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COMMENT | The global reverberations of Myanmar's coup

COMMENT | The global reverberations of Myanmar's coup

The fight for Myanmar’s future will have to be won at home.
A Myanmar doctor's journey from remote village to leading a revolution

A Myanmar doctor's journey from remote village to leading a revolution

The doctor has become the voice and face of the country's 'Spring Revolution'.

LETTER | It's worrying if 'coup plottings' have become the norm

LETTER | It's worrying if 'coup plottings' have become the norm

We're in crisis mode if such a practice has penetrated our government institutions.

Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup

Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup

Activists planning more protests after several killed in clashes with security forces.

Candlelight vigil outside Myanmar embassy rapidly dispersed

Candlelight vigil outside Myanmar embassy rapidly dispersed

The crowd had just assembled when police asked them to break it up.
Myanmar's neighbours press junta for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

Myanmar's neighbours press junta for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

Fellow members of Asean also call for a cease to the use of lethal force against opponents of the coup.

Myanmar court files more charges against Suu Kyi, police crack down on protests

Myanmar court files more charges against Suu Kyi, police crack down on protests

New charges include one under the penal code banning publication of information that may 'cause fear or alarm'.

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sia and Asean's silence on Myanmar army atrocities disappointing

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sia and Asean's silence on Myanmar army atrocities disappointing

Both have an important role to bring democracy back to Myanmar, they must speak up against violence.

Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

The junta govt has failed to stop daily protests and a civil disobedience movement since its coup on Feb 1.

Two killed in Mandalay in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests

Two killed in Mandalay in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests

Tensions escalate quickly in Mandalay where police, soldiers confronted striking shipyard workers and protesters.

LETTER | Myanmar military must uphold democracy, stop violence against protesters

LETTER | Myanmar military must uphold democracy, stop violence against protesters

Resolve election dispute through democratic processes - Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights.

Suu Kyi remanded to Wednesday as protesters gather again

Suu Kyi remanded to Wednesday as protesters gather again

In the face of military threats, civil servants go on strike crippling many government functions.

Myanmar army tightens laws on overnight guests as police hunt protesters

Myanmar army tightens laws on overnight guests as police hunt protesters

Residents who don't report guests to local authorities can be fined or jailed.

Myanmar police fire rubber bullets, wounding three, as hundreds of thousands protest

Myanmar police fire rubber bullets, wounding three, as hundreds of thousands protest

UN investigator says 'growing reports, photographic evidence' security forces using live ammunition on protesters.

Myanmar coup: Biden approves sanctions on generals, businesses

Myanmar coup: Biden approves sanctions on generals, businesses

Washington will identify the first round of targets this week, the US president adds.

Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons

Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons

UPDATED 3.37PM | 'We will continue to fight,' says youth activist, calling for release of political prisoners.

Myanmar police warn protesters to disperse or face force

Myanmar police warn protesters to disperse or face force

In Naypyitaw, police place a sign saying live ammunition could be used if protesters breach third line of officers.

After a decade of change in Myanmar, fear of the past drives anti-coup protests

After a decade of change in Myanmar, fear of the past drives anti-coup protests

'We don't want a dictatorship for the next generation or for us,” says 21-year-old Thaw Zin.

Biggest protests in Myanmar since 2007 draw tens of thousands

Biggest protests in Myanmar since 2007 draw tens of thousands

UPDATED 3.22PM | Carrying red balloons, demonstrators in Yangon chant 'We don’t want military dictatorship! We want democracy!'

Thousands protest against coup in Myanmar's biggest city

Thousands protest against coup in Myanmar's biggest city

Doctors, teachers, refuse to work and people bang pots and pans at night to show anger.

Myanmar junta blocks Facebook to shut down dissent

Myanmar junta blocks Facebook to shut down dissent

The move to clamp down on activists comes as the West increases pressure.

Charges filed against Aung San Suu Kyi after coup

Charges filed against Aung San Suu Kyi after coup

Her alleged offence: illegally importing communications equipment.

Suu Kyi's party demands her release as Myanmar generals tighten grip on power

Suu Kyi's party demands her release as Myanmar generals tighten grip on power

The Noble Peace laureate's whereabouts remain unknown more than 24 hours after her arrest.
Foreign Ministry calls for peaceful, democratic resolution to Myanmar coup

Foreign Ministry calls for peaceful, democratic resolution to Myanmar coup

Malaysia seriously concerned after reports of military takeover, pre-dawn arrests.