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Myanmar junta says to free nearly 5,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar junta says to free nearly 5,000 prisoners in amnesty

  • Civil rights groups say the junta has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its 2021 coup
  • Amnesties are regularly announced to commemorate national holidays or Buddhist festivals
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UN denounces army attacks in Myanmar despite post-quake truce

UN denounces army attacks in Myanmar despite post-quake truce

By AFP ·
Pakistan hands over second relief consignment to Myanmar as quake death toll crosses 3,450

Pakistan hands over second relief consignment to Myanmar as quake death toll crosses 3,450

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises video

Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises

By AFP ·
UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3,354 video

UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3,354

By Reuters ·
USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says

USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says

By Reuters ·
A week after catastrophic earthquake, focus turns to humanitarian crisis

A week after catastrophic earthquake, focus turns to humanitarian crisis

By AP ·
Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas, UN says

Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas, UN says

By Reuters ·
Pakistan delivers first batch of quake aid to Myanmar as death toll tops 3,000

Pakistan delivers first batch of quake aid to Myanmar as death toll tops 3,000

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Update Myanmar’s junta chief arrives for Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000

Myanmar’s junta chief arrives for Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000

By AFP ·
Special Philippines steps up disaster preparedness in wake of deadly Myanmar quake

Philippines steps up disaster preparedness in wake of deadly Myanmar quake

By Ellie Aben ·
Survivors still being found after Myanmar’s earthquake but military attacks could harm relief effort

Survivors still being found after Myanmar’s earthquake but military attacks could harm relief effort

By AP ·
Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700

Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700

By AP ·

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