Protesters in Myanmar marched in several cities Monday in defiance of a deadly crackdown on demonstrators Sunday. Security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades Monday to disperse demonstrators in …
Today’s D Brief: Afghanistan envoy’s tour; Troops helping vaccinate; 18 killed in Myanmar protests; Iran on nuke talks; And a bit more.
According to one key Kabul negotiator, 1,523 civilians have been killed across Afghanistan since the so-called “ Doha agreement ” was signed in Feb. 2020 between the Taliban and the Trump White House.
Today’s D Brief: Afghanistan envoy’s tour; Troops helping vaccinate; 18 killed in Myanmar protests; Iran on nuke talks; And a bit more.
According to one key Kabul negotiator, 1,523 civilians have been killed across Afghanistan since the so-called “ Doha agreement ” was signed in Feb. 2020 between the Taliban and the Trump White House.
Defying deadly crackdown, crowds again protest Myanmar coup
Police in Myanmar’s biggest city fired tear gas Monday at defiant crowds who returned to the streets to protest last month’s coup, despite reports that security forces …
Myanmar court files fresh charges against Aung San Suu Kyi as mass protests continue
In defiance of a bloody crackdown that killed at least 18, Myanmar anti-coup protests continued Monday as ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court over fresh charges from the ruling military …
Myanmar protester: I am scared but we still have to fight for freedom
“But we still have to fight for the democracy we want. “Me and my fellow protesters will fight until we get our leaders back.” Myanmar protester: I am scared but we must fight. Video, 00:02:14Myanmar …
Protests continue after the bloodiest day since Myanmar military coup started
Demonstrators take shelter behind a barricade and some vehicles as riot police officers stand in front of them during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Str …
The coup in Myanmar: One month and counting
Banks and businesses are shut down, ATMs empty, the local bus service is almost non-existent, and petrol prices have gone up by 20 per cent in less than a month * One of the most-repeated slogans of …
Aung San Suu Kyi hit with another charge as defiant protesters return to Myanmar streets following deadly crackdown
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with another charge Monday, as protesters returned to the streets in a show of defiance following the deadliest day since the military seized …
Explainer: West looks to tougher sanctions as Myanmar violence intensifies
A crackdown by security forces in Myanmar in which at least 18 anti-coup demonstrators were killed has brought renewed calls for tougher international sanctions on the ruling junta.