The bloodshed appeared to represent the deadliest day for the country since the start of the military coup in February. It came as the military junta marked the annual Armed Forces Day holiday.
As Myanmar death toll climbs, a soldier’s wife is caught between protesters and military
When Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup last month, a 32-year-old woman named May quickly became part of the resistance. Her work carries an added risk: her husband is a soldier in the very …
Dozens killed in one of deadliest days since Myanmar coup
As Myanmar’s military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday with a parade Saturday in the country’s capital, soldiers and police elsewhere reportedly killed …
Myanmar protests continue as junta chief uses Armed Forces Day to justify coup
The head of Myanmar’s junta on Saturday used the occasion of the country’s “Armed Forces Day” to try to justify the overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, as protesters marked the …
Protests in Myanmar as junta chief marks Armed Forces Day
The head of Myanmar’s junta on Saturday used the occasion of the country’s Armed Forces Day to try to justify the overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, …
Myanmar’s junta says will strive for democracy after chilling warning to protesters
(Reuters) – The leader of Myanmar’s ruling junta said on Saturday the military will protect the people and strive for democracy, as protesters called for a huge show of defiance against last month’s …
Wanted Myanmar Activist Says People ‘Expecting’ Nationwide Civil War
The military coup in Myanmar is nearly two months old, but the armed forces, also known as the Tatmadaw, are continuing their violent pushback against anti-coup demonstrators. According to the …
Since Myanmar coup, 320 protesters killed: ‘Junta used live ammunition’
Myanmar’s Assistance Association for Political Prisoners … the United States and effectively bars any U.S. person or company from conducting any sort of business with them, including supplying them …
Since Myanmar coup, 320 protesters killed: ‘Junta used live ammunition’
Myanmar’s Assistance Association for Political Prisoners … the United States and effectively bars any U.S. person or company from conducting any sort of business with them, including supplying them …
Myanmar Protest Deaths Reach 320 as US, UK, Impose Sanctions
The toll of protesters confirmed killed in Myanmar since last month’s military takeover has reached 320, a group that verifies details of deaths and arrests announced Friday. Myanmar’s Assistance …