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Myanmar forces kill 7 demonstrators as crackdown on protesters continues

Security forces in Myanmar again met protests against last month's military takeover with lethal force, killing at least seven people by shooting live ammunition at demonstrators

US offers temporary legal residency to people coming from Myanmar

The Biden administration offered temporary legal residency Friday to people from Myanmar, where military leaders have overthrown the country's elected government

Myanmar junta kills more protesters, adds Aung San Suu Kyi accusation

Myanmar's security forces shot to death at least 10 people protesting the military's coup Thursday, spurning a UN Security Council appeal to stop using lethal force

8 more protesters shot dead in Myanmar, Suu Kyi faces corruption charges

Rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.

US expands sanctions to family of Myanmar's chief commander after coup

The US announced sanctions on two family members of Myanmar's commander in chief, beefing up US financial penalties in response to the military's five-week-old coup

UN Security Council calls for reversal of Myanmar coup, condemns violence

The UN Security Council unanimously called for a reversal of the military coup in Myanmar, strongly condemning violence against peaceful protesters and calling for "utmost restraint" by the military

Fled to India over 'shoot till they are dead' order, say Myanmar cops

The description of events was similar to that given to police in Mizoram on March 1 by another Myanmar police lance corporal and three constables who crossed into India

Sri Lanka invites foreign minister of Myanmar junta for BIMSTEC meet

Lanka has invited the new foreign minister of Myanmar's junta to BIMSTEC ministerial meeting next month, triggering a controversy that it is endorsing the military coup in the Southeast Asian nation

Myanmar coup: Protesters carry homemade shields after police use violence

Protesters against the military takeover in Myanmar carried homemade shields and moved with more caution and agility Tuesday, adapting their tactics to the escalating violence from security forces

Myanmar party official dies after arrest, hundreds escape night raid

Myanmar has regularly shut down the internet in the early-morning hours, making it difficult to get information

Fresh crackdown, Myanmar military revokes licences of 5 media outlets

As the pro-democracy protests against Myanmar junta intensifies, security forces have arrested several people during the anti-coup crackdown and the licences of five media companies have been revoked

Protesters in Myanmar commence national strike, vow to defeat Army

In the southeastern city of Dawei, the Karen National Union -Myanmar's longest standing ethnic armed group - stood guard protecting protesters

Mizoram is waiting for govt's direction on Myanmar refugees: state minister

The Mizoram government has provided relief for the time being to people crossing over into Indian territory

Three protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed

Security forces were also deployed at hospitals and universities, state media said

Fashion giant H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar amid protests

H&M has around 45 direct suppliers in Myanmar

Australia suspends defence cooperation with Myanmar over military coup

Australia has suspended its defence cooperation with Myanmar and is redirecting humanitarian aid because of the military takeover of the government and ongoing detention of an Australian citizen. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Monday that Australian diplomats only had access to economic policy adviser Sean Turnell twice since he was detained in early February. She described the access as very limited consular support. We continue to absolutely call for the release of Professor Sean Turnell, Payne told Australian Broadcasting Corp. Australia announced late Sunday it had suspended a defense training program with Myanmar worth about 1.5 million Australian dollars ($1.2 million) over five years. The program had been restricted to non-combat areas such as English-language training. Australian humanitarian aid will be directed away from Myanmar government and government-related entities. Instead it will focus on the immediate humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable and poor in

Protests intensify across Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

Police fired tear gas and stun grenades in the direction of protesters in Yangon and in the town of Lashio in the northern Shan region, videos showed

China will engage with all parties in Myanmar post-military coup: China FM

China said on Sunday it will not change the course of its close ties with Myanmar

Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests

More protests were planned on Sunday after local media reported that police fired tear gas shells and stun grenades to break up a protest in Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city, on Saturday

India watching developments in Myanmar closely, says MEA

India said on Friday it is closely watching the developments in that country and also discussing the matter with partner nations, emphasising that all issues must be resolved peacefully through talks