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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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