Myanmar
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Prisoners in Myanmar pardoned by military junta, unclear if protesters among themThe move comes as daily protests against the Feb. 1 ouster of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi continue, as does the use of deadly force against them.WorldApr 17
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Myanmar anti-coup protesters stage ‘silent strike’ to mourn over 700 deadStreets in the main city of Yangon were largely deserted, residents said, while black-clad protesters held small rallies in half a dozen cities and towns, media reported.WorldApr 16
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Myanmar anti-coup protesters shun new year celebrations amid junta crackdownThe five-day New Year holiday, known as Thingyan, is usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples and high-spirited water-dousing on the streets.WorldApr 13
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Myanmar security forces kill 82 pro-democracy protesters in single day: reportsAt least 701 protesters and bystanders have been killed by security forces since the army’s takeover, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.WorldApr 11
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Myanmar information blackout worsens with internet limited, satellites seizedIt was unclear if the internet interruptions for at least two service providers, MBT and Infinite Networks, were temporary.WorldApr 8
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Myanmar celebrities arrested for backing anti-coup protests as death toll nears 600Troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, activists and media said.WorldApr 8
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Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar launch ‘Easter egg strike’Protesters are coming out every day, often in small groups in small towns, to reject the return of military rule after a decade of tentative steps towards democracy.WorldApr 3
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5 more killed in Myanmar anti-coup protests as junta targets online criticsDespite the killing of more than 550 people by the security forces since the Feb. 1 coup, protesters are coming out every day.WorldApr 3
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U.N. strongly condemns violence in Myanmar, doesn’t threaten actionThe press statement expressed ``deep concern at the rapidly deteriorating situation'' in Myanmar and reiterated the council's call on the military ``to exercise utmost restraint.''WorldApr 1
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Myanmar faces the possibility of major civil war, UN envoy saysChristine Schraner Burgener urged the U.N. Security Council to consider ``potentially significant action'' to reverse the Feb. 1 military coup and restore democracy.WorldMar 31
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