Myanmar’s military-controlled government is cracking down on coverage of mass protests, raiding media companies and detaining dozens of journalists since its Feb. 1 coup, …
Malaysia court grants challenges to Myanmar deportations
A Malaysian court is allowing two international human rights groups to mount legal challenges over the deportation of a thousand Myanmar nationals last month, said at the time to be illegal immigrants …
Myanmar party official dies in custody amid torture allegations
An official from deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) died in custody after he was arrested on Tuesday, a former parliamentarian said, the second party figure …
From land of promise to pariah state: Myanmar coup rattles foreign firms
Shortly after the military seized power, 55 foreign investors in Myanmar from Coca Cola to Facebook signed a statement committing to the country and employees there during developments of “deep …
Factbox: The foreign firms doing business in Myanmar
A military coup in Myanmar and a bloody crackdown on protesters has piled pressure on foreign companies operating in the country. Following is a snapshot of global firms doing business in Myanmar.
Malaysia court allows challenge to Myanmar nationals’ deportation
Amnesty and Asylum Access brought a case amid concern people returned to Myanmar may be at risk following military coup.
Myanmar protesters venture out despite police violence
About a thousand demonstrators against last month’s military seizure of power in Myanmar emerged cautiously Tuesday onto the streets of the country’s second-biggest …
Analysis: From land of promise to pariah state – Myanmar coup rattles foreign firms
Shortly after the military seized power, 55 foreign investors in Myanmar from Coca Cola to Facebook signed a statement committing to the country and employees there during developments of “deep …
‘It’s Better to Walk Through a Minefield’: Victims of Myanmar’s Army Speak
The military’s brutal practices go beyond killing protesters. Its soldiers have systematically raped women and forced villagers to be their human shields.
Myanmar coup: Protesters flee after being ‘trapped’ overnight
Mass protests have been seen across Myanmar since the military seized power on 1 February. More than 54 people have been killed by security forces in demonstrations so far. According to the UN, the …