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.
Myanmar asks India to return eight police who fled across border
Authorities in Myanmar have asked India to return several police officers who sought refuge to avoid taking orders from a military junta that seized power in the Southeast Asian country last month, an …
Lobbyist says Myanmar junta wants to improve relations with the West, spurn China
An Israeli-Canadian lobbyist hired by Myanmar’s junta said on Saturday that the generals are keen to leave politics after their coup and seek to improve relations with the United States and distance …
India steps up border patrols to stop arrivals from Myanmar
Indian security forces stepped up patrols on the border with Myanmar on Friday to stop refugees entering after some police officers crossed over to escape taking orders from the military junta there, …
Protests, Tear Gas in Myanmar After UN Envoy Urges Action
Security forces in Myanmar have again used force to disperse anti-coup protesters, a day after the U.N. special envoy urged the Security Council to take action to quell junta violence that this week …