Myanmar

Apr- 2025 -

22 April

Myanmar Post-Earthquake Truce Due to Lapse

A Myanmar ceasefire declared after last month's devastating earthquake was due to expire, after aid groups and international mediators called for an extension to ease relief efforts.

20 April

Asia Pacific

KNDF soldiers in the jungle during the Graduation Ceremony of Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) battalions, Karenni (Kayah) State, Burma, 7th February 2024. Soldats des KNDF dans la jungle, durant une ceremonie de remise de diplomes de bataillons des Forces de Defense des Nationalites Karenni, Etat de Karenni (Kayah), Birmanie, le 7 fevrier 2024. (Photo by Oliver Petrie / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

About 200 People Flee Myanmar to Thailand, Thai Officials Say

Around 200 ethnic Karen people fled fighting in Myanmar and crossed the border into Thailand, Thai border officials said Saturday.

18 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Residents Say Myanmar Towns Hit by Fighting Despite Quake Truce

Two Myanmar towns on a lucrative trade route to Thailand have been besieged by fighting despite a truce declared after last month's massive earthquake.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Asia Pacific

Members of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army patrol in Shan state, Myanmar

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Myanmar Junta Accused of Air Strike Even After Quake

Myanmar's junta has pressed ahead with its campaign of air strikes despite the country's devastating earthquake.

25 March

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Clinic Airstrike Kills 11 Including Doctor: Locals

A Myanmar junta airstrike on a remote village medical clinic killed 11 people including a doctor and his wife, locals said.

19 March

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Bangladesh Arrests Notorious Rohingya Militant Leader

A Rohingya militant leader who directed attacks against Myanmar security forces which precipitated a humanitarian catastrophe was arrested Tuesday by police in Bangladesh.

16 March

Asia Pacific