Myanmar

Fighters from the Karenni National Defence Force, a network of civilian resistance fighters, Karenni organisations and armed groups in Kayah State. (KNDF / Kantarawaddy Times)

Myanmar’s D-Day: what has happened so far?

Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.

Myanmar military personnel wearing protective clothing prepare to disinfect a Hindu temple as a preventive measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus in Naypyidaw on April 1, 2020. (Thet Aung / AFP)

Coronavirus update: Myanmar confirms 16th case and Aung San Suu Kyi posts on Facebook

As Myanmar confirmed its 16th case of coronavirus today, Aung San Suu Kyi reluctantly returned to her personal Facebook account in order to address the pandemic.

A March 27 interview with a top-ranking Arakan Army representative published by the Mandalay-based Voice of Myanmar landed editor-in-chief Nay Myo Lin (above) in court on terrorism charges. (AFP)

Myanmar journalist hit with terrorism charges for interviewing insurgents

A Myanmar journalist faces up to life in prison for publishing an interview with a rebel group operating in the country's restive Rakhine state, a week after the insurgents were classified as a terrorist organisation.

International SOS Clinic in Yangon. (Supplied)

International SOS Clinic closes after Myanmar’s latest coronavirus case

A private clinic in Yangon has closed on government orders, it announced, after a woman who reportedly worked there tested positive for coronavirus.

A passenger wears a facemask amid concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, as she walks inside a train at Yangon Railway Station in Yangon on March 18, 2020. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)

First death of Covid-19 patient in Myanmar

A Yangon politician confirmed Myanmar’s first death of a Covid-19 patient on Tuesday.

Myanmar nationals return from Thailand via the border crossing in Myawaddy on March 26. (Supplied)

Coronavirus update: Health ministry confirms two more cases, warns of potential for ‘big outbreak’

Myanmar’s health ministry confirmed two more Covid-19 cases and has encouraged people to stay at home amid fears of a major outbreak.

Inventor Kai Zar is ready to transport suspected Covid-19 patients to hospitals in Myeik township. (The Mirror)

Myanmar inventor modifies truck to carry Covid-19 patients

While most of us have been binge-watching shows to wait out the Covid-19 crisis, an inventor in southern Myanmar has come up with a way to safely transport suspected coronavirus patients.