A refugee at a relief camp in Kyaukphyu lives on one tin of rice per day, say camp leaders.

Groups say 3,000 villagers have been displaced in attacks related to China’s gas pipeline project.

Myanmar parliament approves 60-day extension in four riot-hit townships.

UN praises Myanmar government for steps towards ending recruitment of child soldiers.

Seven are handed prison terms ranging from 2 to 28 years in connection with religious violence.

Political activist is released from prison after serving just two weeks of a three-month sentence.   

Cases rising of housemaids being abused by their employers.

Former Political Prisoners Group says a number of activists have been released from Myanmar jails.

Suspected break failure caused a Myanma Airways passenger plane to overshoot runway at Mongshat.

Myanmar announces plans to evacuate 166,000 people from areas at risk.