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British, Australian and Japanese prisoners freed in Myanmar junta amnesty

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist flew to Thailand late…

Myanmar junta to release UK ex-ambassador, Australian and Japanese prisoners

Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) ADDS fresh quote, 200 gathered outside prison, Australian FM statement Myanmar's military said Thursday it will release…

Myanmar rebels attack key border town

Yangon, Myanmar | AFP | Myanmar ethnic rebels attacked a key town near the Thai border on Friday, residents and…

Myanmar junta jails Suu Kyi for 6 more years for corruption: source

Yangon, Myanmar | AFP | Myanmar's junta sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday to another six years…

More than 1 million displaced since Myanmar coup: UN

Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) More than one million people have been displaced in Myanmar since the military coup last year, the…

Myanmar junta court sentences Australian economist, Suu Kyi to 3 years

Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) Myanmar's junta sentenced an Australian economist to three years in prison while also handing down another conviction…

Fear, defiance as fighting rages in Myanmar’s north

SAGAING, Myanmar (AFP) -- Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar patrol the smoldering ruins of a burned village after what they say…

Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon

A statement on the arrest of Vicky Bowman, Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business: https://t.co/XibRhhSIXM pic.twitter.com/xdIQk1yhoO — Institute…

Myanmar junta chief says military open to negotiations with Suu Kyi after her trial

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military chief said Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San…

Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- A Myanmar junta court jailed Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption on Monday,…

Australian economist pleads not guilty at Myanmar junta trial: source

Yangon, Myanmar | AFP | An Australian economist detained by Myanmar's junta has pleaded not guilty to breaching the colonial-era…

Mali welcomes lifting of ‘illegal, inhumane’ sanctions

BAMAKO, Mali (AFP) -- Mali's junta said Monday it was "satisfied" by the lifting of "illegal and inhumane" sanctions imposed…

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