Nobel laureate already on trial for sedition, illegally importing walkie-talkies, violating Covid-19 curbs during polls last year YANGON – Myanmar’s junta … More
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Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday
YANGON: Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair on Saturday (Jun 19) to mark the birthday of ousted … More
Aung San Suu Kyi confronted with sedition charge on 2nd day of trial
NAYPYIDAW : The trial of Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi entered its second day on Tuesday (June 15), … More
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi ‘seemed not very well’ as trial begins
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial on Monday, appearing unwell as the first witnesses took the … More
Aung San Suu Kyi faces fresh corruption charges in Myanmar as trial nears
The deposed leader is accused of misuse of land for a charity foundation, on top of accepting bribes of gold … More
Trial of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi to begin on Jun 14: Lawyer
NAYPYIDAW : Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will go on trial next week, her lawyer said on Monday … More
Myanmar junta moves Aung San Suu Kyi to ‘unknown location’
YANGON (BLOOMBERG) : Myanmar’s junta has moved the nation’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint from … More
Myanmar military fails to quell protests four months after coup
Myanmar protesters took to the streets on Tuesday (Jun 1) in several districts, as fighting between the army and anti-junta … More
Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
YANGON: Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in person at a court hearing on Monday (May 24) for … More
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi in good health
YANGON (REUTERS) : Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said on Saturday (May 22) that deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi … More
Myanmar security forces arrest prominent leader of campaign against coup
YANGON (REUTERS) : Myanmar security forces arrested on Thursday (April 15) one of the main leaders of the campaign against … More
Myanmar activists stage ‘bloody paint strike’ against military rule
YANGON (REUTERS) : Opponents of military rule in Myanmar splashed the colour red on Wednesday (April 14), the second day … More
UN sees Syria echoes in Myanmar conflict
Activists call for a week of protests against military coup over Myanmar’s traditional New Year holiday. The United Nations human … More
Myanmar activists call for New Year defiance; Suu Kyi hit with new charge
YANGON (REUTERS, AFP) : Opponents of Myanmar’s coup called on Monday (April 12) for people to show defiance of the … More
Myanmar’s post-coup civilian death toll climbs past 700
YANGON : A security guard was wounded in a bomb blast outside a military-owned bank in Myanmar’s second-biggest city on … More
Analysis: Myanmar’s neighbour Thailand unlikely to toughen stance on coup
BANGKOK (Reuters) : Thailand has slightly hardened its language on Myanmar by saying it is “gravely concerned” about escalating bloodshed … More
Myanmar death toll tops 500 as protesters stage ‘garbage strike’
YANGON (REUTERS) : Rubbish piled up on the streets of Myanmar’s main city on Tuesday (March 30) after activists launched … More
Myanmar junta frees 600 detainees including AP photographer
YANGON : Myanmar freed more than 600 coup detainees on Wednesday, including an Associated Press photographer arrested while covering rallies, … More
Myanmar needs a Padauk Revolution: Kathmandu Post contributor
The writer says that despite ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s flaws, she will continue to be a key player … More
Indonesia president Jokowi calls for high-level Asean meeting to discuss Myanmar crisis
SINGAPORE : Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday (March 19) called for a meeting of South-east Asian leaders to discuss … More
Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after violent crackdown
YANGON (REUTERS) : The most powerful group of Buddhist monks in Myanmar called on the junta to end violence against protesters and … More
Myanmar residents flee Yangon suburb fearing fresh military crackdown; EU readies sanctions
YANGON (REUTERS) : Thousands of residents fled an industrial suburb of Myanmar’s commercial capital on Tuesday (March 16), after it … More
Global alarm grows as more protesters killed in Myanmar crackdown
YANGON (AFP) : The international community pleaded for restraint on Monday (March 15) after at least 11 more anti-coup protesters … More
At least 18 killed in Myanmar’s anti-coup protests; martial law imposed in Yangon district
YANGON: Myanmar’s military government late on Sunday (Mar 14) imposed martial law in two densely populated Yangon townships after at … More
