Myanmar News

• Myanmar’s jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi given partial clemency

  The clemency was announced after Myanmar's military extended the state of emergency it imposed when it seized power from Suu Kyi's elected government more than two years ago.

  World

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• Russia, Iran, Myanmar sanctioned by Canada over human rights

  Since Russia's invasion on Feb. 24, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 1,500 individuals and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
  
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• Myanmar’s military government denies deadly air strike on school

  The number of children killed in the air strike appeared to be the highest in a single day since the army seized power in a coup in February last year.

  World

  Sep 20, 2022
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• Ex-Myanmar lawmaker dead as nation carries out first executions in nearly 50 years

  The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar said it mourned the loss of the four men and offered condolences to their families while decrying the decision to execute them.

  World

  Jul 25, 2022
• 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, 2022
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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