Companies in Myanmar are struggling to operate in an increasingly volatile environment, as the military junta uses lethal violence against a swelling protest movement and swaths of the country’s …
Fleeing coup, Myanmar refugees in India seek asylum
Fleeing coup, Myanmar refugees in India seek asylum Several Myanmar police officers who fled to India after defying army orders to shoot opponents of last month’s coup are urging Prime Minister …
Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night
The violent suppression has drawn the condemnation of Western governments and increasingly the unprecedented criticism of some of Myanmar’s Asian neighbours. The violence has also forced people …
TikTok banning some accounts in Myanmar in attempt to stop the spread of violent videos
TikTok says it has “aggressively banned” numerous accounts and devices in Myanmar, in an attempt to curb misinformation and the spread of violent videos on its platform. Rest of World reported that …
Myanmar’s besieged resistance dreams of ‘people’s army’ to counter junta
As an adolescent, Aung, 27, wanted to enlist in the Myanmar military until his family spelt out the horrors of the institution. Now, he has seen them firsthand. “I hate them,” he says from an …
What’s happening in Myanmar? Military coup and protests explained visually
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to Myanmar’s streets to protest the Feb. 1 military coup d ‘etat and brutal violence against civilians. The military, known as the Tatmadaw, took over after it …
International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as protesters march, one killed
Opponents of Myanmar’s coup protested again on Saturday and international pressure grew on the military junta to halt its repression of democracy supporters, with Asian neighbours joining Western …
Myanmar: 14 House Republicans vote against a measure condemning military coup
The House on Friday overwhelmingly supported a measure condemning the military coup in Myanmar that ousted the country’s civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. But some conservative Republicans didn’t …
Thai army denies supplying rice to Myanmar forces
Thailand’s army has denied supplying rice to units of Myanmar’s armed forces and said on Saturday any food being sent over the border was part of normal trade. Myanmar’s military is facing …
Striking Myanmar rail workers move out as protests continue
Residents of Myanmar’s second-biggest city helped striking railway workers move out of their state-supplied housing Saturday after the authorities said they would have to leave if they kept supporting …