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Mizoram can't remain indifferent to sufferings of Myanmarese refugees: CM

Chief Minister Zoramthanga has asserted that the people of his state, who share ethnic ties with the refugees from Chin communities, can't remain indifferent to their plight

People of Myanmar want UN sanctions, peacekeepers, says UN official

The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the UN and the international community following the Feb 1 coup, with many calling for sanctions and some urging the UN to send peacekeepers

Indonesia urges ASEAN leaders to hold summit on Myanmar military coup

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday urged a halt to violence in Myanmar and asked the fellow leaders of Southeast Asian countries to hold a summit on the crisis.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi charged with bribery, faces 15 years in prison

Authorities have prevented Suu Kyi from meeting with her legal team, which has denied wrongdoing and views all the charges as political

Myanmar construction magnate claims cash payments to Aung San Suu Kyi

A Myanmar construction magnate with links to military rulers claimed he personally gave more than half a million dollars in cash to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a broadcast on state television

Over 200 people killed in Myanmar since Feb 1 coup: UN Rights Chief

As violence continues to intensify in Myanmar with the military using violence against anti-coup protesters, over 200 people have been killed since the takeover on Feb 1

Myanmar: Beijing in dilemma as several Chinese-invested factories torched

China faces a rising dilemma in the ongoing crisis in Myanmar after unknown assailants torched at least ten Chinese-financed factories in Yangon's Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone on Sunday

China asks state firms in Myanmar to evacuate non-essential staff: Report

China has asked its state firms in Myanmar to evacuate non-essential staff following attacks on Chinese factories and businesses by anti-coup protesters

Myanmar coup: Military putting pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD members

Myanmar military is increasing pressure on a group formed by lawmakers from Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), according to a report

Myanmar ruling military imposes death penalty for treason, dissent

Amid growing violence in Myanmar following the February 1 coup, the ruling military imposed a death penalty as a possible punishment for treason, dissent, and other offenses against the government

Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests

At least two people protesting last month's military coup were reported shot and killed by security forces Tuesday after a morning of peaceful marches in parts of Myanmar. Security forces have killed scores of their countrymen in recent days, and the UN has put the nationwide death toll at 149 since the February 1 coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. The independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners said 183 people have been killed since the coup. Violence was reported Tuesday in Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, where casualties have been the highest. Police used rubber bullets against crowds in several neighbourhoods, and one man was reported shot to death. Another killing was reported in Kawlin city in the northwestern Sagaing Region. UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani, said at least 11 people were killed Monday, adding to 57 deaths over the weekend. While there were many more reports of killings, it was unable to corroborate ..

Some Myanmar protests escape violence, but tensions remain

Demonstrators in several areas of Myanmar protesting last month's seizure of power by the military held small, peaceful marches before dawn on Tuesday

The margins of a nation

Book review of Midnight's Borders: A People's History of Modern India

China's role in Myanmar highlighted after Beijing-owned factories torched

Myanmar authorities declared martial law in parts of Yangon after several Chinese-owned garment factories were torched on Sunday over Beijing being supportive of the military for the coup

Security forces fire on Myanmar protests, martial law tightens army grip

The martial law announcement stated that military commanders in Yangon would take over administration of districts, including the courts, MRTV said

Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise post crackdown

Myanmar's ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country's largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly lethal crackdown

At least 38 more people killed during anti-coup protests in Myanmar

38 more people have been killed on Sunday as security forces in Myanmar intensified their crackdown against anti-coup protesters to crush demonstrations calling for the reinstatement of government

14 protesters, one police officer killed in Myanmar unrest, says report

Martial law was imposed in Hlaingthaya and another district of Myanmar's commercial hub, state media announced.

At least 4 people shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests

Security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's military coup

Myanmar coup: Civilian leader vows 'revolution' against military

The civilian leader of Myanmar's govt in hiding vowed to continue supporting a revolution to oust the military that seized power in last month's coup