A pastor in Sagaing Region’s Kalay Township reportedly raped two underage girls, telling them God would curse them if they spoke about it. He is in custody.

Myanmar is experiencing an earlier and more widespread drinking water shortage, which experts blame on deforestation and rising temperatures.

Nang Pu was release Friday after serving four months for defaming the military over a protest to support families displaced by the civil war. Two colleagues remain behind bars.