BBC speaks to civilians suffering in rebel-held Myanmar
Global News Podcast
BBC
4.2 • 7.8K Ratings
🗓️ 22 December 2025
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
The BBC has gained rare access to rebel-held parts of Myanmar, where thousands of civilians have been displaced in an air and ground offensive by the country's military government. The attacks in Myanmar's western Chin State come ahead of the country's first general election since the army overthrew the government in 2021. Also: Israel’s security cabinet officially recognises 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. And: Spaniards prepare for their annual Christmas lottery, known as "El Gordo". The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: [email protected]
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| 0:36.2 | The military government in Myanmar has been bombing |
| 0:38.5 | schools and churches in rebel-held areas, according to evidence seen by the BBC. |
| 0:44.4 | Israel has recognised 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, and US officials say the |
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| 1:12.4 | Rasmataz. Schools and churches in rebel-held areas bombed, civilians including children killed, |
| 1:23.6 | all at the hands of Myanmar's military government, according to evidence seen by the BBC. |
| 1:28.8 | The attacks in Myanmar's western Chin state |
| 1:31.2 | come ahead of the country's first general election |
| 1:33.7 | since the army overthrew the government in 2021. |
| 1:37.5 | Critics describe the vote as a sham. |
| 1:40.0 | The military government does not allow foreign journalists |
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