The United States and Britain imposed sanctions on conglomerates controlled by Myanmar’s military on Thursday, following the generals’ Feb. 1 coup and deadly crackdown, with Washington calling it a …
Myanmar junta uses force on streets; US, UK target finances
As Myanmar’s junta used violence again to try to suppress protests against the military’s takeover, the United States and Britain announced tough sanctions against two holding companies that provide f …
Special Report: Pompeo rejected U.S. effort to declare ‘genocide’ in Myanmar on eve of coup, officials say
In the last days of the Trump administration, some U.S. officials urged outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to formally declare that the Myanmar military’s campaign against the Rohingya minority …
The secret network helping hundreds of Myanmar police flee to India
AIZAWL, India (Reuters) – Strung across remote mountain settlements, a secret network of activists and volunteers is helping spirit hundreds of defecting Myanmar policemen away from the military’s …
Sydney peace prize laureates call for more sanctions against Myanmar military figures
Marise Payne says she is considering further sanctions but advocates say it is time for action not words …
U.S. to blacklist Myanmar military companies: sources
The U.S is planning to step up sanctions on Myanmar, this time targeting business conglomerates controlled by the military.Two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday that the U.S will …
US to blacklist two Myanmar military-linked conglomerates: Report
The United States is planning to impose sanctions against two conglomerates controlled by Myanmar’s military over the generals’ February 1 coup and a deadly crackdown, two sources familiar with the …
U.S. to blacklist Myanmar military companies after deadly crackdown: sources
The United States is planning to impose sanctions on two conglomerates controlled by Myanmar’s military over the generals Feb. 1 coup and a deadly crackdown, two sources familiar with the matter said …
Idle businesses, uncollected taxes. How Myanmar is tumbling toward a ‘failed state’
The roads were clear of cars, restaurants sat empty behind metal gates, and convenience stores, the nerve center of so many neighborhoods, remained silent and dark.
Malaysia puts deportations to Myanmar on hold till after ASEAN meets – sources
Malaysia decided on Wednesday to postpone planned deportations to Myanmar until after a proposed emergency regional summit to discuss the crisis there brought on by a military coup, sources familiar …