Myanmar
Fighting Erupts in Eastern Myanmar Near Thai Border
Some of the most intense fighting in Myanmar since the country’s seized power in a coup on February 1 erupted in eastern Myanmar near the Thai border early on Tuesday,
Forces facing off against Myanmar military coup form own government
Opponents of the February 1 coup in Myanmar set up an alternate, opposition government on Friday, dubbing it the National Unity Government. Like the civilian government that was ousted by
Leader of anti-military protests arrested in Myanmar
The military in Myanmar has arrested an important leader of the anti-coup protests, local media reported and witnesses confirmed to dpa on Thursday. According to the reports, Wai Moe Naing
Again, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Hit with New Criminal Charge
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been hit with another criminal charge as protests against a military coup continue amid a deadly crackdown by security forces. The 75-year-old
Myanmar UN Envoy Urges No-fly Zone as Many Protesters Killed
Myanmar’s own ambassador to the United Nations has called for a no-fly zone and sanctions, as the international community puts more pressure on the military government to end a deadly
Myanmar general says state of emergency could be extended
The Myanmar military’s spokesman, Zaw Min Tun, said the one-year state of emergency imposed by the junta during its February coup could be extended. This indicated a push-back of potential
Myanmar Death Toll Up to 550 as Online Crackdown Tightens
Attempts by Myanmar’s military to end dissent are turning to the virtual world with internet censorships and arrest warrants for online critics as big rallies become rarer in the face
Rebel group says more than 12,000 displaced by Myanmar junta air strikes
Myanmar A rebel group has accused Myanmar’s military of deploying “excessive force”, saying on Saturday that continuous air strikes have displaced more than 12,000 unarmed civilians, including children. Late last
BBC journalist freed in Myanmar as anti-coup protests roll on
A BBC journalist held in Myanmar has been freed, the broadcaster said on Monday, as demonstrators took to the streets for fresh anti-coup protests against the military. Myanmar’s junta has
Protesters Return to Myanmar Streets Despite Crackdown
Protesters against the military takeover in Myanmar returned to the streets on Wednesday despite the deadly crackdown on peaceful demonstrations taking an increasing toll. As well as Mandalay, there were
