Another seven protesters were shot dead in Myanmar today prompting widespread international condemnation at the crackdown which has seen more than 60 killed and 2,000 arrested.
Myanmar junta spurns UN appeal, kills more protesters
Spurning an appeal by the United Nations to top using lethal force against peaceful demonstrators, security forces in Myanmar on Thursday fatally shot at least 10 people protesting against last …
U.N. unites to condemn Myanmar’s junta, but the killings continue
United Nations — The bloodshed in Myanmar has drawn an unusual consensus from the 15 nations on the U.N. Security Council, which adopted its strongest statement to date on Wednesday condemning “the …
Myanmar’s military accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 and gold
image captionAung San Suu Kyi was detained in February when the military took over Myanmar Myanmar’s military rulers have accused the ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of illegally accepting $600,000 …
“Chinese business, Out!” Myanmar anger threatens investment plans
Hailed by China as a symbol of “mutually beneficial cooperation”, the pipeline has become a target for public anger over perceptions Beijing is backing the junta that seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.
“Chinese business, Out!” Myanmar anger threatens investment plans
Hailed by China as a symbol of “mutually beneficial cooperation”, the pipeline has become a target for public anger over perceptions Beijing is backing the junta that seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.
Five protesters killed in central Myanmar town -witness, media
At least five protesters were killed in the central Myanmar town of Myaing on Thursday, a witness and domestic media said. The witness, who was in Myaing hospital, said doctors had declared five …
China backs U.N. statement condemning Myanmar military’s “violence against peaceful protestors”
United Nations — The bloodshed in Myanmar has drawn an unusual consensus from the 15 nations on the U.N. Security Council, which adopted its strongest statement to date on Wednesday condemning “the …
Myanmar protesters stage rallies as army accused of using battle tactics
(Reuters) – Protesters took to the streets in several parts of Myanmar on Thursday, defying an increasingly brutal crackdown by security forces that rights group Amnesty International says are now …
Myanmar army using battle tactics against protests: Amnesty
(Reuters) – Myanmar’s military is using battlefield weapons and lethal force in its crackdown on protesters against last month’s coup, Amnesty International said on Thursday. The rights group said …