In this episode of the roundup, we talk about the ongoing military coup in Myanmar, Nepal’s constitutional crisis, updates on vaccine rollouts across Southasia, and more. Raisa Wickrematunge: Hi …
Singapore businessman to end army-linked Myanmar investment
Following coup, director of gaming company Razer says he will exit investment in tobacco firm linked to Myanmar forces.
Myanmar coup: Protesters march in defiance of gatherings ban
Protesters have begun marching in Myanmar for the fourth straight day of street protests despite a ban on large gatherings, according to local media. Gatherings of more than five people are illegal …
Myanmar protesters march again, defying ban on gatherings
Demonstrators against Myanmar’s military takeover took to the streets again Tuesday in defiance of new rules that make their protests illegal. Police were arresting protesters and using water cannons …
Coronavirus testing collapses in Myanmar after coup
Testing for coronavirus has collapsed in Myanmar after a military coup prompted a campaign of civil disobedience led by doctors and mass protests swept the country, official testing figures showed.
Biden, India’s Modi Discuss Myanmar, Security Challenges Posed by China
The president has yet to speak with China’s leader, but his phone calls with allies have set the stage.
Monks, nurses join third day of protests against Myanmar coup
The National League of Democracy led by Aung San Suu Kyi, a former political prisoner and figurehead of Myanmar’s long struggle against dictatorship, won 83% of available seats in the Nov. 8 election …
Thousands go on nationwide strike in Myanmar
Workers across Myanmar have gone on a nationwide strike, as protests calling for the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy to be restored continued for a third day.Thousands …
Myanmar Denies U.S. Contact With Deposed Leader Aung San Suu Kyi as Protests Continue
Attempts by the U.S. State Department to contact deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is currently detained, were rejected.
Biden, Modi Hold Talks on Myanmar, Security Challenges Posed by China
The president has yet to speak with China’s leader, but his phone calls with allies have set the stage.