myanmar news

• Cambodia prime minister visits Myanmar for talks with junta, sparking protests

  Cambodia, the current chair of the ASEAN, has been leading diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Myanmar and which adopted a five-point "consensus" peace plan in April.

  World

  Jan 7
  
• More than 30 reported killed, bodies set on fire in Myanmar

  Myanmar government troops rounded up villagers, some believed to be women and children, a witness and other reports said.

  World

  Dec 25, 2021
  
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• Myanmar military general to face grilling from Asian leaders over coup violence

  Gen. Min Aung Hlaing's decision to face the Association of Southeast Asian Nations offers a rare chance for the 10-nation bloc to directly deal with the general behind the coup.

  World

  Apr 24, 2021
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• Myanmar anti-coup protesters stage ‘silent strike’ to mourn over 700 dead

  Streets 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.

  World

  Apr 16, 2021
• Myanmar junta sentences 19 people to death as protest crackdowns continue

  The military rulers who overthrew an elected government also said on Friday that a protest campaign against its rule was dwindling because people wanted peace.

  World

  Apr 10, 2021
• Myanmar information blackout worsens with internet limited, satellites seized

  It was unclear if the internet interruptions for at least two service providers, MBT and Infinite Networks, were temporary.

  World

  Apr 8, 2021
• U.N. strongly condemns violence in Myanmar, doesn’t threaten action

  The 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.''

  World

  Apr 1, 2021
• Canada’s defence chief to join allies in condemning Myanmar junta’s violence

  The joint statement, obtained ahead of its planned release this weekend, is a rare declaration by the most senior military commanders from countries around the world.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2021
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• Death toll in Myanmar protests surpass 320 but ‘likely much higher,’ group says

  It said 11 people were killed Thursday, when it also managed to verify 23 deaths that occurred previously.

  World

  Mar 26, 2021
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• Myanmar coup’s escalating violence raises pressure for more sanctions

  The U.N. special envoy on Friday urged the Security Council to act to quell junta violence that this week killed about 50 demonstrators and injured scores more.

  World

  Mar 7, 2021