Anti-coup protesters display pictures of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Police in Myanmar repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets Tuesday …
Exclusive: Myanmar U.N. envoy formally stakes claim as legitimate representative
Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations in New York formally staked his claim as the country’s legitimate representative in letters – seen by Reuters on Tuesday – to the U.N. General Assembly …
Myanmar’s neighbours press for Suu Kyi’s release, restoration of democracy
The calls from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) came as Myanmar police again opened fire to disperse crowds after weeks of demonstrations against military rule.
Philippines calls for release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi, return to previous state of affairs
The Philippines’ foreign minister on Tuesday called for the release of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi following a coup that has resulted in weeks of protests in the Southeast Asian nation.
Japan’s Myanmar Dilemma: How Hard To Push Against Military Coup Leaders?
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 …