It has been 11 months since the military in Myanmar ceased control of the country. The Myanmar military is now resorting to a strategy of massacres and scorched earth tactics like burning of villages as weapons of war.

Myanmar military resorting to a strategy of massacres & scorched earth tactics as it burns villages

2021 has been a turbulent year for Myanmar. In February, a military coup led to a change into the regime since then chaos and lawlessness have turned the southeast Asian nation into one of the biggest drug hotspots in the world. Chaos in the country has allowed narcotics gangs to thrive producing a narcotics market bigger than Mexico.

Myanmar junta driving drug trade | Narcotics

2021 has been a turbulent year for Myanmar. In February, a military coup led to a change in regime. Since then chaos and lawlessness have turned it to one of the biggest drug hotspots in the world.

Myanmar emerges as one of world's biggest drug hotspots

A prominent celebrity actor and model in Myanmar have been sentenced to three years in prison for taking part in mass protests against junta rule. Paing Takhon, 25, has vocally condemned the military government on social media and also taken part in several mass protests.

Paing Takhon: Myanmar celebrity jailed for three years

More than 30 people, including children, have been killed and their bodies burned in Myanmar’s conflict-torn Kayah state, according to a local resident, media reports and a local human rights group.

30 burnt bodies found in Kayah state in Myanmar massacre

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A leading Myanmar actor, singer and model, Paing Takhon,&nbsp;who was on a junta celebrity wanted list for supporting pro-democracy protests has been jailed for three years, his legal team said Monday.

Paing Takhon, 25 -- a star in both Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand -- had been active in the mass protests that rocked the country following the February coup, at rallies and through his massive social media following.

He was arrested during a dawn raid at his mother's home in Yangon in April, his sister said, as the junta hunted more than 100 celebrities for supporting the movement.

On Monday, he was "jailed for three years with hard labour," at a court in Yangon, his legal advisor Khin Maung Myint told AFP.

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"The family is deeply saddened about his sentence," he said, adding they were considering whether to appeal.

In February, Paing Takhon -- who had more than a million followers on Facebook and Instagram -- posted pictures of himself in a white tracksuit with a megaphone, hard hat and a white fluffy dog strapped to his chest at a protest.

"Help us stop crime against humanity," he posted on Instagram.

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Paing Takhon is also famous in Thailand and has appeared in TV commercials and shows.

In January, he shaved his head and briefly joined the Buddhist monkhood, posting pictures of himself in burgundy robes.

Soon after the coup, the junta published a list of some 120 celebrities wanted for arrest.

Several are still on the run.

In May, celebrity beauty queen Htar Htar Htet posted a photo on Facebook showing her dressed in black combat fatigues and carrying an assault rifle.

"The time has come to fight back," wrote the gymnastics instructor.

A leading Myanmar actor, singer and model, Paing Takhon, who was on a junta celebrity wanted list for supporting pro-democracy protests has been jailed for three years, his legal team said Monday.

A leading Myanmar actor, singer and model, Paing Takhon, who was on a junta celebrity wanted list for supporting pro-democracy protests has been jailed for three years, his legal team said Monday. Paing Takhon, 25 -- a star in both Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand -- had been active in the mass protests that rocked the country following the February coup, at rallies and through his massive social media following. He was arrested during a dawn raid at his mother's home in Yangon in April, his sister said, as the junta hunted more than 100 celebrities for supporting the movement. On Monday, he was "jailed for three years with hard labour," at a court in Yangon, his legal advisor Khin Maung Myint told AFP. Jessica Biel shares rare photos of her kids and husband Justin Timberlake on Christmas "The family is deeply saddened about his sentence," he said, adding they were considering whether to appeal. In February, Paing Takhon -- who had more than a million followers on Facebook and Instagram -- posted pictures of himself in a white tracksuit with a megaphone, hard hat and a white fluffy dog strapped to his chest at a protest. "Help us stop crime against humanity," he posted on Instagram. Camila Cabello goes on 'social media detox' a month after her break up with Shawn Mendes Paing Takhon is also famous in Thailand and has appeared in TV commercials and shows. In January, he shaved his head and briefly joined the Buddhist monkhood, posting pictures of himself in burgundy robes. Soon after the coup, the junta published a list of some 120 celebrities wanted for arrest. Several are still on the run. In May, celebrity beauty queen Htar Htar Htet posted a photo on Facebook showing her dressed in black combat fatigues and carrying an assault rifle. "The time has come to fight back," wrote the gymnastics instructor.

Myanmar actor on junta wanted list jailed for 3 years

35 people were massacred over the weekend in Myanmar. Their bodies were then burned by the Army Junta's troops. The victims included 'women, children & elders'. Their killings have sparked global condemnation. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 35 people massacred in Myanmar

Save the Children on Tuesday confirmed that two of its staff were killed in a Christmas Eve massacre which is being blamed on military junta troops. The massacre left charred bodies of more &nbsp;than 30 people on a highway located in eastern Myanmar.

Fighters opposing military junta said that they found 30 burnt bodies. Those dead included women and children. The highway where the bodies were found is in Kayah state where &nbsp;pro-democracy rebels have been fighting the military.

Save the Children later said two of its staff members had been caught up in the incident and were missing.

Myanmar has been in chaos since the February coup, with more than 1,300 people killed in a crackdown by security forces, according to a local monitoring group. 
Self-proclaimed "People's Defence Forces" have sprung up across the country to fight the junta, and drawn the military into a bloody stalemate of clashes and reprisals.

On Tuesday Save the Children confirmed in a statement that the two men were "among at least 35 people, including women and children, who were killed."

"The military forced people from their cars, arrested some, killed many and burnt the bodies," it said, adding the two men were both new fathers.

"This news is absolutely horrifying," said chief executive Inger Ashing.

"We are shaken by the violence carried out against civilians and our staff, who are dedicated humanitarians, supporting millions of children in need across Myanmar."

(With inputs from agencies)

Save the Children on Tuesday confirmed that two of its staff were killed in a Christmas Eve massacre which is being blamed on military junta troops. The massacre left charred bodies of more than 30 people on a highway located in eastern Myanmar.

Save the Children on Tuesday confirmed that two of its staff were killed in a Christmas Eve massacre which is being blamed on military junta troops. The massacre left charred bodies of more than 30 people on a highway located in eastern Myanmar. Fighters opposing military junta said that they found 30 burnt bodies. Those dead included women and children. The highway where the bodies were found is in Kayah state where pro-democracy rebels have been fighting the military. Save the Children later said two of its staff members had been caught up in the incident and were missing. Myanmar has been in chaos since the February coup, with more than 1,300 people killed in a crackdown by security forces, according to a local monitoring group. Self-proclaimed "People's Defence Forces" have sprung up across the country to fight the junta, and drawn the military into a bloody stalemate of clashes and reprisals. On Tuesday Save the Children confirmed in a statement that the two men were "among at least 35 people, including women and children, who were killed." "The military forced people from their cars, arrested some, killed many and burnt the bodies," it said, adding the two men were both new fathers. "This news is absolutely horrifying," said chief executive Inger Ashing. "We are shaken by the violence carried out against civilians and our staff, who are dedicated humanitarians, supporting millions of children in need across Myanmar." (With inputs from agencies)

Save the Children confirms death of two staffers in Myanmar massacre

A high-ranking United Nation’s official says he is “horrified” by reports that at least 35 civilians have been killed and their bodies burned in eastern Myanmar, demanding the government to launch a probe.

UN horrified by massacre of 35 civilians in Myanmar

Three years ago, the Kyaw Thaung family partied at the Pegu Club. The venerable Burmese Irish clan had restored the teak-lined establishment to its 19th-century glory, evoking the days when gin-sipping colonialists ruled.

Worldly, charming, and quietly equipping a brutal military

More than 30 people, including women & children killed in Myanmar's Kayah state

More than 30 people including children killed in Myanmar

More than 30 people killed in Myanmar's Kayah state

In conflict-torn Kayah state of Myanmar, over 30 people, including women and children, have been killed. Their bodies were also burnt on Friday, said reports. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The incident has been reported by local human rights group and media. &nbsp;

In a Facebook post, Karenni Human Rights Group said, "We strongly denounce the inhumane and brutal killing, which violates human rights." &nbsp;

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The group found the burnt bodies of internally displaced people near Mo So village of Hpruso town on Saturday. &nbsp;

The victims, which included elders, women and children, seems to have been killed by the military that rules Myanmar.

According to the state media, Myanmar military shot and killed some "terrorists with weapons" belonging to the opposition armed forces in the village. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The people, who were in seven vehicles, had not stop for the military, the report said. &nbsp;

Karenni National Defence Force said that the dead were not their members but civilians seeking refuge from the conflict. &nbsp;

"We were so shocked at seeing that all the dead bodies were of different sizes, including children, women and old people," a commander of the group told Reuters on condition of anonymity. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In conflict-torn Kayah state of Myanmar, over 30 people, including women and children, have been killed. Their bodies were also burnt on Friday, said reports. The incident has been reported by local human rights group and media.

In conflict-torn Kayah state of Myanmar, over 30 people, including women and children, have been killed. Their bodies were also burnt on Friday, said reports. The incident has been reported by local human rights group and media. In a Facebook post, Karenni Human Rights Group said, "We strongly denounce the inhumane and brutal killing, which violates human rights." Also Read: 'Cutting cakes with a murderer?': Photos of top Myanmar Catholic with junta chief spark outrage The group found the burnt bodies of internally displaced people near Mo So village of Hpruso town on Saturday. The victims, which included elders, women and children, seems to have been killed by the military that rules Myanmar. According to the state media, Myanmar military shot and killed some "terrorists with weapons" belonging to the opposition armed forces in the village. Also Read: Myanmar jade mine landslide: One killed, over 70 feared missing The people, who were in seven vehicles, had not stop for the military, the report said. Karenni National Defence Force said that the dead were not their members but civilians seeking refuge from the conflict. "We were so shocked at seeing that all the dead bodies were of different sizes, including children, women and old people," a commander of the group told Reuters on condition of anonymity. (With inputs from agencies)

In conflict-torn Myanmar, more than 30 killed, bodies burnt, say reports

India's neighbours is facing multiple crises, we are talking about Myanmar and the fraud political situation in the country to assess the ground situation and seek solutions India's foreign secretary is on a visit to the South East Asian nation.

India's Nuanced Approach Towards Myanmar

After eleven months, India has made its first outreach to the military junta in Myanmar. India's foreign secretary made a two-day visit to Naypyidaw. Is India legitimising the military regime or is it just keeping channels of communications open? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: What is India's Myanmar strategy?

Indian Foreign Secy Harsh Vardhan Shringla is on a two-day visit to Myanmar. He met the Chairman of Myanmar State Administrative Council and the member of the national league for democracy.

Indian Foreign Secy Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits Myanmar

Indian Foreign Secy Harsh Vardhan Shringla meets Chairman of Myanmar State Administrative Council

Photos of Myanmar's top Catholic prelate, Cardinal Charles Bo, with the country's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sparked outrage after he was seen cutting a cake with coup leader amid a deadly military crackdown in the country.

Photos of Myanmar's top Catholic prelate, Cardinal Charles Bo, with the country's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sparked outrage after he was seen cutting a cake with coup leader amid a deadly military crackdown in the country. State-backed Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported that Cardinal Charles Bo met the junta chief on Thursday (December 23) to hear Christmas carols. The meeting was also intended to "talk about peaceful and prosperous affairs" in the country. In one of the photos published by the state media, they can be seen sitting together in front of a Christmas tree. Another photo showed that they were cutting the cake. Meanwhile, in one photo, Min Aung Hlaing was spotted handing over a donation of $11,200. Bo was ordained a Cardinal by Pope Francis in 2015. ALSO READ | In Maldives Parliament, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina recalls Pakistani atrocities of 1971 The photos have angered the pro-democratic citizens and social media users. People in Myanmar are protesting ever since Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government was ousted by the military junta. In the aftermath, more than 1,300 people have been dead after Junta opposed the protests with a brutal crackdown. Hundreds are injured, thousands arrested if reports by a local monitor are to be believed. There's no certainty over how the prisoners are being treated. After the photos were circulated, some social media users have reacted sharply. One user posted on social media beneath a report on their meeting: "When Christians churches are being burned, even then he [Bo] accepts to meet him [Min Aung Hlaing]." "People shouldn't go and pray where he lives. This doesn't represent Catholic people. Why are you cutting cakes with such a murderer?" another wrote. ALSO READ | Myanmar jade mine landslide: One killed, over 70 feared missing Christmas Greetings on the occasion of the visit of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing; "Christmas is the season of God's reconciling love with human beings"(John 3:16) pic.twitter.com/Z5Cll9q6NB — Cardinal Bo (@cardinal_bo) December 24, 2021 × I wonder how would the people react when you ask them to forgive and love, Ask the people whose homes are burnt, the people whose families are tortured and killed viciously, the people who are now running for life. May the lord have mercy upon you for what you have done. — Naythan🇲🇲 (@NaythanInBurma) December 24, 2021 × Where is the dignity of Jesus? ✝ Mr.Cardinal, are you happy with the killer #MyanmarMilitaryTerrorist ? Do you not think that such conduct would bring disgrace to the Christian Congregation? What is happening in the world? Is the world without humanity and compassion? — Htet (@motokiddies) December 24, 2021 × December is no longer cold in Myanmar. Military Coup [2021 Feb 1] destroyed everything including democracy & human rights. #MyanmarMilitaryTerrorists keep committing #CrimesAgainstHumanity and #WarCrimes.#Dec24Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/01rrjPwBuK — Norah (@NWAYOO221) December 24, 2021 × Political chaos in Myanmar Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government, this year in February. Anti-coup militia have sprung up across the country to fight back against the junta, with some of the bloodiest fighting happening in Christian-majority areas. The United States said in October it was "gravely concerned" about reports that security forces had committed human rights violations and destroyed more than 100 homes as well as churches in majority-Christian Chin state. (With inputs from agencies)

'Cutting cakes with a murderer?': Photos of top Myanmar Catholic with junta chief spark outrage

Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits Myanmar, conducts talks with Chairman of State Administrative Council

Since the Junta takeover in Myanmar, several pro-democracy protestors have been killed. Civilians in deep forest areas are now learning how to fire weapons and fight in a makeshift camp.

Myanmar: Young civilians prepare to fight military in a makeshift camp in deep forest

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla is on a two-day visit to Myanmar. This is the first high-level outreach from India since the Myanmar military coup.

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla visits Myanmar

The Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is on a two-day visit to Myanmar, this happens to be the first high-level meet since the biggest military coup.

Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on a two-day Myanmar visit

Myanmar: Young citizens train to battle in a makeshift camp in deep forest against Military

Indian Foreign Secy Harsh Shringla on a visit to Myanmar

A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed at least one person and left dozens more missing, according to a member of the rescue squad.

The landslide in Kachin state's Hpakant district occurred at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday, and there were fears that up to 100 people could be missing.

"We've sent 25 injured people to the hospital while we've found one deceased," said Ko Nyi, a member of the rescue squad.

He said some 200 rescuers were looking for bodies, with others using boats to hunt for the deceased in a nearby lake.&nbsp; 
 
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According to the Kachin News Group, the landslide killed 20 miners, while Myanmar's fire service said its workers from Hpakant and the nearby town of Lone Khin were involved in the rescue effort but did not provide any figures for the dead or missing.

According to Reuters, up to 80 people could have been pushed into the lake by mining waste, according to a representative from the Kachin Network Development Foundation, a civil society organisation. 
 
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File photo: Miners work in open-cast jade mines near Hpakant in Myanmar's Kachin state. (AFP Photo)

Myanmar is the world's largest producer of jade, yet its mines have been plagued by accidents.

An overflow of rubble thrown from vehicles to the open-pit mines is thought to have caused the avalanche.&nbsp;

The jade mines in Myanmar are notoriously hazardous.

On July 2, 2020, a major landslide at the Wai Khar jade mining site in the Hpakant area of Kachin State, Myanmar, killed between 175 and 200 miners in the country's deadliest-ever mining accident.&nbsp;

Low-paid migrant workers who toil in the mines face perilous working conditions, especially during the monsoon season.

In the industry, which is controlled by the military elite and private companies, equipment failures and other accidents are regular.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed at least one person and left dozens more missing, according to a member of the rescue squad. The landslide in Kachin state's Hpakant district occurred at 4 a.

A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed at least one person and left dozens more missing, according to a member of the rescue squad. The landslide in Kachin state's Hpakant district occurred at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday, and there were fears that up to 100 people could be missing. "We've sent 25 injured people to the hospital while we've found one deceased," said Ko Nyi, a member of the rescue squad. He said some 200 rescuers were looking for bodies, with others using boats to hunt for the deceased in a nearby lake. Also read | How jade, the precious stone, is funding ethnic conflicts in Myanmar According to the Kachin News Group, the landslide killed 20 miners, while Myanmar's fire service said its workers from Hpakant and the nearby town of Lone Khin were involved in the rescue effort but did not provide any figures for the dead or missing. According to Reuters, up to 80 people could have been pushed into the lake by mining waste, according to a representative from the Kachin Network Development Foundation, a civil society organisation. File photo: Miners work in open-cast jade mines near Hpakant in Myanmar's Kachin state. (AFP Photo) Myanmar is the world's largest producer of jade, yet its mines have been plagued by accidents. An overflow of rubble thrown from vehicles to the open-pit mines is thought to have caused the avalanche. The jade mines in Myanmar are notoriously hazardous. On July 2, 2020, a major landslide at the Wai Khar jade mining site in the Hpakant area of Kachin State, Myanmar, killed between 175 and 200 miners in the country's deadliest-ever mining accident. Low-paid migrant workers who toil in the mines face perilous working conditions, especially during the monsoon season. In the industry, which is controlled by the military elite and private companies, equipment failures and other accidents are regular. (With inputs from agencies)

Myanmar jade mine landslide: One killed, over 70 feared missing

Indian Foreign Secy Harsh Shringla is on a two-day visit to Myanmar. This is the first high-level outreach from India since the Myanmar military coup.

Indian Foreign Secy Harsh Shringla visits Myanmar

Myanmar&nbsp;junta troops launched a helicopter raid on anti-coup fighters in a restive region, locals and a spokesman said Monday, as the military struggles to break resistance to its rule.

Anti-junta militias have sprung up across&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;to fight back after the February coup and a crackdown on dissent that a local monitoring group says has killed more than 1,300 people.

These "people's defence forces" (PDFs) have surprised the army with their effectiveness, analysts have said, dragging the junta into a bloody stalemate.

On Friday, junta troops launched a raid on a PDF meeting in the country's central Sagaing region using helicopters and jet fighters, locals said.&nbsp;

Two helicopters landed and deployed troops, said a Hnan Khar village resident who did not want to be named, adding that a jet had strafed a building.

Another local told AFP the military used five helicopters in the attack and that troops had fired on the village of around 6,000 people from the air.

Troops killed two PDF leaders and seven civilians after they disembarked, one of them added.

AFP was unable to verify the reports.

Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun confirmed the military had used helicopters in the raid, without saying how they were used.&nbsp;

He said he had no casualty figures.

The military typically calls on helicopters and airborne assaults when ground troops have struggled, analysts have said.&nbsp;

In May the Kachin Independence Army, an ethnic rebel group in the country's far north, said it downed a military helicopter gunship during fierce clashes near the town of Momauk.

Sagaing has seen regular clashes and increasingly bloody reprisals.

Earlier this month the United States and United Nations condemned the junta over what Washington described as "credible and sickening" reports of the killing of 11 villagers, including children.

The statements came as local media and residents said that soldiers seized 11 people from Dontaw village following mine and bomb attacks on a military convoy a day earlier.

The junta has dismissed the claims.

Myanmar junta troops launched a helicopter raid on anti-coup fighters in a restive region, locals and a spokesman said Monday, as the military struggles to break resistance to its rule.

Myanmar junta troops launched a helicopter raid on anti-coup fighters in a restive region, locals and a spokesman said Monday, as the military struggles to break resistance to its rule. Anti-junta militias have sprung up across Myanmar to fight back after the February coup and a crackdown on dissent that a local monitoring group says has killed more than 1,300 people. These "people's defence forces" (PDFs) have surprised the army with their effectiveness, analysts have said, dragging the junta into a bloody stalemate. On Friday, junta troops launched a raid on a PDF meeting in the country's central Sagaing region using helicopters and jet fighters, locals said. Two helicopters landed and deployed troops, said a Hnan Khar village resident who did not want to be named, adding that a jet had strafed a building. Another local told AFP the military used five helicopters in the attack and that troops had fired on the village of around 6,000 people from the air. Troops killed two PDF leaders and seven civilians after they disembarked, one of them added. AFP was unable to verify the reports. Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun confirmed the military had used helicopters in the raid, without saying how they were used. He said he had no casualty figures. The military typically calls on helicopters and airborne assaults when ground troops have struggled, analysts have said. In May the Kachin Independence Army, an ethnic rebel group in the country's far north, said it downed a military helicopter gunship during fierce clashes near the town of Momauk. Sagaing has seen regular clashes and increasingly bloody reprisals. Earlier this month the United States and United Nations condemned the junta over what Washington described as "credible and sickening" reports of the killing of 11 villagers, including children. The statements came as local media and residents said that soldiers seized 11 people from Dontaw village following mine and bomb attacks on a military convoy a day earlier. The junta has dismissed the claims.

Myanmar junta used helicopters in raid on anti-coup fighters: Spokesman

Since the Junta takeover in Myanmar, several pro-democracy protestors have been killed. Civilians in deep forest areas are now learning how to fire weapons in a makeshift camp.

Myanmar: Civilians learning how to fire weapons in a makeshift camp in deep forest against Military

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