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)

Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.

Travellers wearing face masks at Yangon airport. (AFP)

Myanmar has announced its most stringent travel restrictions yet in a bid to curb the spread of the spiralling Covid-19 outbreak.

A Myanmar health officer checks the temperature of a child entering the Myanmar-China border crossing checkpoint in Muse, Shan State on January 31, 2020. (Phyo Maung Maung / AFP)

Myanmar has temporarily closed its land borders to non-citizens, according to a government announcement today, as the country seeks to curb the spread of coronavirus.

People celebrate Thingyan in Yangon in 2019. (AFP)

All mass gatherings and major events in Myanmar are cancelled due to the outbreak, said the government official.

The skull of Oculudentavis khaungraae was found in a globule of 100-million-year old amber. (Lida Xing)

Tinier than the teeniest bird, older than T-Rex and perfectly preserved for eternity: scientists have identified a 100-million-year-old flying dinosaur encased in amber that may be the smallest yet discovered.

This photo taken on February 4, 2020 shows Medical Action Myanmar (MAM) doctor Zaw Min Lay (L) talking to a father, whose son has rickets (R), in Tow Law village in Lahe township, (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)

This is Myanmar's Naga territory, a tribal region of former headhunters with myriad languages and customs still largely based on animist beliefs.

Aung San Suu Kyi held public meetings in Lashio and Pyin Oo Lwin on March 10. (Facebook / Myanmar State Counsellor Office)

The leader is taking precautions during the global coronavirus outbreak despite no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Myanmar.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil is well known for his charitable work.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil has helped 40 children in Myanmar receive life changing surgeries through his work in a global charity project.

Military officers wearing facemasks who serve as members of Myanmar's parliament line up to vote during a session at the Assembly of the Union (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw) in Naypyidaw on March 10, 2020. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)

Myanmar's military on Tuesday quashed proposals in parliament that would mean its MPs relinquish power, in a vote pitting the armed forces in open opposition against Aung San Suu Kyi as elections loom.

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