Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Myanmar seizes firearms, ammunition in central region

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YANGON – Myanmar authorities have seized a large amount of firearms and ammunition in Mandalay region, the Information Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. The seizure was made by security force members in Amarapura township on Oct. 5. A total of 200 assault rifles, 20 machine guns, 32,640 rounds of ammunition and related materials … Read more

United Nations calls for immediate halt of arms sales to Myanmar

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The United Nations has called on the Myanmar government to immediately suspend arms sales following a military coup in February. The UN General Assembly also passed a resolution condemning the military coup in Myanmar in February this year. The General Assembly also demanded immediate release of Myanmar’s political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and … Read more