Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month’s coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon to crack down on …
WRAPUP 3-Protesters back on Myanmar streets after night raids by security forces
Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month’s coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon to crack down on …
Myanmar Security Forces Arrest at Least 3 in Night Raids
Myanmar security forces conducted overnight raids Saturday night into Sunday morning in several districts of Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, residents said. At least three people were arrested in …
Protesters back on Myanmar streets after night raids by security forces
Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month’s coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon to crack down on …
Escalating Violence Ups Pressure for Myanmar Sanctions
The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the February 1 coup is adding to pressure for more sanctions against the junta.
Vietnam calls on Myanmar to end violence, find satisfactory solution
Vietnam has called on parties in Myanmar to restrain, end violence, ensure safety for civilians, and conduct dialogues towards a satisfactory solution in conformity with the country’s Constitution and …
Protests Erupt Across Myanmar as Military Crackdown Continues
A crackdown against anti-military protests continued across Myanmar on March 6 as authorities worked to quash demonstrations in several cities, local news reports said.This footage, by local news …
Journalists’ group calls for release of reporters in Myanmar
The Society of Professional Journalists, saying it is “frustrated and fed up” with the arrests of reporters doing their jobs, has called on Myanmar to release Associated …
Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests
The Southeast Asian country has been plunged into turmoil since the military overthrew and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb. 1. There were sporadic protests across Myanmar on Saturday …
Myanmar protests continue as UN urged to hear ‘desperate pleas’
Crackdown on anti-coup protesters continues in Myanmar as UN envoy calls on Security Council to take immediate action.