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BBC Launches Satellite Channel to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Recovery

4/26/2025

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The BBC World Service is set to launch a vital satellite video channel in Myanmar, delivering essential information following the recent earthquake. Utilizing the Thaicom 6 satellite, this initiative aims to connect with millions impacted by the disaster and ongoing conflict, while BBC News Burmese ramps up its programming to aid in recovery efforts.

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The BBC World Service is set to launch a vital satellite video channel in Myanmar, delivering essential information following the recent earthquake. Utilizing the Thaicom 6 satellite, this initiative aims to connect with millions impacted by the disaster and ongoing conflict, while BBC News Burmese ramps up its programming to aid in recovery efforts.