People in western Myanmar have been driven to scavenging for bamboo shoots, as humanitarian workers warn a wartime blockade and aid cutbacks led by Washington have caused hunger cases to surge.
Myanmar Military Chief Calls for Heightened Security Ahead of Election
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar’s military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall in central Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025.
Myanmar junta air strike on stranded convoy kills eight: residents
YANGON: An air strike on a Myanmar civilian supply convoy trapped between junta troops and anti-coup rebels battling outside its second largest city killed at least eight people, two locals said …
Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, UN report says
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -United Nations investigators said on Tuesday they have found evidence of systematic torture by Myanmar security forces and identified some of the most senior …
UN-backed investigators allege torture and sex crimes in Myanmar detention facilities
A U.N.-backed investigator says his team has turned up significant evidence of “systemic torture” in Myanmar’s detention centers, including electric shocks, strangulations, gang rape and burning of …
Myanmar junta committing ‘systematic’ torture: UN report
YANGON: UN investigators say they have recorded “systematic” torture in Myanmar’s military-run detention facilities including beatings, electric shocks and gang ra …
16 killed, 20 injured in junta forces’ airstrike on civilian convoy in northwestern Myanmar: Report
Airstrikes also burned at least 8 cargo and fuel trucks, several shops and houses damaged, reports media – Anadolu Ajansı …
Video shows deadly boat crash in Indonesia, not Myanmar
A video showing people jumping into a river as a barge crashes into their wooden boat was filmed in Indonesia, contrary to social media posts claiming it shows a collision involving a military vessel …
Ma Khaing Yin Mon: From business success to grassroots resistance in Myanmar
Our goal isn’t just to teach language. It’s to create pride and connection—especially for younger Karen who grew up disconnected from their roots.” …
Malaysia, Bangladesh among regional partners sending peace mission to Myanmar
Malaysia, Bangladesh and some regional partners will send a joint delegation to Myanmar to push for peace and humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, the Southeast Asian nation’s Prime Minister Anwar …