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Myanmar protesters back out on streets after bloodiest day since coup

Asia Pacific Mar 4, 2021

Myanmar protesters back out on streets after bloodiest day since coup

Demonstrations continued after the United Nations said 38 people had been killed during protests on Wednesday.

'Everything will be OK': Slain Myanmar teen's T-shirt slogan spurs defiance

Asia Pacific Mar 4, 2021

'Everything will be OK': Slain Myanmar teen's T-shirt slogan spurs defiance

"Everything will be OK," read 19-year-old Angel's T-shirt as the dancer and taekwondo champion joined anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Wednesday. But she had known it might not be OK — leaving details of her blood group, a contact number and a request to donate ...

Police in Myanmar shoot protesters, killing at least nine

Asia Pacific Mar 3, 2021

Police in Myanmar shoot protesters, killing at least nine

Residents have likened the situation and oppression in the country to the time of the Beijing's student-led protests of 1989.

Southeast Asia rebuffs U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, giving generals a lifeline

Asia Pacific Mar 3, 2021

Southeast Asia rebuffs U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, giving generals a lifeline

by Philip J. Heijmans

On Tuesday, ASEAN foreign ministers sought to balance calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi with avoiding any interference in the country’s internal affairs.

Myanmar's U.N. envoy and junta make rival claims to representation

Asia Pacific Mar 3, 2021

Myanmar's U.N. envoy and junta make rival claims to representation

The claims to represent Myanmar will now likely have to be considered by a U.N. credentials committee that reports to the General Assembly, which will then make the final decision.

Myanmar police fire stun grenades as Southeast Asian ministers aim for talks

Asia Pacific Mar 2, 2021

Myanmar police fire stun grenades as Southeast Asian ministers aim for talks

The talks will come two days after the bloodiest day of unrest since the military removed Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government a month ago.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi seen in court for first time since coup

Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Mar 1, 2021

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi seen in court for first time since coup

Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faced court on Monday via video link, being seen by her lawyer for the first time since a military coup one month ago triggered relentless and massive protests. Suu Kyi's appearance came as demonstrators took to the ...

Japan condemns killing of protesters by Myanmar security forces

National / Politics Mar 1, 2021

Japan condemns killing of protesters by Myanmar security forces

Japan on Monday condemned the use of deadly force by Myanmar security forces against protesters of last month's military coup. At least 18 protesters were killed and over 30 wounded on Sunday as live ammunition was reportedly fired into crowds in a half dozen cities ...

At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence since coup

Asia Pacific Mar 1, 2021

At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence since coup

Police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday in the worst violence since the Feb. 1 military coup, the United Nations said.

At least five dead as Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day

Asia Pacific Feb 28, 2021

At least five dead as Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day

The coup has brought hundreds of thousands of protesters onto the streets and drawn condemnation from Western countries, with some imposing limited sanctions.

Myanmar envoy makes emotional appeal for U.N. action against coup

Asia Pacific / Politics Feb 27, 2021

Myanmar envoy makes emotional appeal for U.N. action against coup

Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations made an impassioned plea for the international community to take the "strongest possible action" to end the junta's rule in the country.

Japanese journalist in Myanmar released from police custody

National Feb 26, 2021

Japanese journalist in Myanmar released from police custody

"Thanks very much to all my friends. I'm OK. I'm safe," Yuki Kitazumi said after leaving a police station in Yangon following a brief detainment amid protests over the Feb. 1 coup.

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