Within hours of the coup in Myanmar, Washington and its allies issued condemnation and exuded “concern.” Beijing carefully “noted.” Monday’s military takeover not only risks democratic backsliding for …
Hundreds of Myanmar lawmakers under house arrest after coup
Hundreds of members of Myanmar’s Parliament were under house arrest Tuesday, confined to their government housing complex and guarded by soldiers a day after the …
Myanmar coup: who are the military figures running the country?
Army stalwarts take over Myanmar leadership after coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi and her allies from government …
India urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Myanmar after coup
India on Tuesday urged its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Myanmar after a military coup. “In view of the most recent developments in Myanmar, all Indian citizens are required to take due …
Myanmar military’s power grab sets stage for Biden admin’s first U.N. showdown with China and Russia
China, which has veto power on the U.N. Security Council, sees the military takeover in Myanmar as a mere “cabinet reshuffle.” …
Analysis: in China, Post-Coup Myanmar Likely to Find Support if Sanctions Bite
Three weeks before Myanmar’s military commander took power in a coup, he met the Chinese government’s top diplomat in an exchange that pointed to potential support as Myanmar faces the prospect of …
Myanmar coup may hit Western business interests: Trade experts
The coup may prompt some US companies to cut back on imports or pull out, experts say. The coup in Myanmar is expected to dampen the interest of companies from the United States and other Western …
Myanmar lawmakers say army guarding their housing after coup
Hundreds of members of Myanmar’s Parliament remained confined inside their government housing in the country’s capital on Tuesday, a day after the military staged a coup …
In Myanmar coup, Suu Kyi’s ouster heralds return to military rule
The civilian leader had placated the generals by defending them against genocide charges. She still found herself forced from power.
Analysis: Biden threatened Myanmar sanctions. What are his options?
By Simon Lewis, Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden, facing his first major international crisis after Myanmar’s military seized power, could impose …