Myanmar parcel bomb blast leaves five dead, one injured

The Myanmar media said on May 4 that five were killed and another seriously injured in a parcel bomb blast in the south of the country.

Illustrative image

The blast occurred on May 3 in a village in Western Bago, killing a local former parliamentarian from the National League of Democracy, three police officers and one civilian.

On May 1 evening, the State-run broadcaster gave details of at least 11 explosions in the past 36 hours, mostly in Yangon, adding that no deaths have been recorded and there have been no claims of responsibility for the explosions./.

VNA

• Danger warning issued for Thailand’s Bangkok as extreme heat bites (25/04)
• UK supports ASEAN’s economic integration (25/04)
• ASEAN Future Forum 2024 looks to ensure comprehensive security for community (24/04)
• Malaysia, Philippines warn of severe heat in upcoming summer (24/04)
• Malaysia sees increased number of young millionaires (22/04)
• Indonesia to deploy over 5,000 police officers to secure World Water Forum (22/04)
• Indonesia: Ruang volcano's eruption forces 11,000 people to evacuate (21/04)
• EU seeks consensus amid a series of challenges (20/04)