Friday’s devastating earthquake in Myanmar has claimed the lives of an estimated 500 to 700 Muslims and destroyed nearly 50 mosques, many dating back to the 19th century, in Mandalay and Sagaing regions, according to U Tun Kyi, a leading member of Spring Revolution Myanmar Muslim Network.
The United Wa State Army says residents of Tangyan in northern Shan State asked it to deploy troops to protect...
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Read moreDetailsCity residents say patrols have increased as anti-regime advances threaten Mandalay and Pyin Oo Lwin.
Read moreDetailsThe regime’s security forces are checking smartphones for virtual private networks, which are used to bypass online restrictions.
Read moreDetailsAfter temporarily seizing Pale, BNRA-led resistance forces have retreated amid heavy airstrikes and artillery bombardment by the regime.
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