Myanmar closes international airport in Yangon after military coup

Yangon - The airport had closed until May but gave no exact date.

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By Reuters

Published: Tue 2 Feb 2021, 3:14 PM

Last updated: Tue 2 Feb 2021, 3:17 PM

Myanmar has closed its international airport in Yangon, its main gateway, the airport’s manager said on Tuesday, following a military takeover of the country.

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Yangon airport manager Phone Myint told Reuters the airport had closed until May but gave no exact date.

The Myanmar Times newspaper reported permission to land and take off had been revoked for all flights, including relief flights, until 23:59 of May 31.

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Published: Tue 2 Feb 2021, 3:14 PM

Last updated: Tue 2 Feb 2021, 3:17 PM

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