Myanmar Coup
Human rights violations in Myanmar: European Council imposes fresh sanctions
The European Council today adopted a fourth round of sanctions given the continuing grave situation and intensifying human rights violations in Myanmar.
Myanmar military arrests more journalists
Myanmar's military government has arrested two more local journalists, army-owned television reported on Saturday, the latest among dozens of detentions in a sweeping crackdown on the media since a Feb. 1 coup.
After months of failed talks, ASEAN under pressure to appoint envoy
Foreign ministers from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are under pressure to appoint a special envoy to Myanmar this week after months of negotiations have failed to find a consensus candidate.
UN says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
An estimated 230,000 people have been displaced by fighting in Myanmar and need assistance, the United Nations said on Thursday, as a major armed ethnic group expressed concern about military force, civilian deaths and a widening of the conflict.
Moscow committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar: Russian defence minister tells visiting junta leader
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told visiting junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that Moscow is committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar, Russia’s RIA news agency reported.
Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda, rights group says
Facebook’s recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company’s own policies in Myanmar following a military takeover in February, a new report by the rights group Global Witness says.
Britain tightens sanctions net on Myanmar military
Britain added three Myanmar entities to its sanctions list on Monday: state-owned pearl and timber firms, and the 'State Administration Council' which runs the functions of the state, a notice posted on the British government website said.
Pope Francis pleads for humanitarian corridors in Myanmar
Vatican Head Pope Francis has pleaded for humanitarian corridors to be allowed in Myanmar that has been witnessing conflicts since the February 1 military coup.
UNHCR urges countries to accept refugees fleeing Myanmar
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has made urgent calls across the region to offer refuge and protection to all those fleeing Myanmar for safety amid escalating violence in the country.
Myanmar protesters defy crackdown as UN envoy warns of 'imminent bloodbath'
Myanmar activists held protests across the country overnight two months after the military seized power, as a United Nations special envoy warned that “a bloodbath is imminent” because of the intensified crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations.
Myanmar junta deepens violence with new air attacks in east
The military launched more airstrikes in eastern Myanmar after earlier attacks forced thousands of ethnic Karen to flee into Thailand and further escalating violence two months after the junta seized power.
Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
Myanmar activists held candle-lit vigils overnight after scores of deaths in recent days from a military crackdown on anti-coup protesters and clashes in ethnic border areas, as the United States ordered non-essential embassy staff to leave.
Japan suspends new aid to Myanmar over military coup
Japan has suspended the provision of new aid to Myanmar in response to last month's military coup, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said yesterday, as the violent crackdown against protesters draws a wave of international condemnation.
Myanmar death toll tops 500 as protesters defy junta’s forces
Myanmar’s security forces have killed more than 500 civilians in nearly two months of efforts to stop protests against a February 1 coup, an advocacy group said, as thousands of people took to the streets again despite the growing toll.
Myanmar bloodshed 'absolutely outrageous', Biden says after deadliest day
US President Joe Biden has led global condemnation of an "absolutely outrageous" crackdown by Myanmar's junta that left more than 100 people -- including several children -- dead in the bloodiest day since the February 1 coup.
Myanmar army launches air strikes in Karen state, group says
Myanmar army fighter jets launched air strikes on Saturday on a village near the Thai border in territory controlled by an armed ethnic group, the group said, as fears grow of civil war following last month’s military coup.
Myanmar’s junta says will strive for democracy after warning anti-coup protesters
The leader of Myanmar’s ruling junta Min Aung Hlaing said that the military will protect the people and strive for democracy, as protesters called for a huge show of defiance against the February 1 coup despite warnings they risked being shot.
Myanmar sees more protests as World Bank warns of economic slump
Myanmar anti-coup protesters staged more rallies after the military reportedly shot dead nine people a day earlier and as the World Bank warned the country’s economy could slump 10% this year due to the turmoil.
