Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
April 2025 - Myanmar Special Weapons News
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- Junta bombs kill 8, injure dozens in northwest Myanmar Radio Free Asia 30 Apr 2025 -- Junta aerial attacks in an embattled region of northwest Myanmar killed eight people and injured dozens more, residents told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
- Thousands flee homes amid junta attacks in central Myanmar Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- Clashes between Myanmar's junta and an ethnic army in central Myanmar have forced more than 4,000 people from their homes, according to a statement by the Karen National Union, or KNU.
- Myanmar quake: Ongoing aftershocks spread fear UN News 29 Apr 2025 -- Aftershocks continue to sow fear across Myanmar, where millions remain in desperate need of humanitarian aid a full month since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed more than 3,800 people and injured 5,100.
- One month on, Myanmar's quake victims see 'not even a water bottle' in aid Radio Free Asia 28 Apr 2025 -- Some families have waited one month, hoping to receive critical aid in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake, which killed over 3,700 people, victims and aid groups told Radio Free Asia.
- Myanmar: EU restrictive measures renewed until 30 April 2026 EC/CEU 25 Apr 2025 -- The Council has today prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2026.
- 400 bombs dropped during junta 'ceasefire' in Myanmar: rebel group Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- In the nearly three weeks since Myanmar's military declared a ceasefire to assist earthquake recovery, it has dropped more than 400 bombs on Rakhine state, according to an insurgent army in the country's embattled west.
- Destitution and disease stalk Myanmar's quake survivors UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- One month since Myanmar's earthquake disaster, tens of thousands of survivors still live in makeshift tents with little to protect them from pre-monsoon storms and mosquitoes.
- Myanmar junta announces ceasefire extension Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's junta announced that it will extend its 20-day ceasefire until April 30 to aid in the country's earthquake recovery, state-run broadcaster MRTV reported.
- China facilitates Myanmar's effort to advance peace process in northern Myanmar: FM spokesperson People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- China actively facilitates Myanmar's effort to advance the peace process in northern Myanmar in light of the will and aspirations of relevant parties in Myanmar, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday.
- China monitors ceasefire as Myanmar rebel army hands northern city back to junta Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2025 -- China has sent a team to monitor a ceasefire it has brokered in northern Myanmar, the Chinese foreign ministry said Tuesday, as rebel forces vacated a strategic city that had been under their control since last summer.
- Chinese FM responds to report of MNDAA withdrawing from Lashio People's Daily 22 Apr 2025 -- In response to question regarding reports that the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) withdrew from the Lashio of Shan State earlier Tuesday and handed over control of the area to the Myanmar military, and the change of control in Lashio was reportedly facilitated by Chinese mediation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China respects Myanmar's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Myanmar junta kills 50 civilians in 3-day countrywide air raids Radio Free Asia 21 Apr 2025 -- A three-day onslaught of junta-launched airstrikes across four major areas spanning much of Myanmar's central plains killed 50 people and injured nearly 80, sources told Radio Free Asia.
- ASEAN chair talks to Myanmar's exiled government officials for the first time Radio Free Asia 18 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's exiled civilian government held a meeting with the chair of the regional bloc ASEAN for the first time, amid mounting international pressure over the bloc's engagement with the war-torn country's military regime.
- Myanmar: Thousands remain in crisis weeks after deadly earthquakes UN News 18 Apr 2025 -- Thousands of families in Myanmar remain without shelter, water or medical care three weeks after deadly earthquakes struck the country, as frequent aftershocks compound the suffering of communities already battered by conflict and poverty.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar Government of Norway 17 Apr 2025 -- In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the violence and provide relief to the survivors.
- Myanmar junta chief meets Malaysian PM in Bangkok, frees 5,000 in prisoner amnesty Radio Free Asia 17 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's junta chief held talks in Thailand on Thursday with Malaysia's prime minister that were expected to focus on peace efforts and quake relief as his military government released almost 5,000 prisoners for its Buddhist New Year's amnesty.
- Myanmar insurgent army to withdraw from northern territory amid Chinese pressure Radio Free Asia 16 Apr 2025 -- Amid mounting pressure from Beijing, a powerful rebel army in northern Myanmar is preparing to withdraw from the conflict-hit city of Lashio by April 22, residents in rebel-held territory told Radio Free Asia.
- 11 killed as Myanmar junta bombs Buddhist monasteries during new year festivities Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar junta forces have unleashed a series of Burmese New Year airstrikes on Buddhist monasteries, killing 11 people during festive days when people traditionally visit religious sites to make merit.
- Myanmar junta bombs monastery as it blames quake for religious devastation Radio Free Asia 14 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's junta bombed a monastery in the country's northwest on Saturday, killing five people, including children, just one day before it publicly announced that a recent earthquake had destroyed almost 10,000 religious buildings across the country.
- Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani on continued attacks in Myanmar amid rescue efforts OHCHR 11 Apr 2025 -- "Civilians are continuing to suffer in Myanmar as military operations persist, despite ceasefires declared after last month's tragic earthquake."
- Insurgent army executes 5 civilians in northern Myanmar Radio Free Asia 11 Apr 2025 -- An insurgent army in northern Myanmar publicly executed five convicted criminals, including a Chinese citizen, residents told Radio Free Asia on Friday.
- As UN appeals for $275M for quake-hit Myanmar, China weighs in with major donation Radio Free Asia 11 Apr 2025 -- As the United Nations called for $275 million in aid for quake-hit Myanmar, neighboring China pledged 1 billion yuan (US$137 million), eclipsing the offers from other international donors.
- Myanmar: Military strikes persist amid earthquake response efforts UN News 11 Apr 2025 -- Military operations continue in Myanmar despite ceasefires declared after the recent earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.
- Myanmar: UN seeks additional $240 million to bolster earthquake relief UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations is ramping up its response to Myanmar's devastating earthquake, calling for increased funding and an immediate ceasefire to ensure more aid reaches those in desperate need.
- Junta airstrikes in Myanmar's northwest kill dozens in a single night Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2025 -- Junta airstrikes in northwestern Myanmar killed more than 30 civilians, including an entire family, residents and officials told Radio Free Asia on Thursday.
- Volunteer groups pause quake aid in Myanmar citing junta restrictions Radio Free Asia 09 Apr 2025 -- Junta restrictions on aid activities following central Myanmar's devastating 7.7 earthquake have driven some to postpone aid efforts, despite many communities being in critical need of support, volunteers told Radio Free Asia.
- Insurgent groups seize two major towns in Myanmar's northwest: sources Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2025 -- A rebel army and allied forces near Myanmar's northwestern border with India have seized towns that were previously under the junta control, sources told Radio Free Asia.
- Dangers grow for Myanmar quake survivors, health system 'overwhelmed' UN News 08 Apr 2025 -- In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday.
- Myanmar junta says international groups must be 'approved' for quake aid Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2025 -- International aid groups who want to provide assistance to earthquake-hit areas of Myanmar must gain prior approval from junta authorities, said a top military official, as the death toll surpassed 3,500.
- Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to 3,455: official media People's Daily 06 Apr 2025 -- The powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar has claimed 3,455 lives, left 4,840 people injured, and 214 remain unaccounted for as of Saturday, according to the official media Myanmar Radio and Television.
- Myanmar junta leader's Thailand visit criticized amid earthquake aftermath Radio Free Asia 04 Apr 2025 -- Human rights groups protested the Myanmar junta leader's visit to Bangkok for a regional summit Friday as the military continued to bomb earthquake-affected areas despite announcing a ceasefire with resistance armies.
- UNHCR seeks funding to scale up support to Myanmar's quake survivors UNHCR 04 Apr 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
- Myanmar quake: Airstrikes persist as UN pushes aid efforts UN News 04 Apr 2025 -- Amid ongoing military airstrikes and growing humanitarian needs following last week's 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the UN has intensified calls for immediate, unhindered aid access to assist millions affected by the disaster.
- INTERVIEW: Myanmar 'an emergency within an emergency', UN warns UN News 04 Apr 2025 -- As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, its already fragile healthcare system is buckling under the intense strain.
- Security Council Press Statement on Myanmar UN Security Council 04 Apr 2025
- Canada providing assistance in response to earthquake's devastation in Myanmar Canada 04 Apr 2025 -- Following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, and the resulting significant loss of lives and destruction of infrastructure, Canada is responding by providing up to $9.75 million in humanitarian assistance.
- Myanmar: Military actions compound dire humanitarian situation in aftermath of deadly earthquake OHCHR 04 Apr 2025 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stressed on Friday that the announcement of a pause in hostilities - by both the Myanmar military and the National Unity Government - must be followed by immediate and unrestricted access by rescue and humanitarian workers to all those in need.
- Joint Statement by the Quad Partners on Myanmar Earthquake Response US Dept. of State 03 Apr 2025 -- The following is a joint statement from the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan.
- Death toll from Myanmar quake rises to over 3,085 Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's earthquake death toll has increased to over 3,085 as more missing bodies are found amid a temporary ceasefire declared to facilitate the ongoing rescue operations.
- Myanmar quake death toll tops 3,000 as junta hampers aid efforts Radio Free Asia 03 Apr 2025 -- The death toll from the devastating Myanmar earthquake rose past 3,000 on Thursday, according to the country's military-controlled television, as a junta security clampdown slowed aid in some areas.
- Myanmar: UN chief calls for urgent access as quake toll mounts UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- The UN chief on Thursday called for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access to Myanmar, where last week's devastating earthquakes claimed over 3,000 lives and left millions in urgent need of aid.
- WFP delivers aid to hardest-hit areas in earthquake-stricken Myanmar WFP 03 Apr 2025 -- Within 48 hours of the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) began emergency food distributions to affected communities.
- Myanmar's junta announces 3-week ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts Radio Free Asia 02 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's military government on Wednesday announced a three-week ceasefire across the war-torn country to help facilitate recovery efforts in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people.
- Myanmar quake: UN calls for urgent protection for vulnerable women and girls UN News 02 Apr 2025 -- Friday's devastating earthquakes in Myanmar not only caused mass casualties and widespread destruction, they also deepened long-standing gender inequalities - leaving millions of women and girls at heightened risk, UN aid agencies warned on Wednesday.
- EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge after Myanmar earthquake and provides further assistance European Commission 02 Apr 2025 -- Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and the broader region last Friday, the EU is channelling further assistance to strengthen relief efforts.
- Press Brief on Operation Brahma (2000 Hrs, April 01, 2025) India MEA 01 Apr 2025
- Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Apr 2025 -- Under the direction of Prime Minister Muhamamd Shehbaz Sharif, the Government of Pakistan is dispatching relief goods for the earthquake victims in Myanmar. First flight will depart from Islamabad International Airport today, carrying 35 tons of essential supplies. Its cargo includes 565 Tents, 210 Tarpaulins, 2000 Blankets, 1 Ton of Readymade Food, 0.5 Tons of Medicines, and 10 Water Modules. Another flight of 35 tons relief supplies will be sent soon.
- Myanmar's junta continues airstrikes, hampering search for earthquake survivors Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- Junta airstrikes continued to hamper rescue workers and aid agencies trying to help the survivors of last week's massive Myanmar earthquake.
- UNHCR rushes emergency supplies to quake-hit central Myanmar UNHCR 01 Apr 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
- Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say UN News 01 Apr 2025 -- As the death toll continues to rise in Myanmar after last Friday's earthquake tragedy, UN humanitarians have been rushing to support severely deprived and traumatized victims, warning that the window for lifesaving response is closing.
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