Myanmar
Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup
World
May 18, 2021
Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup
More than 800 people have been killed by Myanmar’s security forces since a wave of protests broke out across the…
US imposes fresh sanctions on Myanmar junta, targets governing body
World
May 17, 2021
US imposes fresh sanctions on Myanmar junta, targets governing body
The United States on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on Myanmar’s junta, targeting the governing State Administrative Council (SAC) and 13…
Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community
World
May 16, 2021
Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community
The people of Myanmar must not despair in the face of evil or allow themselves to be divided, Pope Francis…
Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as U.S. makes appeal
World
May 16, 2021
Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as U.S. makes appeal
Fighters of a local militia opposed to Myanmar’s junta have pulled back from the northwestern town of Mindat after days…
100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
World
May 11, 2021
100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
BANGKOK (AP) — After Myanmar’s military seized power by ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, it couldn’t…
Seven reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to ‘shake the world’
World
May 2, 2021
Seven reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to ‘shake the world’
Myanmar security forces opened fire on some of the biggest protests against military rule in days on Sunday killing seven…
Myanmar protesters march three months after coup; U.N. warns of ‘standstill’
World
May 1, 2021
Myanmar protesters march three months after coup; U.N. warns of ‘standstill’
Protesters against military rule marched in Myanmar on Saturday three months after a coup ended a democratic transition, with several…
UN report says Myanmar poverty could double from coup chaos
World
April 30, 2021
UN report says Myanmar poverty could double from coup chaos
BANGKOK (AP) — Political turmoil and disruptions following the coup in Myanmar could undo years of progress and double the…
Myanmar activists slam ASEAN-junta consensus, vow to continue protests
World
April 25, 2021
Myanmar activists slam ASEAN-junta consensus, vow to continue protests
Myanmar’s pro-democracy activists sharply criticized an agreement between the country’s junta chief and Southeast Asian leaders to end the nation’s…
Myanmar: Coup opponents announce ‘unity government’
World
April 16, 2021
Myanmar: Coup opponents announce ‘unity government’
A Myanmar council of ousted lawmakers announced on Friday they are forming a “National Unity Government,” including anti-coup activists and ethnic…