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Kachin · KachinPaleontologists from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found a partial body fossil of an ancient tapeworm preserved in mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber from Myanmar. The fossil displays unique external (armature pattern) and internal (partially invaginated tentacle and rootless hooks) features that are most consistent with the tentacles of extant trypanorhynch.See the Story
Ancient Marine Tapeworm Found Encased in 99-Million-Year-Old Amber
Myanmar (Burma) · Myanmar (Burma)At least 17 local officials carrying out the junta’s conscription efforts have been killed since a draft law was enacted early last month, according to rebel officials and residents. The number of killings has more than tripled in the last week, ahead of the official start of conscription, which the junta has said will take place in April. On March 23, RFA reported a total of six such killings. The junta enacted the “People’s Military Service …See the Story
Killings of junta military recruiters rise to 17, tripling in last week
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Myanmar (Burma) · Myanmar (Burma)China's apparent unhappiness with Myanmar's military junta has created an opportunity for an international consensus on how to address the country's post-coup political crisis, a Brussels-based think tank said. The International Crisis Group pointed to China's tacit support for the offensive against military strongholds in northern Myanmar that began last October. The ICG also noted Beijing's annoyance with the junta's failure to act against the numerous scam centers along the border that have targeted Chinese nationals.See the Story
Report: Despite its displeasure, China maintains sway with Myanmar junta
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Helicopter Crash · MandalayA junta-owned military helicopter crashed in northern Myanmar on Wednesday. The accident was caused by mechanical failure during a training exercise. The pilot and trainee onboard were not injured during the crash. Former junta air force sergeant Zayya said crashes have become more frequent because military aircraft are constantly in use.See the Story
Junta helicopter crashes during training exercise in Myanmar
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Yangon · YangonCardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, is appealing for faithful to fervently pray together and work toward peace. In a message sent to Vatican News ahead of Easter, the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Myanmar implores Almighty God to dispel the darkness of conflict and usher in a new dawn of hope and harmony.See the Story
Myanmar's Cardinal Bo: In wounded world, let us kneel in solidarity
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Rakhine · RakhineThe Arakan Army, one of the many ethnic groups opposing the military, launched an attack on a junta base in western Myanmar. Ninety junta soldiers surrendered to an ethnic army on Monday in Myanmar, residents told Radio Free Asia. The group has captured eight townships across Rakhine state and one neighboring township in northern Chin state.See the Story
Ninety junta soldiers surrender to rebel army on Myanmar border
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Myanmar (Burma) · Myanmar (Burma)Chinese fraud gangs are moving foreign trafficking victims to a casino in Myanmar, workers say. Scam centers have plagued the border areas of Thailand, Myanmar and China. The businesses typically force trafficked workers to call people across Asia and convince them to deposit money. Tens of thousands involved in the criminal schemes were deported from Myanmar in 2023.See the Story
Chinese scammers in Myanmar move trafficking victims to casino in rebel territory
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