Leaders of the military coup in Myanmar shut down the country’s internet, after asking providers to block Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Myanmar Seized by Military Coup
Military coup seizes power in Myanmar, India donates vaccines to the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, and a mendicant monk known for roaming the streets of Tokyo dies of COVID-19.
Myanmar Protesters Gather to Oppose Military Coup Despite Internet Shutdown
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, to oppose the military’s seizure of power from the country’s civilian-run government this week.
U.S. and China talk tough on Myanmar and Taiwan in tense first call since Biden took office
Diplomats from the U.S. and China spoke in the first major conversation between top administration officials since President Joe Biden took office last month.
Myanmar coup: Internet shutdown as crowds protest against military
Protesters in Yangon flash the three-finger salute, which has become a symbol of defiance in the region Myanmar’s military rulers have shut down the country’s internet as thousands of people joined …
Myanmar Protesters Gather to Oppose Military Coup
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, to oppose the military’s seizure of power from the country’s civilian-run government this week.
Thousands march in protest against Myanmar military coup – video
Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to denounce this week’s military coup and demand the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s ousted leader …
To Fight or Hide: Fear Grips Myanmar With Military Back in Charge
Dozens of arrests, beatings by mysterious thugs and telecommunication cutoffs are the new reality across the country. But civil disobedience defiantly persists.
Protests break out in Myanmar in defiance of military coup
Pro-democracy protests broke out in Myanmar’s largest city on Saturday, with thousands of people taking to the streets of Yangon in the first major organized demonstration since the military seized …
Facebook urges unblocking of Myanmar social media
Facebook is extremely concerned about orders to shut down internet access in Myanmar and called on authorities to unblock access to social media services, an official from the social media company …