Myanmar torches illicit drugs worth $180m on World Drug Day, says state media

14 Sept 00:56 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar publicly destroyed $179.5 million worth of seized illegal drugs in Yangon to mark World Drug Day, as reported by state media MRTV.
This significant drug destruction occurs as a UN report highlights a 33% surge in opium cultivation in Myanmar last year, directly linked to the country's post-coup political and economic instability.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Yesterday 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.