trend in the strife-torn country,…
Suu Kyi’s secretive Myanmar trials end with 7 more years of jail
Dec 30 (Reuters) - A court in army-ruled Myanmar on Friday convicted deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi on five counts of…
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned
NEW DELHI/DHAKA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The possible sinking of a boat with 180 Rohingya Muslims on board will make 2022 one…