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 …
International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as two more killed in gunfire
Two people were killed when soldiers opened fire overnight in the northern ruby mining town of Mogok, the Myanmar Now news portal reported. The bloodshed has not quelled the anger over the ouster of …
Saudi Arabia tightens rules for men marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar: Report
Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media. According to unofficial figures, there are about 500, …
EU set to sanction Myanmar military officials for coup
At least 11 Myanmar officials face sanctions for coup as UN official proposes cut in army’s access to weapons, money.
East Asia Tour-Crisis in Myanmar
On the heels of a successful meeting of the Quad, the informal strategic dialogue between the United States, Japan, Australia and India, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary …