Myanmar’s largest city, historic anchor of commerce and a gateway to the country’s crises
Taleb al-Abdulmohsen has been found guilty of six murders and attempted murder in Magdeburg. The court rules the crime as of particular severity, making release unlikely after 15 years. The rampage occurred on December 20, 2024, targeting a Christmas market and leaving multiple dead and injured.
The WHO has documented more than 10,400 attacks on healthcare facilities, workers, and supplies since 2018, with 5,700 deaths and over 8,500 injuries in 29 countries. From Ukraine and Gaza to Sudan and Nigeria, healthcare services face heavy weapon strikes, facility destruction, and detentions, disrupting care and outbreak responses.
Pavinee Supasirivisan has been found guilty under a provision for foreign nationals who commit crimes in Myanmar. She is held at Insein Prison. The case relates to the death of a U.S. diplomat near the U.S. Embassy in Yangon. The sentencing ranges from six months to five years, with murder charges still unclear. Authorities and officials have not provided full details.
Drones attack Mandalay’s Tada-U International Airport has disrupted flights, with six suicide drones reportedly launched by the People’s Defence Force. International flights are suspended; domestic services are being redirected as officials assess damage and security concerns.