Violence has escalated as coup leaders try to disrupt a sweeping movement of protests and civil disobedience, six weeks after a military takeover in Myanmar. Hundreds of homes have been devastated by …
Days of Killings and Defiance in Myanmar, With Neither Side Relenting
By Richard C. Paddock Soldiers and police officers shot and killed at least 51 people in Myanmar over the weekend, as they pressed their campaign of attrition against protesters who have defied them …
At least 4 shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests
At least four people were shot dead during protests in Myanmar on Sunday, as security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month’s military coup. Two of the victims …
Myanmar: Protests continue as ousted politician seeks revolution
On Saturday, four deaths were reported in Mandalay, the country’s second-biggest city, two in Pyay, a town in south-central Myanmar, and one in Twante, a suburb of Yangon. Details of all seven deaths …
At least 38 anti-coup protesters killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn
At least 38 anti-coup protesters have been killed in Myanmar, according to a local advocacy group, making for one of the bloodiest days since the demonstrations began. Violence has erupted across the …
Myanmar imposed martial law in Yangon district – state TV
March 14 (Reuters) – Myanmar state televsion said martial law had been imposed in Yangon’s Hlaingthaya district, where domestic media had reported that at least 14 protesters were killed by …
Myanmar police officer killed in protests – state television
BANGKOK, March 14 (Reuters) – One Myanmar police officer was killed and three were wounded during protests on Sunday, state television MRTV said. MRTV said the police were wounded in Bago …
At Least 51 People Killed Over the Weekend in Myanmar Protests
new video loaded: At Least 51 People Killed Over the Weekend in Myanmar Protests Demonstrators clashed with security forces throughout Myanmar on Sunday, a month and a half into steady nationwide …
Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters
At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media’s reported, as clashes between the military and anti-coup protesters continue for a sixth week. Martial law has …
Ousted Myanmar leader calls coup the nation’s ‘darkest moment’
March 14 (UPI) –One of Myanmar’s ousted government leaders called for citizens of the country to continue to resist the hostile takeover in his first public statement since the coup. Mahn Win Khaing …