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Casablanca: First conviction in the case of Moroccan hostages in Myanmar

Casablanca, November 5, 2025 — A Moroccan court has handed down the first conviction related to the high-profile case of Moroccan citizens held hostage in Myanmar. A Casablanca tribunal sentenced a man, Nabil Moafik, to five years in prison for human trafficking, according to the Associated Press.......

Myanmar: Military airstrike on festival kills at least 20, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International has condemned a deadly airstrike by Myanmar’s military that targeted a Buddhist festival on Monday night, killing at least 20 people, including several children. The attack occurred in the town of Chaung U, in central Myanmar, where thousands had gathered to celebrate the......

UN report exposes systematic torture in Myanmar under military rule

The United Nations Independent Mechanism for Myanmar (IMM) has released a damning report detailing systematic torture and serious human rights violations carried out by the military government since its coup in 2021. The 16-page report reveals harrowing accounts of abuse in detention facilities, implicating......

Myanmar junta continues attacks despite ceasefire amid quake crisis

Despite announcing a ceasefire after a deadly earthquake in March, Myanmar's junta has continued its military campaign, including airstrikes and artillery fire, according to the United Nations and data from a crisis monitor. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, is the deadliest natural disaster......

Myanmar Junta Leader Attends Regional Summit as Earthquake Toll Surpasses 3,000

Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to attend a regional summit in Bangkok on Thursday as the country grapples with the devastating aftermath of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has claimed over 3,000 lives. The summit, organized by BIMSTEC—a coalition of seven Bay of Bengal......

Myanmar pays tribute to earthquake victims as death toll surpasses 2,700

Authorities in Myanmar observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of a devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,700 lives, including 50 children at a preschool near Mandalay. The tragic earthquake, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, struck the country on Friday around lunchtime, marking the most powerful......

Myanmar Struggles With Earthquake Aftermath as Aid Arrives

Foreign aid and rescue teams reached Myanmar on Sunday to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake left over 1,600 dead and caused widespread destruction. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest in the country in a century, struck on Friday, resulting in 1,644 fatalities, 3,408 injuries,......

Over 1,000 Confirmed Dead in 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, resulting in over 1,000 fatalities and countless injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials warn that the death toll may continue to rise. As of Saturday, Myanmar’s military-led government......

Myanmar earthquake prompts international aid appeal amid crisis

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, resulting in at least 144 fatalities and over 730 injuries. As rescue operations continue, officials anticipate the death toll may rise, given the extensive damage and ongoing challenges faced by responders. The earthquake, one of......