Detained protesters are now thought to be in Insein prison, but have been unable to see lawyers or their families.
Court hearing due for Associated Press reporter in Myanmar
A court in Myanmar is scheduled to hold a hearing on Friday for an Associated Press journalist detained while covering demonstrations against the military’s seizure of …
U.N. rights expert says Myanmar death toll hits 70, seeks sanctions
The United Nations human rights investigator on Myanmar said on Thursday the military junta had “murdered” at least 70 people since its Feb. 1 coup, perpetrating killings, torture and persecution that …
Myanmar’s searing smartphone images flood a watching world
The world is watching violent events unfold in Myanmar for many reasons, but perhaps one above all: because it can.
A Small Town and a Spray of Bullets in Myanmar
Police officers shot into a cluster of unarmed civilians in a tiny town on Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 20.
Myanmar military accuses Aung Suu Kyi of taking £430,000 bribes as another seven people are killed
Another seven protesters were shot dead in Myanmar today prompting widespread international condemnation at the crackdown which has seen more than 60 killed and 2,000 arrested.
Myanmar junta spurns UN appeal, kills more protesters
Spurning an appeal by the United Nations to top using lethal force against peaceful demonstrators, security forces in Myanmar on Thursday fatally shot at least 10 people protesting against last …
U.N. unites to condemn Myanmar’s junta, but the killings continue
United Nations — The bloodshed in Myanmar has drawn an unusual consensus from the 15 nations on the U.N. Security Council, which adopted its strongest statement to date on Wednesday condemning “the …
Myanmar’s military accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 and gold
image captionAung San Suu Kyi was detained in February when the military took over Myanmar Myanmar’s military rulers have accused the ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of illegally accepting $600,000 …
“Chinese business, Out!” Myanmar anger threatens investment plans
Hailed by China as a symbol of “mutually beneficial cooperation”, the pipeline has become a target for public anger over perceptions Beijing is backing the junta that seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.