Myanmar
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Chinese Actor Trafficking Ordeal Revealed: Three Sales in Four Days
A state documentary reveals Chinese actor Wang Xing was sold three times in four days after being lured to a Myanmar fraud compound by a fake casting notice.
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Myanmar Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Human Trafficking in Scam Centers
Myanmar’s parliament has passed the Anti-Online Scam Bill, imposing capital punishment for the violent coercion of individuals into cyber-fraud operations.
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Myanmar Junta Chief Secures Presidency in Parliamentary Vote
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has been voted president by a pro-military parliament, formalizing his transition from coup leader to civilian head of state.
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Myanmar’s Dual Crises: Junta Elections Amidst Genocide Hearings and Border Clashes
Myanmar faces a complex reality in early 2026, holding a junta-run election widely dismissed as illegitimate, while simultaneously confronting a landmark genocide case at the International Court of Justice and dealing with escalating cross-border violence with Bangladesh.
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Myanmar’s Military Announces Temporary Ceasefire Amid Earthquake Crisis
Myanmar’s military government has declared a temporary ceasefire to aid recovery efforts following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed over 3,000 people and left thousands displaced.
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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has killed over 1,000 people, with extensive damage reported in Mandalay and Bangkok.