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April 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Aftershocks, lack of resources hinder recovery work weeks after Myanmar earthquake

Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending with regular aftershocks and lack of resources, humanitarian servi...
April 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
People clean debris from damaged buildings in the aftermath of an earthquake on March 28, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo)
April 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM

Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners to mark traditional new year

The head of Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were political detainees locked up for opposing army rule
April 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Family members and colleagues wait to welcome released prisoners outside the main gate of Insein prison during the country's traditional New Year day on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw)
April 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM

Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 with hundreds still missing

The death toll from last week's 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar rose to 3,085 people as of Thursday morning, according to the country's military government.
April 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct searches for survivors at the collapsed Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, on April 1, 2025.
April 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials

Another 4,521 people were injured, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing reportedly said.
April 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A monk walks past a collapsed building in Mandalay on April 1, 2025, a few days after the deadly Myanmar earthquake.
April 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM

US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void

As U.S. experts head to Myanmar to assist in recovery from the Southeast Asia earthquake, teams from China are filling the void.
April 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, Thailand, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, March 28, 2025.
April 1, 2025 at 6:02 AM

Director of the International Rescue Committee outlines recovery needs in Myanmar

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with International Rescue Committee Director Mohamed Riyas about Myanmar’s critical needs after last week's earthquake and what humanitarian challenges will remain.
April 1, 2025 at 6:02 AM
VIDEO: Director of the International Rescue Committee outlines recovery needs in Myanmar
March 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM

PHOTOS: See the destruction in Myanmar, Thailand from 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Even Bangkok, some 600 miles from the epicenter, saw damage from the powerful earthquake.
March 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Rescuers search for survivors trapped in the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.
March 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM

Urgent search and rescue after earthquake in Southeast Asia

The death toll rising to over 1,000 after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand.
March 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
VIDEO: Urgent search and rescue after earthquake in Southeast Asia
1 month ago

More than 150 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand

ABC News foreign correspondent Britt Clennett delivers the latest on the deadly earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand from the scene of a terrifying building collapse.
1 month ago
VIDEO: More than 150 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand
1 month ago

Dozens missing as massive 7.7 quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand

An earthquake with a 7.7 magnitude has rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
1 month ago
Workers run away from a building as it collapses at a construction site following an earthquake, in Bangkok, Mar. 28, 2025.
2 years ago

US recognizes Myanmar's atrocities against Rohingya as 'genocide'

The U.S. government has determined the attacks by Myanmar's military against the Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic minority, constituted genocide and crimes against humanity.
2 years ago
Members of Myanmar's Rohingya ethnic minority walk past rice fields after crossing the border into Bangladesh, Sept. 1, 2017.
3 years ago

American journalist released from Myanmar prison

American Journalist Danny Fenster, who was sentenced to 11 years of hard labor in Myanmar, has been released from prison.
3 years ago
VIDEO: American journalist released from Myanmar prison
4 years ago

Myanmar anti-coup protesters paint slogans on eggs

Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar painted eggs with protest slogans, in what they're calling the "Easter Egg Strike."
4 years ago
Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar painted eggs with protest slogans, in what they're calling the "Easter Egg Strike."
4 years ago

Myanmar's military junta has reportedly killed at least 43 children since coup

At least 43 children have been reportedly killed by armed forces in Myanmar in the two months since the military junta seized power, according to Save the Children.
4 years ago
A child holds a banner reading "stop shooting innocent children" during a prayer and anti Myanmar Coup protest event in Taipei, Taiwan, March 28, 2021.
4 years ago

Myanmar's ousted leader appears in court after bloodiest day since coup

Aung San Suu Kyi's court appearance came after a weekend of the deadliest violence that Myanmar has seen since the army seized power on Feb. 1.
4 years ago
Protesters hold images of de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Feb. 10, 2021, in Yangon, Myanmar.
4 years ago

US orders some diplomats to evacuate Myanmar amid deadly crackdown on protesters

The United States has ordered some American diplomats and their loved ones to evacuate Myanmar amid escalating violence two months after the military junta seized power.
4 years ago
Protesters use slingshots and pelt stones towards approaching security forces on March 28, 2021 in Yangon, Myanmar.
4 years ago

International outrage mounts as deaths rise in Myanmar

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed in the last week, several of which were children.
4 years ago
VIDEO: International outrage mounts as deaths rise in Myanmar
4 years ago

Sources say more than 100 protesters were killed by Myanmar police yesterday

Citizens of the Southeast Asian country have been protesting for weeks following their outrage after last month’s military coup.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Sources say more than 100 protesters were killed by Myanmar police yesterday
4 years ago

Protests over military coup in Myanmar become violent

At least 18 people were reportedly killed in a single day as authorities are allegedly using live rounds against protesters.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Protests over military coup in Myanmar become violent
4 years ago

Myanmar sees deadliest week since military coup

“They are determined to kill as many people as possible,” a United Nations envoy said.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Myanmar sees deadliest week since military coup
4 years ago

Myanmar's ousted leader appears in court after deadliest day since coup

Authorities killed at least 18 people during peaceful protests over the weekend.
4 years ago
Authorities killed at least 18 people during peaceful protests over the weekend.
4 years ago

At least 149 killed in Myanmar protests: UN

At least 149 people have been killed since Feb. 1 in Myanmar in a bloody crackdown by security forces against peaceful protesters, the United Nations said.
4 years ago
Smoke rises from tires burning at barricades erected by protesters after military junta forces attempted to breach them, March 16, 2021, in Yangon, Myanmar.