Military Myanmar

• Myanmar military ‘very surprised’ that coup is facing opposition: U.N. envoy

  Christine Schraner Burgener told U.N. correspondents that military leaders effectively shrugged when told they would face sanctions and isolation after seizing power a month ago.

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  Mar 4, 2021
  
• Myanmar activists continue anti-coup protests after dozens killed in crackdown

  Police and soldiers opened fire with live rounds on Wednesday with little warning, witnesses said, a day after neighboring countries had called on the junta to show restraint.

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  Mar 4, 2021
  
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• Police continue to crack down on Myanmar protests after talks to end coup stall

  Foreign Ministers from Southeast Asia urged restraint but failed to unite behind a call for the military to release ousted government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and restore democracy.

  World

  Mar 3, 2021
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• Myanmar police open fire on anti-coup protesters ahead of talks with military

  Foreign ministers of neighboring countries were due to hold talks with the military in a bid to quell violence and find a way out of the crisis.

  World

  Mar 2, 2021
• At least 18 killed, 30 wounded in Myanmar anti-coup protest crackdown: UN

  Confirming reports of protesters’ deaths has been difficult amid the chaos and general lack of news from official sources.

  World

  Feb 28, 2021
• 2 anti-coup protesters killed in Myanmar: reports

  At least five people were injured by rubber bullets and had to be carried away in ambulances, according to an Associated Press journalist who witnessed the violence.

  World

  Feb 20, 2021