Myanmar: M7.7 Earthquake Inflicts Significant Damage in Mandalay 2

A strong magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the area near Mandalay, Myanmar around 12:50 local time on Friday, March 28, with tremors felt in several other nations. This video, taken on Saturday, shows a damaged building at Mandalay University after the quake.

Myanmar: M7.7 Earthquake Inflicts Significant Damage in Mandalay

A strong earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar around 12:50 local time on Friday, March 28, causing tremors that were felt in several other nations. This video shows the premises of Mandalay University filled with smoke as a fire broke out after the quake. The earthquake resulted in at least 3,500 deaths in Myanmar. The powerful tremors led to widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads, with the most severe damage concentrated in central Myanmar.

Myanmar soccer goalie receives official refugee status in Japan

Pyae Lyan Aung, a Myanmar national soccer goalkeeper who refused to return home after protesting against the February military coup in his country, officially received a certificate of refugee status in Japan on Friday, the player and his lawyer said. The Immigration Service Agency of Japan granted him the status of long-term resident, which allows him to stay in Japan for five years, saying he could face persecution if he returns to Myanmar. "I am grateful to Japanese people, the Japanese government and everyone who has supported me so far. I am relieved," he told reporters after receiving the certificate at the Osaka Regional Immigration Services Bureau, adding he wishes to study Japanese and work in Japan.

Myanmar goalie who gave protest salute chooses to stay in Japan

OSAKA, June 17 Kyodo - A substitute goalkeeper of the Myanmar national team who raised a three-finger salute in protest against the country's military during a qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup in late May told Kyodo News on Wednesday that he has chosen to stay in Japan rather than go home with his teammates. Speaking to reporters through a supporter at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture early Thursday, Pyae Lyan Aung, 27, said he refused to return home of his own accord and that he will apply for refugee status.

Myanmar soccer goalie receives official refugee status in Japan

Myanmar soccer goalie receives official refugee status in Japan

Pyae Lyan Aung, a Myanmar national soccer goalkeeper who refused to return home after protesting against the February 2021 military coup in his country, holds a certificate showing his refugee status in Japan on Aug. 20, 2021, in Osaka.

Myanmar soccer goalie receives official refugee status in Japan

Myanmar soccer goalie receives official refugee status in Japan

Pyae Lyan Aung, a Myanmar national soccer goalkeeper who refused to return home after protesting against the February 2021 military coup in his country, gives a three-finger salute while holding a certificate showing his refugee status in Japan on Aug. 20, 2021, in Osaka.

Myanmar soccer player files for asylum in Japan after protest salute

A Myanmar national soccer goalkeeper applied for refugee status in Japan on Tuesday after expressing fear for his life for making a three-finger salute in protest at the military coup in his country during a recent World Cup qualifier near Tokyo, his lawyer said. Pyae Lyan Aung, who refused to return home with his teammates last week after the soccer match, submitted an application with the Osaka Regional Immigration Services Bureau, according to the lawyer.

Japan to let asylum-seeking Myanmar footballer stay 6 months

Japan to let asylum-seeking Myanmar footballer stay 6 months

Pyae Lyan Aung holds his residence card in Osaka on July 2, 2021. Japan approved a six-month visa for the goalkeeper on Myanmar's national football team who refused to return home after making a three-finger salute in protest at the military coup in his country during a World Cup qualifier in Chiba in late May.

Myanmar footballer files for asylum in Japan

Myanmar footballer files for asylum in Japan

Pyae Lyan Aung smiles after applying for refugee status in Osaka, Japan, on June 22, 2021. The Myanmar national football goalkeeper has expressed fear for his life for making a three-finger salute in protest at the military coup in his country during a World Cup qualifier in Chiba, near Tokyo, in late May, according to his lawyer.