A 20-year-old woman has become the first protester to die in the anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar after she was shot in the head. Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing was injured last week when police tried to …
Canada, Britain sanction Myanmar military leaders over coup
In following the United States’ lead, both Canada and Britain imposed sanctions against Myanmar’s military officials for seizing control of the country’s government in a coup committed early this …
Myanmar’s coup creates a minefield for business
For one Burmese investor in Myanmar’s nascent tech industry, the military coup of Feb. 1 brought back unwelcome memories of his country’s dark past, of an atmosphere of repression and fear, that he …
‘Abhorrent’: Malaysia’s plan for Myanmar repatriation condemned
Rights groups are urging the Malaysian government to halt plans to send more than 1,000 Myanmar people currently in immigration detention back to Myanmar despite the political turmoil triggered by the …
Monks target vehicles parked in protest against Myanmar’s coup
Monks assaulted cars parked in protest against the coup Thursday in Myanmar’s biggest city, Yangon. The incident occurred as protesters waited at a red light in front of the Arts School near …
Canada, Britain slap sanctions on Myanmar officials for abuses in military coup
Canada and Britain have joined forces once again, this time to impose new sanctions on Myanmar after its military toppled its elected government in a coup.
Myanmar vs. Its Generals
Interview: Myanmar vs. Its Generals Myanmar vs. Its Generals… On Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning the results of the November 2020 elections and throwing the country’s top …
Support the Resistance in Myanmar
Youthful protesters have imbued the resistance with an almost carnival atmosphere, most notably by projecting on the sides of buildings defiant images of a dove of peace, the three-finger salute of …
Japan, U.S., India, Australia call for return of democracy in Myanmar
Demonstrators march during a protest against the military coup, near temples in Bagan, Myanmar. REUTERS/Stringer …
‘Broken-down’ cars bring Myanmar streets to standstill in coup protest
Protesters try to block movement of security forces and civil servants, while hackers targets military …