Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.
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What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War
As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.
What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War
As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Air Assaults Amid Major Prisoner Swap
The hourslong raids, involving hundreds of drones, were a reminder that any diplomatic resolution to the conflict remains far off.
Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Exchange of Prisoners of War
Each side reported that 390 of its people had been returned, and more swaps are expected this weekend.
Families in Ukraine Wait for P.O.W.s to Come Home, at Last
In a parking lot in Ukraine, hundreds of family members gathered to greet loved ones being repatriated from Russian prisons. Amid happy reunions, there was anguish, too.
Two Chinese Citizens Captured in Ukraine While Fighting for Russia, Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president did not suggest that they had been sent by Beijing’s military, but he pointed to their presence as further evidence that Moscow was not truly interested in peace.
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.