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Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar
Bangkok (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture. Thousands more...
Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
(Reuters) - Former U.N. chief Ban Ki-Moon on Tuesday called for an end to violence in Myanmar after meeting the leader of its ruling...
Former UN chief Ban returns to Myanmar, meets ruling general
(Reuters) - Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met Myanmar's military ruler on Monday, media reported, part of a trip aimed at promoting peace...
Rare big tornado near Myanmar capital kills 8
Bangkok (AP) — A tornado that tore through two villages in central Myanmar near the capital Naypyitaw killed eight people and destroyed more than...
Myanmar army rulers free 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture
Bangkok (AP) — Myanmar’s military government on Monday granted amnesty to more than 3,000 prisoners to mark the traditional lunar New Year holiday, but...