Myanmar
Big protests across Myanmar as UN expert fears violence
World
February 17, 2021
Big protests across Myanmar as UN expert fears violence
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Demonstrators in Myanmar gathered Wednesday in their largest numbers so far to protest the military’s seizure…
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
World
February 15, 2021
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand…
Myanmar anti-coup protesters keep pressure on junta
World
February 14, 2021
Myanmar anti-coup protesters keep pressure on junta
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Vast numbers of people all over Myanmar flouted orders against demonstrations and marched again Sunday to…
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
World
February 13, 2021
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday with neither protesters nor the military…
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
World
February 12, 2021
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
Myanmar has witnessed widespread anti-coup protests this week where public anger at the military for toppling a democratically elected civilian government is…
Suu Kyi aide, electoral officials arrested in Myanmar, Biden approves sanctions
World
February 11, 2021
Suu Kyi aide, electoral officials arrested in Myanmar, Biden approves sanctions
(Reuters) – A close aide to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained in a new wave of…
Protests rock Myanmar for fifth day, West condemns security response
World
February 10, 2021
Protests rock Myanmar for fifth day, West condemns security response
(Reuters) – Protesters took to the streets of Myanmar for a fifth day on Wednesday, vowing to keep up demonstrations…
Australia demands Myanmar release detained Australian
World
February 8, 2021
Australia demands Myanmar release detained Australian
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has demanded Myanmar immediately release an Australian adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi’s government who…
Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
World
February 7, 2021
Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city on…
Thousands protest army takeover in Myanmar’s biggest city
World
February 7, 2021
Thousands protest army takeover in Myanmar’s biggest city
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Myanmar’s biggest city on Sunday and demanded…