Stories from Myanmar
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HRW Reports Rohingya Massacre by Arakan Army
Human Rights Watch released a report detailing a massacre of Rohingya Muslims by the Arakan Army in Hoyyar Siri. The report is titled “Skeletons & Skulls Scattered Everywhere.” The report details alleged atrocities and calls for international intervention to protect the Rohingya population.
Bluesky Social
Earthquake Strikes Near Yangon, Myanmar
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 24 miles southeast of Yangon, Myanmar.
Myanmar Junta Attacks Kill 44 Women and Girls
The Burmese Women's Union reported that 44 women and girls were killed in junta attacks in Myanmar during April. Among the victims were 8 girls under 18 and 3 pregnant women. Myanmar's military junta is accused of killing 44 women and girls in attacks during April.
RNZ National
Myanmar Proposes Death Sentence for Cyberscam Offenses
Myanmar is proposing a death sentence for individuals convicted of cyberscam offenses. This legislative move aims to address the growing problem of online fraud and cybercrime within the country.
Bluesky Social
Myanmar Earthquake Registers Magnitude 5.0
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale occurred 74 km west of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). The seismic event had a depth of 58.752 km.
USGS Earthquakes
Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Burma
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale occurred 74 km west of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). The seismic event had a depth of 58.752 km.
USGS Earthquakes
Myanmar Police Detail Border Blockade Request Process, Payment
Myanmar police dispatched a firearms training instructor to contact the Myanmar military. The police requested the military to block borders to check for gun transactions.
MCOT FM 100.5 News
Myanmar Diplomatic Department Forms Opinion Five Years After Agreements
Myanmar's diplomatic department has formed an opinion for the first time, according to the source, following five agreements made five years prior.
RTM Nasional FM
Miners In Myanmar Discover 11,000-Carat Ruby
Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby, which state media reports is the second-largest gemstone ever found in the country. The ruby weighs 11,000 carats, equivalent to 2.2 kilograms.
SRF 4 News
General Insists Myanmar Fulfill Five-Point Consensus
A general insisted that Myanmar must fulfill what was agreed under the five-point consensus.
CNA938 Singapore