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Myanmar coup

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Published 14 Jun, 2021 05:26pm
  • Suu Kyi, 75, faces a slew of charges since being overthrown by the army in a Feb. 1 coup that cut short a decade of tentative democratic reforms and has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.
  • She also faces charges of incitement - with hearings set for Tuesday - and more serious charges of violating the Official Secrets Act and under the Anti-Corruption Law.
Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against Suu Kyi

Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against Suu Kyi

Updated 10 Jun, 2021 05:36pm
  • The cases are the latest of a series brought against elected leader Suu Kyi, 75, who was overthrown by the army on Feb. 1 in a coup that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.
  • She might have defects but personal greed and corruption are not her traits. Those who accuse her of greed and corruption are spitting towards the sky.
EU to impose new sanctions on Myanmar junta, companies

EU to impose new sanctions on Myanmar junta, companies

Published 03 Jun, 2021 07:47pm
  • "There is a third row of sanctions in preparation that will be approved (in) the coming days (targeting) personnel of the military junta and also the entity that represents the economic interests of the military," he said.
Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels in northwest town

Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels in northwest town

Published 15 May, 2021 05:29pm
  • "We are running for our lives," one resident told Reuters from Mindat, a hill town just over 100 km (60 miles) from the border with India.
  • "There are around 20,000 people trapped in town, most of them are kids, old people," the resident added. "My friend's three nieces were hit by shrapnel. They are not even teens."
US suspends all trade engagement with Myanmar until elected government returns

US suspends all trade engagement with Myanmar until elected government returns

Published 29 Mar, 2021 08:39pm
  • Tai said in a statement that Myanmar security forces' killing of peaceful protesters, students, workers and labor leaders and children "has shocked the conscience of the international community."
  • "These actions are a direct assault on the country's transition to democracy and the efforts of the Burmese people to achieve a peaceful and prosperous future," said Tai, who was sworn into office on March 18.
Norway urges its citizens to leave Myanmar amid violence

Norway urges its citizens to leave Myanmar amid violence

Published 29 Mar, 2021 08:06pm
  • "It is still possible to leave Myanmar but this may change at short notice," the Norwegian foreign ministry said in a statement, while adding that the policy change had been made in coordination with other Nordic countries.
  • There are two Norwegians in Myanmar for Telenor, who are there without families. They both hold key positions in securing Telenor Myanmar's operations.
Britain says Myanmar violence marks new low after over 90 killed

Britain says Myanmar violence marks new low after over 90 killed

Published 27 Mar, 2021 08:29pm
  • "Today's killing of unarmed civilians, including children, marks a new low. We will work with our international partners to end this senseless violence, hold those responsible to account, and secure a path back to democracy," Raab said in a tweet on the crackdown on Myanmar's Armed Forces Day.
More than 90 killed in Myanmar in one of bloodiest days of protests

More than 90 killed in Myanmar in one of bloodiest days of protests

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:40pm
  • Armed Forces Day: one of bloodiest since the coup.
  • Total number of civilians reported killed passes 400.
  • 'They are killing us like birds or chickens'.
  • Junta leader says military safeguarding democracy.
  • US cultural centre hit by gunfire, embassy says.
Myanmar junta says protesters will be shot in the head

Myanmar junta says protesters will be shot in the head

Published 26 Mar, 2021 09:50pm
  • In the first acknowledgement of a shoot-to-kill order by the army, a broadcast on the MRTV news channel directed at protesters said: "You should learn... that you can be in danger of getting shot to the head and back."
  • Its data shows that at least 25 percent of those who were killed died from shots to the head, raising suspicions they were deliberately targeted for killing.
Myanmar coup opponents win new support in ethnic borderlands

Myanmar coup opponents win new support in ethnic borderlands

Published 22 Mar, 2021 06:38pm
  • A joint statement also demanded that the army "abandon the coup and accept the federal democratic system based on self administration that is desired by the people".
  • "Ethnic nationalities could ultimately decide who holds power in Myanmar," said Khin Ohmar, a longtime democracy activist who lived through a previous failed uprising against the military in 1988.
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests

Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 10:01pm
  • Suu Kyi accepted payments of $600,000 and gold –military.
  • Six killed in central town, one each in Yangon, Mandalay.
  • Army commanders using murderous methods -rights group Amnesty.
    • UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on denouncing coup.
  • US Treasury puts sanctions on military leader's son, daughter.
India steps up border patrols to stop arrivals from Myanmar

India steps up border patrols to stop arrivals from Myanmar

Published 05 Mar, 2021 05:59pm
  • "As of now, we are not letting anybody enter," Maria Zuali, senior government official in Mizoram state's Champhai district, told Reuters by telephone.
  • "They alleged that there are human rights violations and they were asked to shoot at civilians," the official said, also requesting anonymity.
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