Myanmar

Fighters from the Karenni National Defence Force, a network of civilian resistance fighters, Karenni organisations and armed groups in Kayah State. (KNDF / Kantarawaddy Times)
Myanmar’s D-Day: what has happened so far?

Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.
Released Rohingya prisoners wearing face masks amid concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic arrive in Sittwe jetty in Rakhine State after being transported by military boat on April 20, 2020. Myanmar sent more than 800 Rohingya back to its restive Rakhine state April 20 after releasing them from various overcrowded jails as the country, accused of genocide against the minority, tries to grapple with the coronavirus crisis. (STR / AFP)
Myanmar ships 800 freed Rohingya prisoners back to Rakhine

Myanmar shipped hundreds of recently released Rohingya inmates back to the country's restive western borderlands on Monday, after fears that its overcrowded prisons could become hotbeds for runaway coronavirus outbreaks.
A street food vendor wears a face shield as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Yangon on April 12, 2020. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)
Coronavirus update: Myanmar bans gatherings of more than five people, Yangon claps for medical workers

For Myanmar, it was a case of better the devil you know, as the health ministry resurrected a junta-era ban on gatherings of five or more people.
An aerial view taken on March 6, 2020 shows a view of a prison in Yangon. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)
Myanmar to release 25,000 prisoners amid virus fears

More than a quarter of Myanmar's prison population is to be released, the president's office announced Friday, as calls grow to ease pressure on overcrowded jails with coronavirus fears gripping the country.
People get off a boat in Bhashan Char island, as it was being prepared for the relocation of Rohingya refugees living in the country’s south after fleeing violence in neighbouring Myanmar. (Polash Shikder / AFP)
Bangladesh rescues nearly 400 Rohingya after weeks at sea

Bangladesh's coast guard said it rescued Wednesday at least 382 "starving" Rohingya refugees floating in a large boat in the country's territorial waters after nearly two months at sea.
Dr Peter Khin Tun worked at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in England after moving from Myanmar to the UK in 1994. (Circle Reading Hospital)
Tributes pour in for ‘superhero’ Myanmar doctor who died after contracting coronavirus

A Myanmar doctor who died after contracting coronavirus has been hailed as a “superhero dad” by his children.
Pastor David Lah during a recent service that was broadcast online.
Controversial Myanmar pastor who claimed Christians are immune from coronavirus tests positive

Myanmar pastor David Lah told online viewers of his service that devout Christians would be immune to coronavirus before testing positive for the virus himself.
Myanmar military personnel wearing protective clothing prepare food for people confined at a community quarantine centre as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, inside a military camp in Yangon on April 9, 2020. (Sai Aung Main / AFP)
Myanmar reports 11 new coronavirus cases, highest jump in one day

Eleven more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Myanmar, announced the health ministry today, with the highest daily jump bringing the number of cases in the country to 52 and four deaths.
Myanmar actor Min Yar Zar (middle) and his wife Phu Ngone Pwint (top) in stocks after being detained by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army.
Armed group captures Myanmar actor accused of rape, acid attack on girl

An armed group in Karen state detained Myanmar actor Min Yar Zar and his wife Phu Ngone Pwint on Thursday night, as the couple reportedly tried to flee charges of rape, assault, and an acid attack against their teenage domestic maid.

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