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US puts sanctions on Myanmar armymen over Rohingya abuses

17 Jul 2019

The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring...

Thousands protest amid outcry over Myanmar child-rape case

06 Jul 2019

Thousands of protesters marched to a police office in the north of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, on Saturday, demanding speedy and transparent justice in a child-rape case that has sparked...

Myanmar court drops case against journalist

03 Jul 2019

A prominent Myanmar journalist accused of defaming a hardline nationalist monk dubbed the “Buddhist Bin Laden” has had the case against him dropped, his lawyer said. Myanmar Now editor Swe...

Lady Gaga rumoured to join 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'

01 Jul 2019

Pop star Lady Gaga is rumoured to join the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy. According to HollywoodLife, Gaga may join Bradley Cooper for the upcoming movie. An insider said,...

ICC seeks full Myanmar atrocities probe

26 Jun 2019

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday moved closer to opening a full investigation into alleged crimes against the Rohingya people who were driven from Myanmar to...

Myanmar doctor-turned-model hits back at ban

15 Jun 2019

A Myanmar doctor and model who had her medical licence revoked for posting lingerie photos of herself blasted the government for “interfering” with personal freedoms, vowing Saturday to appeal against...

Arrest warrant issued for Myanmar hardline monk Wirathu

29 May 2019

A court in Myanmar has issued an arrest warrant for a nationalist Buddhist monk, Wirathu, on a charge of sedition, police said on Wednesday. Wirathu is known for his rhetoric...

Myanmar frees soldiers jailed for Rohingya massacre

28 May 2019

Seven soldiers jailed for killing a group of Rohingya Muslims have been freed from a Myanmar jail despite serving less time than two reporters imprisoned for exposing the massacre. Prisons...

Over Dhs40m raised on Rohingya campaign's second day

26 May 2019

A nationwide campaign to support Rohingya refugees raised Dhs40,159,814 on its second day, Saturday, with residents across the country showing full support. Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh...

Video: Myanmar pilot safely lands plane on its nose after landing gear failure

13 May 2019

A Myanmar pilot safely landed a passenger jet without its front wheels on Sunday, after landing gear on the Myanmar National Airlines plane failed to deploy, the airline and an...

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