Myanmar junta announces ceasefire extension
But sources say pauses in hostilities have provided little protection to civilians.
China monitors ceasefire as Myanmar rebel army hands northern city back to junta
The deal is part of an agreement brokered by China to bring stability to the border, residents said.
PHOTOS: Pope Francis and his many travels to the Asia-Pacific region
Pontiff visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Philippines.
Myanmar junta kills 50 civilians in 3-day countrywide air raids
The exiled civilian government vowed to ‘punish’ the military regime for its violent crimes against the public.
One month on, Myanmar’s quake victims see ‘not even a water bottle’ in aid
Myanmar’s junta has been accused of withholding emergency assistance and preventing rescue efforts.
PHOTOS: Mementos of fallen children recovered from the rubble in quake-hit Myanmar
A charity hands over to parents the backpacks and lunch boxes found in ruins of a preschool where 7 kids died.
400 bombs dropped during junta ‘ceasefire’ in Myanmar: rebel group
Attacks on Rakhine state killed a civilian and injured dozens, including 5 children.
Faithful in Asia hope region will provide next Pope
Prominent candidates come from South Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
ASEAN chair talks to Myanmar’s exiled government officials for the first time
The meeting comes a day after the chair’s controversial meeting with Myanmar’s junta chief.
Myanmar junta chief meets Malaysian PM in Bangkok, frees 5,000 in prisoner amnesty
High-profile figures, such as Aung San Suu Kyi, were not included in Thursday’s release.
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