The legal assessment has important symbolic significance and will force the curtailment of U.S. assistance to the Myanmar government, though that aid is very limited.
Biden administration declares ‘coup’ in Myanmar, triggering review of U.S. aid
The Biden administration concluded Tuesday that the military seizure of power in Myanmar and detainment of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi constituted a military coup d’etat, triggering a review of U …
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps fear returning to Myanmar after coup
Rohingya refugees say they are more afraid than ever to return to Myanmar, now that the military is in complete control.
Kuwait- UN strongly condemns military coup in Myanmar
The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the detention of Myanmar’s top political leaders and government officials, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win …
Why China Stands to Gain from the Coup in Myanmar
“Beijing is happy to do business with anyone in power in Myanmar, but the Western retreat will be welcome news.” …
After Myanmar coup, China is muted while U.S. condemns military takeover
Within hours of the coup in Myanmar, Washington and its allies issued condemnation and exuded “concern.” Beijing carefully “noted.” Monday’s military takeover not only risks democratic backsliding for …
Hundreds of Myanmar lawmakers under house arrest after coup
Hundreds of members of Myanmar’s Parliament were under house arrest Tuesday, confined to their government housing complex and guarded by soldiers a day after the …
Myanmar coup: who are the military figures running the country?
Army stalwarts take over Myanmar leadership after coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi and her allies from government …
India urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Myanmar after coup
India on Tuesday urged its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Myanmar after a military coup. “In view of the most recent developments in Myanmar, all Indian citizens are required to take due …
Myanmar military’s power grab sets stage for Biden admin’s first U.N. showdown with China and Russia
China, which has veto power on the U.N. Security Council, sees the military takeover in Myanmar as a mere “cabinet reshuffle.” …