Aung San Suu Kyi is an immensely popular figure in Myanmar for her opposition to the military, which had seized power in a 1962 coup and stamped out all dissent for decades. A Nobel Peace Prize …
Threat of Myanmar coup was never far away
Analysis: Despite her popularity Aung San Suu Kyi never had leverage to curb military’s power …
Aung San Suu Kyi detention and Myanmar coup explained
Myanmar’s military seized power of the Southeast Asian country in a coup on Monday, after detaining the country’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and numerous other top government figures.
What is going on in Myanmar after military coup removes Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar’s path to democracy looks like it may have come to an abrupt stop this week with a sudden military coup that removed the 75-year-old Suu Kyi from power.
Biden under pressure for strong U.S. response to Myanmar coup
President Joe Biden’s administration is under pressure for a swift and strong U.S. response to the military takeover in Myanmar, a crisis that could be a first major test of its bid to work with …
Philippines won’t meddle: It’s an internal matter
The Philippines is prioritizing the safety of its citizens in Myanmar and sees the military takeover in the country as “an internal matter that we will not meddle with,” presidential spokesman Harry …
West condemns Myanmar coup, China’s response more muted
The United Nations led condemnation of Myanmar’s military on Monday after it seized power, calling for the release of elected leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar banks to shut temporarily: bankers association
Myanmar banks agreed to temporarily shut all financial services on Monday due to poor internet connections during the current political situation, the Myanmar Bankers Association said in a statement.
Myanmar banks to shut temporarily: bankers association
Myanmar banks agreed to temporarily shut all financial services on Monday due to poor internet connections during the current political situation, the Myanmar Bankers Association said in a statement.
Cambodia monitors the situation in Myanmar
Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Cambodia is monitoring the current situation in Myanmar as Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an …