Myanmar Frees Over 3,000 Political Prisoners Ahead of National Election – 11/27/2025, 12:25:13 PM

Political prisoners released in Myanmar mass amnesty – Excited families are greeting relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison as part of a mass amnesty granted by the country’s military rulers ahead of next month’s election. State media reports that over 3,000 prisoners locked up for opposing army rule have been granted amnesty, and charges have been dropped against over 5,500 others.[1]

Heavy rains trigger landslides and floods in Sri Lanka – More than 20 people are dead and 14 missing as heavy rains have triggered landslides and floods across Sri Lanka. The country has stopped passenger trains and closed roads in affected areas.[1]

Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment buildings – At least 40 people are dead and hundreds missing following a major fire in Hong Kong apartment buildings, marking one of the worst fires in decades.[1][3]

Thousands protest in Bulgaria over steep tax increases – Thousands have taken to the streets of Bulgaria’s capital to protest steep tax increases in next year’s draft budget before its final vote in parliament.[1]

South Korea launches largest satellite on Nuri rocket – South Korea successfully launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027.[1]

Russian nationals arrested in France over espionage probe – French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities.[1]

Sudan’s top general announces three-month humanitarian ceasefire – Sudan’s military leadership has announced plans to enter a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, following a proposal by the U.S., United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.[1]

Gunshots reported near Guinea-Bissau presidential palace – Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television to announce they have seized power following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, occurring days after the national election.[1]

Indonesia investigates radioactive contamination in exports – Indonesia is investigating the suspected source of radioactive cesium 137following reports of contamination in some exports to the U.S. and Europe.[1]

ICC judges face rigid isolation under US sanctions – US sanctions on the International Criminal Court have intensified the isolation of ICC judges and officials, with judges being refused access to American websites and credit cards.[2]

Burkina Faso becomes military dictatorship – Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago with promises to address security and restore civilian rule, has now postponed elections until 2029, dissolved the independent electoral commission, and withdrawn Burkina Faso from ECOWAS and the ICC.[2]

Explosive weapons now leading cause of child casualties in global conflicts – Deaths and injuries caused by explosive weapons have surpassed previous leading causes such as malnutrition, disease, and lack of healthcare services as the primary cause of child casualties in global conflicts.[2]

Aid access remains constrained in Gaza – Aid deliveries into Gaza continue to face difficulties as fighting persists, with most hospitals only partially functioning and over 16,500 patients requiring urgent medical evacuation.[2]