2 week agoMyanmar's new military government warns the public not to harbour fugitive political activists after issuing arrest warrants for veteran democracy campaigners supporting massive nationwide anti-coup protests
More than 350 people in Myanmar, including officials, activists, detained since coup, several face criminal charges on "dubious grounds": UN
2 week agoPolice arrested 14 student protesters in Mawlamyine, Mon State, on Friday, after opening fire near anti_coup protesters at Mawlamyine University at 8:30 a.m. Police raided the Students' Union last night and have surrounded the campus. A sit-in protest is under way inside
2 week agoUnited States sanctions Commander-in-Chief of the Burmese military forces Min Aung Hlaing and others from Myanmar Military leadership for the Coup
2 week agoToday's sanctions "do not target the economy or people of Burma, and we have gone to great lengths to ensure we do not add to the humanitarian plight of the Burmese people," says @SecBlinken in a statement
"Today, President Biden is taking significant steps in response to the coup in Burma," says @PressSec noting the actions by @USTreasury and @CommerceGov
2 week agoPeople holding candles staged a peaceful sit-in protest in front of Karen State's Hpa-an District Court, where 10 anti-coup protesters who were arrested on Thursday morning were being detained. They were released on bail at 7 p.m
2 week agoAnti-coup protesters are on the streets of Myanmar for a sixth consecutive day despite use of force by security forces and more detentions of NLD and election officials.
2 week agoMyanmar protesters gathered for the first time across Inle Lake,Nyaung Shwe Township,Taunggyi District,in the morning of Feb11th.The protest comprises of more than 4,500 Inle residents shouting against the country's new military junta. More than 300 boats included. Feb11Coup
2 week agoPeaceful protest against military dictatorship in Bagan
Biden says US is imposing sanctions on Myanmar military leaders, others over coup
Also working with partners and allies on the right way to put pressure on the Myanmar military in wake of the BurmaCoup, says @PressSec
Biden admin plans to roll out sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over their involvement in a coup earlier this month
3 week agoBurma: Protesters took to the streets of Myanmar for Day 5, vowing to continue protests against last week's military coup, despite one person shot and wounded in yesterday's clashes
Myanmar's Military raided the Yangon HQ of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party. UN condemned unacceptable violence against the protesters demanding return to democracy
3 week agoA demonstrator dressed as superhero character Deadpool takes part in a protest against the militarycoup in Yangon, Myanmar, 10 February 2021. Photo: EPA
3 week agoMyanmar police joining anti-military government protesters in Kayah state, eastern Myanmar told to return to their posts & stop participating. But police say they stand with the citizens & will continue.
3 week agoMore Myanmar police, ministry civil servants crossing over & joining the anti-military protesters to oppose military government. 1 sign on ministry official reads don't go to the office, fight/struggle to get out of the system.
3 week agoMyanmar military has raided the NLD headquarters in Yangon, according to the party and witnesses
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned Myanmar for its increased use of force against protestors, after police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at anti-coup demonstrators defying a military ban on rallies
3 week agoPro-democracy and labour groups have condemned the military takeover in Myanmar and expressed solidarity with protesters
A suspected drug trader was killed in a "gunfight" with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar early today. Bangladesh
Police fire rubber bullets at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar capital: witness
Police in Myanmar's capital fire gunshots into the air to disperse protests against the junta: Reuters
U.S. state department spokesman says U.S. is concerned about the army's announcement restricting public gatherings in Myanmar
US denounces Myanmar protest bans, says 'stands with the people'
3 week agoMyanmar's army chief on Monday insisted military rule in the country would be different this time, as martial law was declared across swathes of the nation after massive protests against the new junta
Myanmar coup leader says 'voter fraud' justifies power grab
Martial law was declared in parts of Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay on Monday, after hundreds of thousands rallied across the country against the coup and the military issued a stern warning against further protests
Myanmar state TV says public does not accept wrongdoers, warns of legal action as protests spread
