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Published on 11:22 GMT

UN rights chief urges immediate release of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk called for the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi after the jailed Myanmar democracy icon had her sentence reduced on Friday. The military has ruled Myanmar by force for almost all of its post- …

Source: Myanmar Now - Center-left
Published on 12:33 GMT

The head of Myanmar’s army-backed government proposes new peace talks with armed resistance groups

BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of Myanmar ’s military-backed government has invited the country’s armed resistance groups to fresh peace talks, state-run newspapers reported Tuesday, marking the first such call from President Min Aung Hlaing since he took …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on 10:08 GMT

Myanmar President seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing. File | Photo Credit: AP Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with Opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 10:40 GMT

Myanmar rebels reject president’s 100-day peace talks offer

NAY PYI TAW - Myanmar's new military-backed government ⁠wants ⁠to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups ‌rejected the offer on Tuesday. State …

Source: Bangkok Post - Center-right
Published on 12:51 GMT

The head of Myanmar's army-backed government proposes new peace talks with armed resistance groups

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 08:27 GMT

2 killed, 11 injured in massive fire at river port in Myanmar

Islam Uddin 21 April 2026•Update: 21 April 2026 At least two people were killed and 11 others injured when a major fire broke out at a river port in Myanmar’s northwestern Sagaing region, local media reported on Tuesday. The blaze erupted around evening on …

Source: Anadolu Agency - Pending
Published on 08:41 GMT

In Myanmar’s heartland, desperation fuels a shadow trade in stolen identities

Cash-strapped villagers sell personal data for quick money, risking surveillance, fraud, and long-term consequences. . . Support our independent journalism by subscribing now. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in

Source: Myanmar Now - Center-left
Published on 07:50 GMT

World : 2 Killed, 11 Injured In Massive Fire At River Port In Myanmar

ISTANBUL, April 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- At least two people were killed and 11 others injured when a major fire broke out at a river port in Myanmar’s northwestern Sagaing region, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media on Tuesday. The blaze erupted …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on 07:30 GMT

Asia’s longest free-flowing river contaminated by arsenic linked to Myanmar mines

Source: Environmental Health News - Left-wing
Published on 06:49 GMT

Mass Amnesty Announcement in Myanmar Remains Mostly Unverified

Myanmar’s newly appointed president, Min Aung Hlaing, announced on Friday that he would release 4,335 prisoners to mark the first day of the Burmese New Year. While the mass amnesty was expected to include political prisoners from across the country, the …

Source: International Christian Concern - Indeterminate