ILEA001256640: Myanmar marks 78th anniversary of Armed Forces Day

Over 120,000 students sit for matriculation exam in Myanmar

STORY: Over 120,000 students sit for matriculation exam in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon's exam centers for the exam 2. various of students preparing for the matriculation exam STORYLINE: A total of 128,801 students sat for the nationwide matriculation examination of Myanmar on Monday, the first day of the exam for the academic year 2023-24, the official television channel MRTV reported on Monday. The figure represents 87.9 percent of the students who had registered for the nationwide matric exam, the media report said, adding that 146,523 students had registered for the exam. Of them, 8,428 students sat at 47 exam centers in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, the media report said. The exam was held at a total of 841 exam centers, including 830 exam centers across the country and 11 overseas exam centers, it said. The total number of students who sat for the exam this year

Myanmar commemorates 77th anniversary of Union Day

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Myanmar commemorates 76th Anniversary of Independence Day

STORY: Myanmar commemorates 76th Anniversary of Independence Day SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: Nay Pyi Taw CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Independence Day event in Nay Pyi Taw STORYLINE: Myanmar celebrated the 76th Anniversary of Independence Day with various events held nationwide, highlighted by a military band parade in its capital Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday. In his Independence Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the SAC's primary objective is to hold a free and fair multiparty democratic general election, with ongoing preparations for the electoral process. During the ceremony on Thursday morning, the armed forces' guards of honor marched in a parade, showcasing the nation's commitment to its sovereign principles. The day's festivities include a range of activities, including nationwide sports competitions. Additionally, over 9,000 prisoners were pardoned

Myanmar commemorates anniversary of nationwide ceasefire agreement

STORY: Myanmar commemorates anniversary of nationwide ceasefire agreement DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony was held in Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory on Sunday to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). During the ceremony, Chairman of the National Unity and Peacemaking Central Committee, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said signatories should adhere to their commitments in the implementation of the NCA in order to build perpetual peace, and non-signatories should come forward to the political negotiation table for the development of the nation and for the uplifting of the socio-economic lives of the people. Members of the NCA-signatory ethnic armed organizations, as well as foreign representatives who witnessed the signing of the NCA, also made remarks at the ceremony. Deng Xijun, China

China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise kicks off in Phnom Penh

STORY: China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise kicks off in Phnom Penh DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:55 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Cambodia joint humanitarian exercise STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia joint humanitarian exercise code-named "Peace Angel-2023" kicked off on Saturday morning with an opening ceremony held in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. Senior Colonel Hao Linyuan, leader of the Chinese guidance and coordination group for the exercise, and Gen. Eth Sarath, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and chief of joint staff, delivered speeches at the event. Hao said this joint exercise is an important bilateral cooperation created by the two militaries. "It is not only a pragmatic measure to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of China and Cambodia, but also an exchange and mutual learning of medical services between the Chinese and Cambodian militaries," he said. Sarath no

War in Sudan may cause fragmentation if not resolved: army chief

STORY: War in Sudan may cause fragmentation if not resolved: army chief DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of arrival of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan at the headquarters of the Sudanese Police 2. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan 3. various of police officers 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of Sudanese Armed Forces 5. various of Al-Burhan's meeting 6. various of police officers 7. various of Al-Burhan's meeting 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of Sudanese Armed Forces 9. various of Al-Burhan's meeting STORYLINE: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan said on Thursday that the current war may lead to fragmentation of the country if not resolved. Al-Burhan made the remarks when addressing the Sudanese police leaders in Port Sudan, the capital city of the Red Sea State in eastern Sud

Sudanese army chief vows no agreements with paramilitary forces

STORY: Sudanese army chief vows no agreements with paramilitary forces DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan at a naval base in eastern Sudan 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of Sudanese Armed Forces 3. various of Al-Burhan shaking hand with soldiers of the naval base STORYLINE: General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan said on Monday that he will not reach any agreement with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Al-Burhan made the remarks when addressing the soldiers of Flamingo naval base in the military area of the Red Sea region in eastern Sudan, according to Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council. "There will be no agreement with any party that betrayed the Sudanese people, and the efforts will be focused on defeating the enemy," said Al-Burhan. He stressed that the SAF would continue the war against the "rebel militia," which he said ha

Sudanese army chief vows to support people's legitimate right in pursuing democracy

STORY: Sudanese army chief vows to support people's legitimate right in pursuing democracy DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. logo of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) 2. promo of the celebrations of the SAF's 69th anniversary 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces 4. promo of the celebrations of the SAF's 69th anniversary 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces 6. promo of the celebrations of the SAF's 69th anniversary STORYLINE: General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Monday vowed that the SAF will stand with the Sudanese people and support their legitimate right to establish a state where the law, democracy, and institutions prevail. He made the remarks on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the SAF's establishment. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of the

Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Yangon 3. various of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council's meeting (courtesy of MRTV) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter "Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Monday announced the extension of the state of emergency in the country for six more months." According to the council's statement signed by Acting President U Myint Swe, the emergency period was extended in accordance with the Section 425 of the State Constitution for six more months starting from Aug. 1. The acting president said in the statement that the extension was made based on the discussions and decisions made by all NDSC members attending the council's meeting on Monday. At the meeting held in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, the NDSC members agreed that it is

MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-ARMED FORCES DAY

(230327) -- NAY PYI TAW, March 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 78th Armed Forces Day in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, March 27, 2023. Myanmar celebrated its 78th Armed Forces Day on Monday with a military parade in the capital Nay Pyi Taw in commemoration of the start of its anti-fascist movement during World War II. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

Myanmar marks 78th anniversary of Armed Forces Day

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