Myanmar security forces killed at least 12 people, witnesses and media reported, as the acting leader of a civilian parallel government vowed in a first public address on Saturday to pursue a …
Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue ‘revolution’
The leader of a group of Myanmar politicians ousted by a military coup has vowed to press on with a “revolution” against the authorities. In his first public address, Mahn Win Khaing Than said “this …
U.S. and allies vow to restore democracy in Myanmar as violence mounts
(Reuters) – The leaders of the United States and allies India, Australia and Japan vowed on Friday to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar, where violence has escalated as coup leaders try to …
Security forces in Myanmar dig up grave of 19-year-old protester and fill it with cement days after she was shot dead during anti-coup demonstrations
Authorities entered the cemetery in Mandalay just hours after mourners laid Angel, whose real name was Ma Kyal Sin, to rest – claiming an autopsy was required to investigate her cause of death.
We ‘Have the Mind to Win This Battle’ – Myanmar Activist Speaks Out About Coup, Crackdown
Since the Myanmar military overthrew the country’s democratically elected government on February 1, thousands of coup protesters have resisted the junta daily, despite the increasing bloodshed. The …
From a tiny desk, newspaper editor opens window to chaotic Myanmar
At a tiny desk in his Canoga Park home, over a week after a military coup in his native country, Thakhin Kai Bwor was putting together the latest edition of the Myanmar Gazette. In one dispatch, …
Can Indonesia use Myanmar to balance the US and China?
Jakarta’s efforts to help its neighbour are partly aimed at solidarity, partly at impressing its democratic credentials on US President Joe Biden, experts say.
Can Indonesia use Myanmar to balance the US and China?
Jakarta’s efforts to help its neighbour are partly aimed at solidarity, partly at impressing its democratic credentials on US President Joe Biden, experts say.
Hong Kong firms face question of ethics with Myanmar investments
Hong Kong firms have been linked to two conglomerates used by the junta to control Myanmar’s economy. Post-coup, only some of those firms have had a rethink.
Fresh anti-coup protests hit Myanmar after night of deadly raids
More than 70 people have been killed in Myanmar in widespread protests since the February 1 coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners advocacy group [Reuters] 13 Mar 2021 …