Myanmar

Myanmar: Military Executes Four Democracy Activists Including Ex-MP

They were sentenced to death in a closed-door trial that rights groups criticised as being unjust.

2 years ago

Deadly Unrest in Myanmar as Opposition Urges ‘Defensive War’

At least 20 people have been killed in fighting between militias and Myanmar’s security forces, according to witnesses and Myanmar…

3 years ago

Myanmar’s Detained Aung San Suu Kyi to Face Court

After five years as the de facto leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi finds herself in a familiar place:…

3 years ago

UN Warns of ‘Mass Deaths’ in Myanmar after 100,000 Flee Fighting

A United Nations rights expert has warned of “mass deaths from starvation, disease and exposure” in eastern Myanmar after “brutal,…

3 years ago

Fighting Erupts in Eastern Myanmar Near Thai Border

Some of the most intense fighting in Myanmar since the country’s seized power in a coup on February 1 erupted…

4 years ago

Again, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Hit with New Criminal Charge

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been hit with another criminal charge as protests against a military coup…

4 years ago

Myanmar UN Envoy Urges No-fly Zone as Many Protesters Killed

Myanmar’s own ambassador to the United Nations has called for a no-fly zone and sanctions, as the international community puts…

4 years ago

Myanmar Death Toll Up to 550 as Online Crackdown Tightens

Attempts by Myanmar’s military to end dissent are turning to the virtual world with internet censorships and arrest warrants for…

4 years ago

Protesters Return to Myanmar Streets Despite Crackdown

Protesters against the military takeover in Myanmar returned to the streets on Wednesday despite the deadly crackdown on peaceful demonstrations…

4 years ago

Martial Law Imposed in Parts of Myanmar as at Least 39 Killed on Sunday

At least 38 protesters across Myanmar have been killed in the latest crackdown on the anti-coup movement, an advocacy group…

4 years ago

Myanmar Civilian Leader Says People Should Defend Themselves as Death Toll Mounts

The acting leader of Myanmar’s parallel civilian government said it will seek to give people the legal right to defend…

4 years ago

Myanmar Sees Deadliest Day as 38 Protesters Killed on Wednesday

At least 38 people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday in what the UN described as the "bloodiest day" since…

4 years ago

Myanmar Suppression ‘Like Tiananmen Square’ as Police Shoot Protesters, Killing at Least 9

Myanmar security forces opened fire on protests against military rule on Wednesday killing nine people, witnesses and media reported, a…

4 years ago

Myanmar Protesters March Again Despite 18 Killed on Sunday

Protesters marched in Myanmar on Monday in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed at least 18 people…

4 years ago