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The former president sustained injuries from gunfire at 6:15 PM from an “elevated position” outside the venue, as reported by the US Secret Service. The shooting resulted in the death of one spectator and critically injured others, all of whom were male.
Authorities in Teknaf noted that the armed junta personnel crossed the River Naf at three points. They were subsequently taken into custody by the Border Guard Bangladesh and Coast Guard.
The military council fights to maintain control in Maung Taw Township amidst relentless Arakan Army attacks, causing severe impacts on local civilians.
Mandalay PDF and TNLA capture key junta bases in an eight-day offensive, marking a strategic victory in Myanmar.
Myanmar quietly marks the 64th anniversary of the 7 July Student Uprising, reflecting on its significance in the nation's history amidst ongoing challenges.
Ethnic rebels in Myanmar have captured an airport, delivering a significant blow to the military government amidst ongoing conflicts.
A UN expert warned on July 4 that Myanmar's Rakhine State is on the verge of a catastrophe that is uncannily similar to the circumstances leading up to the "genocidal violence" against the Rohingya minority eight years ago.
On July 7, 1962, General Ne Win's military regime violently suppressed student protests at Rangoon University’s Students’ Union building, leading to stricter campus regulations and the end of university self-administration.
A boat carrying 31 Rohingya including 2 BGP of Myanmar entered St. Martin due to ongoing conflict between Arakan Army and Junta forces in Rakhine, Myanmar.
A recent study reveals that an earthquake approximately 2,500 years ago might have significantly altered the course of the Padma River.
The ceasefire brokered by China in northern Shan State fell apart on June 25, following complaints from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) about repeated attacks by Myanmar regime troops.
Floods in northern Myanmar have left thousands stranded in their homes and cut off from electricity and phone services.
The Kachin resistance fighters barely heard the propellers before Myanmar military drones released their payload in northern Kachin State late April.
This Southeast Asian nation has faced significant instability since its military ousted the elected civilian government in February 2021, leading to mass protests and a broad-based armed resistance.
While some Rohingyas have sought shelter in safer areas, many remain in perilous hillside locations with no alternative options. The refugee camps in Cox's Bazar house approximately 1.2 million Rohingyas.
The drama unfolded on June 23 when Shamnaz, along with the two other suspects, was taken into custody and remanded for seven days. According to Maldives-based Sun, Shamnaz, who was previously listed as a political appointee on the Environment Ministry's website, has now been moved to the list of former political appointees.
The bank's response criticized the UN report for allegedly harming civilian interests and straining Myanmar's international relations, according to a report by Reuters.
This blockade adds to the isolation of Rakhine, already experiencing shortages and price surges due to a junta-imposed blockade since the AA began its offensive in November.
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, revealed in his report that the junta imported $253 million worth of weapons, dual-use technologies, manufacturing equipment, and other materials in the year up to March 2024. Sourced Photo
The warehouse contained 1,175 tonnes of food and supplies, enough to support 64,000 people for one month, according to the WFP.
