Vast numbers of people all over Myanmar have flouted orders against demonstrations to march again in protest against the military takeover that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi …
‘We cannot hope for anything good’: Myanmar coup sparks despair for Rohingya
While Aung San Suu Kyi defended a genocidal campaign against the Muslim minority, refugees fear military rule will end dreams of a return home …
Tens of thousands protest Myanmar coup after night of fear, security patrols
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar’s major cities for a ninth day of anti-coup demonstrations on Sunday, after a fearful night as residents formed patrols and the army …
Burmese in Japan march in protest of military coup
Thousands of people from Myanmar living in Japan marched in downtown Tokyo on Sunday to protest the military coup back home, some holding photos of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi …
Seven activists charged on eighth day of Myanmar protests against coup
Seven activists were issued arrest warrants on Saturday, the eighth day of Myanmar’s protest against the military coup, over thier social media posts.
Myanmar coup: Fear and defiance at night-time arrests
People in Myanmar are reacting with defiance as authorities use night-time raids to arrest opponents of the military coup. Video footage showed people banging pots and pans to warn their neighbours of …
Myanmar protests enter 2nd week, with neither side backing down
Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday, with neither protesters nor the military government they seek to unseat showing any signs of backing down from confrontations.
Philippines keeps distance from UN resolution calling for Suu Kyi’s release
The Philippines has dissociated from a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution demanding the release of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been in detention since the military …
Anger Over Arrests in Myanmar at Anti-Coup Protests
Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup sustained mass protests for an eighth straight day on Saturday as continuing arrests of junta critics added to anger over the detention of elected leader Aung San …
Caught in Myanmar’s Rohingya Tragedy, a Bride Fights to Reach Her Groom
Braving traffickers and angry seas, a Rohingya exile from Myanmar found herself trapped on a remote island; ‘all the women here’ think about suicide.