YANGON, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) — A three-vehicle collision in Myanmar’s Yangon left two people dead and nine others injured, an official from the rescue organization told Xinhua on Sunday. Due to the …
Myanmar exports over 59,000 tonnes of rice, broken rice in August
YANGON (Xinhua): Myanmar exported 59,971 tons of rice and broken rice in August, according to data released by the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) has announced. The figure decreased from over 156,893 …
Udon Thani woman saved from sex trade in Myanmar
Authorities in Chiang Rai have rescued an Udon Thani woman who had fallen victim to human trafficking in Myanmar.The 29-year-old woman, identified only as Nam, had been deceived by Chinese operatives …
Myanmar police seize ecstasy pills worth RM450,000
YANGON (Xinhua): Myanmar authorities have seized 5,000 ecstasy pills and 266,000 stimulant tablets in recent operations conducted in the eastern Shan state, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse …
Retd Colonel of Myanmar surgical operation fame is now Manipur SSP (combat)
The Manipur government has appointed retired Colonel Nectar Sanjebam, a highly decorated officer of 21 Para (Special Forces) known for leading India’s …
Myanmar’s landmine clearers working with pliers and bare hands
Six men prod and poke at dense undergrowth in eastern Myanmar with rakes and hoes — not farmers, but a rebel unit clearing deadly landmines from the war raging between the junta and pro-democracy …
Myanmar police seize ecstasy pills
YANGON, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — Myanmar authorities have seized 5,000 ecstasy pills and 266,000 stimulant tablets in recent operations conducted in the eastern Shan state, the Central Committee for Drug …
Caught in crossfire: Myanmar’s displaced families need help
According to sources assisting the displaced communities approximately 2000 civilians require food and shelter after fleeing recent clashes between the military and the Taang Nationa …
How Thunder Bay became a hub for Karen people from Myanmar
The city became an unlikely hub for Karen culture after a local church sponsored some refugees 25 years ago. This grew to a community of over 300 Karen-Canadians in Thunder Bay.
Refugee children have a right to be educated in Indonesia: Research shows the barriers in their way
Indonesia is a major refugee transit country in Southeast Asia. As of May 2023, Indonesia hosted at least 12,704 refugees, primarily from Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar, Iraq and Sudan. Almost 30% are …