The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s coup leaders. For Japan, among the most influential countries in Myanmar, it’s not so simple.
Myanmar police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at protesters
Police in Myanmar repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets Tuesday against crowds protesting last month’s coup, but the demonstrators regrouped after each volley and tried to defend themselves with …
Rumors are flying that China is behind the coup in Myanmar. That’s almost certainly wrong.
Protesters in Myanmar have gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Yangon and accused China of being an “accomplice” to last month’s coup. However, it isn’t clear that the Chinese government was …
Myanmar’s Military Deploys Digital Arsenal of Repression in Crackdown
The generals who staged a coup last month use surveillance drones, iPhone cracking devices and hacking software, some of it from Western countries that bar sales of such technology to Myanmar.
Myanmar protesters return to streets as crackdown continues
Demonstrators in Myanmar again took to the streets Tuesday to protest last month’s seizure of power by the military, as foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries prepared to meet to discuss the …
Myanmar protesters return to streets as crackdown continues
Demonstrators in Myanmar again took to the streets Tuesday to protest last month’s seizure of power by the military, as foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries prepared to meet to discuss the …
Myanmar’s Military Deploys Digital Arsenal of Repression in Crackdown
The generals who staged a coup last month use surveillance drones, iPhone cracking devices and hacking software, some of it from Western countries that bar sales of such technology to Myanmar.
At least 18 killed in Myanmar on bloodiest day of protests against coup
Police were out in force early and opened fire in different parts of the biggest city of Yangon after stun grenades, tear gas and shots in the air failed to break up crowds. Several wounded people …
Myanmar protester mourns brother who lost life on the bloodiest day
In shock and grief, protester Ko Ko Aung Htet Naing and his mother mourn the loss of his twin brother, who was one of the victims on Myanmar’s deadliest day since the month-long military coup. CNN’s …
U.S. to push for ‘intense’ U.N. Security Council talks on Myanmar
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Monday she hopes to use Washington’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council in March to push for more “intense …