Two more people were killed as thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets again Tuesday in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon and in several other towns to oppose military rule of the …
‘Garbage strike’ and candle-lit vigils as Myanmar death toll passes 500
Calls for ethnic minority forces to help those standing up to the ‘unfair oppression’ of the military as casualties mount …
Thailand pushes back thousands fleeing Myanmar as death toll surpasses 500
Thailand has reportedly pushed back more than 2,000 people attempting to flee neighboring Myanmar following a series of air strikes carried out by the ruling junta in the southeast of the country.
The U.S. Suspends a Major Trade Deal With Myanmar as It Steps Up Penalties for the Coup
The United States on Monday suspended a trade deal with Myanmar until a democratic government is restored in the Southeast Asian country after a Feb. 1 coup followed by a violent crackdown on protests …
Mizoram withdraws order barring shelter for those fleeing Myanmar
An Indian border state has withdrawn an order to refuse food and shelter to people from Myanmar fleeing bloodshed, two officials told Reuters on Tuesday, after the measure drew fierce public criticism …
Burmese Karen Refugees Say They Are Being Refused by Thailand Despite Public Welcome
A majority of Karen refugees pursuing safety in Thailand were turned away upon arrival, with 2,000 redirected back to their original residences in Myanmar, according to the Karen National Union. “The …
Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees
India’s border state of Manipur has withdrawn an order that told officials to “politely turn away” refugees crossing over from Myanmar. The state’s home ministry said its instructions had been …
Myanmar Crackdown Death Toll Passes 500
The death toll in the Myanmar military’s crackdown on protesters has passed 500, as armed rebel groups on Tuesday threatened the junta with retaliation if the bloodshed does not stop. World powers …
Myanmar protester death toll tops 500 as ‘garbage’ protests launched
The streets of Myanmar’s main city piled up with rubbish after protestors launched a ‘garbage strike’, a new form of civil disobedience against the military takeover. Residents of Yangon threw bags on …
Thailand denies forcing fleeing villagers back to Myanmar
Thailand’s prime minister denied Tuesday that his country’s security forces forced villagers back to Myanmar who had fled from military airstrikes, saying …