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Myanmar protesters take up Easter eggs as symbol

Asia Pacific Apr 4, 2021

Myanmar protesters take up Easter eggs as symbol

Despite killings, protesters are coming out every day to reject the return of military rule after a decade of tentative steps toward democracy.

Strong relations likely to keep Thailand from toughening stance on Myanmar coup

Asia Pacific Apr 3, 2021

Strong relations likely to keep Thailand from toughening stance on Myanmar coup

by Kay Johnson and Panarat Thepgumpanat

Military ties and fears of a flood of refugees mean Bangkok is unlikely to go further than saying it is 'gravely concerned' over bloodshed in its neighboring country, analysts say.

Myanmar civil war fears growing after airstrikes on ethnic army

Asia Pacific Mar 30, 2021

Myanmar civil war fears growing after airstrikes on ethnic army

The prospect of a wider fight with potentially dozens of armed militias risks even more bloodshed.

Inside the 'spring revolution' opposing Myanmar's military coup

Asia Pacific | FOCUS Mar 23, 2021

Inside the 'spring revolution' opposing Myanmar's military coup

by Poppy Mcpherson

Scores of politicians, officials and activists are taking part in an unprecedented struggle for control of Myanmar playing out across the country and overseas.

Suu Kyi aide among new wave of arrests in Myanmar as Biden approves sanctions

Asia Pacific Feb 11, 2021

Suu Kyi aide among new wave of arrests in Myanmar as Biden approves sanctions

Derek Mitchell, a former U.S. ambassador to Mynamar, said it was vital to get nations such as Japan, India and Singapore involved in a strong response.

'Rude and insolent': Fraught talks preceded coup by Myanmar army

Asia Pacific Feb 10, 2021

'Rude and insolent': Fraught talks preceded coup by Myanmar army

by Poppy Mcpherson

Interviews with government advisers and others who worked with Aung San Suu Kyi help reconstruct the events that led to the Feb. 1 coup.

Military moves into Yangon as anti-coup protesters flood streets

Asia Pacific Feb 9, 2021

Military moves into Yangon as anti-coup protesters flood streets

Tens of thousands of demonstrators have swarmed streets across the nation since the weekend, using social media to quickly mobilize supporters around three main demands.

Facebook disrupted in Myanmar as U.N. chief says coup must fail

Asia Pacific Feb 4, 2021

Facebook disrupted in Myanmar as U.N. chief says coup must fail

Fears are growing that the military will drag 54 million people back to the decades of junta rule that turned Myanmar into one of Asia's most repressive nations.

Myanmar’s coup must be reversed

Editorials / Commentary Feb 4, 2021

Myanmar’s coup must be reversed

During the darkest days of Myanmar's military junta, Tokyo governments worried that isolating Myanmar would push it into China’s sphere of influence.

Coup sparks outcry on Myanmar social media as West ponders next step

Asia Pacific Feb 2, 2021

Coup sparks outcry on Myanmar social media as West ponders next step

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Japan has “serious concerns” about the situation and urged Myanmar to “promptly restore a democratic political system” in the Southeast Asian country.

All eyes on Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing as military seizes power

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Feb 1, 2021

All eyes on Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing as military seizes power

Myanmar's powerful military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is in the spotlight after politicians from the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party were detained and the army announced it was taking power. Myanmar's military is notoriously reclusive and even sophisticated observers know little ...

U.S. imposes sanctions on Myanmar commander in chief over Rohingya abuses

Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Jul 17, 2019

U.S. imposes sanctions on Myanmar commander in chief over Rohingya abuses

The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Myanmar military's Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them from entry to the United States. The steps, which also covered Min Aung Hlaing's ...

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