Myanmar protesters defy military in fresh rallies Demonstrators in Myanmar held protests demanding the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi's government and called for more coordinated nationwide dissent against the military junta, as regional nations prepared for talks on the crisis. World • 05 Apr 21
Myanmar protesters defy military in fresh rallies Demonstrators in Myanmar held protests demanding the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi's government and called for more coordinated nationwide dissent against the military junta, as regional nations prepared for talks on the crisis. World • 05 Apr 21
Primark pauses placing new orders in Myanmar Primark has today become the latest clothing retailer to suspend new production orders in Myanmar in the wake of last month's military coup. Business • 31 Mar 21
Primark pauses placing new orders in Myanmar Primark has today become the latest clothing retailer to suspend new production orders in Myanmar in the wake of last month's military coup. Business • 31 Mar 21
US orders diplomats out of Myanmar as violence grows The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential diplomats from Myanmar, amid growing violence following the military coup to oust civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. World • 31 Mar 21
US orders diplomats out of Myanmar as violence grows The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential diplomats from Myanmar, amid growing violence following the military coup to oust civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. World • 31 Mar 21
Global condemnation after dozens killed in Myanmar Defence chiefs from a dozen countries have jointly condemned the killing of at least 90 people - including several children - after security forces in Myanmar opened fire on anti-coup protesters. World • 28 Mar 21
Global condemnation after dozens killed in Myanmar Defence chiefs from a dozen countries have jointly condemned the killing of at least 90 people - including several children - after security forces in Myanmar opened fire on anti-coup protesters. World • 28 Mar 21
Irish advised to leave Myanmar as state forces kill 114 Irish citizens in Myanmar are being advised to leave the country by commercial means unless they have an urgent reason to stay, after security forces killed dozens of people today in one of the bloodiest days of protests since a military coup last month. World • 27 Mar 21
Irish advised to leave Myanmar as state forces kill 114 Irish citizens in Myanmar are being advised to leave the country by commercial means unless they have an urgent reason to stay, after security forces killed dozens of people today in one of the bloodiest days of protests since a military coup last month. World • 27 Mar 21
Anger after child killed in Myanmar protest crackdown The shooting dead of a seven-year-old girl in her own home has triggered fresh outrage at Myanmar's military crackdown, with at least 20 children reported killed since the junta took charge last month. World • 24 Mar 21
Anger after child killed in Myanmar protest crackdown The shooting dead of a seven-year-old girl in her own home has triggered fresh outrage at Myanmar's military crackdown, with at least 20 children reported killed since the junta took charge last month. World • 24 Mar 21
400 missing, 15 dead after fire at Rohingya camp At least 15 people have been killed in a massive fire that ripped through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, while at least 400 remain missing, the UN refugee agency said. World • 23 Mar 21
400 missing, 15 dead after fire at Rohingya camp At least 15 people have been killed in a massive fire that ripped through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, while at least 400 remain missing, the UN refugee agency said. World • 23 Mar 21
EU sanctions Myanmar's military chief over coup The EU placed Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on an assets freeze and visa ban blacklist over a coup and crackdown on demonstrators, the bloc's official journal said. World • 22 Mar 21
EU sanctions Myanmar's military chief over coup The EU placed Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on an assets freeze and visa ban blacklist over a coup and crackdown on demonstrators, the bloc's official journal said. World • 22 Mar 21
Death toll in Myanmar protests rises Residents of a protest flashpoint district in Myanmar's biggest city fled on flatbed trucks and tuk-tuks after security forces escalated the use of lethal force against anti-coup protesters, despite international appeals for restraint. World • 16 Mar 21
Death toll in Myanmar protests rises Residents of a protest flashpoint district in Myanmar's biggest city fled on flatbed trucks and tuk-tuks after security forces escalated the use of lethal force against anti-coup protesters, despite international appeals for restraint. World • 16 Mar 21
11 killed during anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar Eleven anti-coup protesters have been killed across Myanmar as protesters returned to the streets after the deadliest day since the military seized power from civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. World • 15 Mar 21
11 killed during anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar Eleven anti-coup protesters have been killed across Myanmar as protesters returned to the streets after the deadliest day since the military seized power from civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. World • 15 Mar 21
US and allies vow to restore democracy in Myanmar The leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan have vowed to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar where violence has escalated as authorities crack down on protests and civil disobedience. World • 13 Mar 21
US and allies vow to restore democracy in Myanmar The leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan have vowed to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar where violence has escalated as authorities crack down on protests and civil disobedience. World • 13 Mar 21
UN warns of 'crimes against humanity' in Myanmar A UN expert has warned that the military junta in Myanmar is likely committing "crimes against humanity" in its attempt to stay in power. World • 12 Mar 21
UN warns of 'crimes against humanity' in Myanmar A UN expert has warned that the military junta in Myanmar is likely committing "crimes against humanity" in its attempt to stay in power. World • 12 Mar 21
8 killed in Myanmar, Suu Kyi faces corruption charges Myanmar's military government has accused deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting illegal payments, while eight people were killed when security forces opened fire on protests against the coup. World • 11 Mar 21
8 killed in Myanmar, Suu Kyi faces corruption charges Myanmar's military government has accused deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting illegal payments, while eight people were killed when security forces opened fire on protests against the coup. World • 11 Mar 21
UN Security Council agrees to condemn Myanmar violence The United Nations Security Council has agreed to condemn violence against Myanmar protesters and call on the army to show restraint. World • 10 Mar 21
UN Security Council agrees to condemn Myanmar violence The United Nations Security Council has agreed to condemn violence against Myanmar protesters and call on the army to show restraint. World • 10 Mar 21
'Shoot me instead': Myanmar nun pleads with police Kneeling before a group of heavily armed police officers in the dust of a northern Myanmar city, Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng begged them to spare "the children" and take her life instead. World • 10 Mar 21
'Shoot me instead': Myanmar nun pleads with police Kneeling before a group of heavily armed police officers in the dust of a northern Myanmar city, Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng begged them to spare "the children" and take her life instead. World • 10 Mar 21
H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar Sweden's H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said it was shocked by the use of deadly force against protesters in Myanmar and that it had paused placing orders in the country. Business • 08 Mar 21
H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar Sweden's H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said it was shocked by the use of deadly force against protesters in Myanmar and that it had paused placing orders in the country. Business • 08 Mar 21
'The repression must stop,' envoy on Myanmar tells UN The United Nations special envoy on Myanmar has demanded an end to the military's "repression" of protesters, appealing to the Security Council to act on the "desperate pleas" from the country. World • 05 Mar 21
'The repression must stop,' envoy on Myanmar tells UN The United Nations special envoy on Myanmar has demanded an end to the military's "repression" of protesters, appealing to the Security Council to act on the "desperate pleas" from the country. World • 05 Mar 21
UN tells Myanmar army to 'stop murdering' protesters Defiant anti-coup protesters have returned to the streets across Myanmar after the deadliest day of the junta's crackdown, as the United Nations called on the military to "stop murdering" civilians. World • 04 Mar 21
UN tells Myanmar army to 'stop murdering' protesters Defiant anti-coup protesters have returned to the streets across Myanmar after the deadliest day of the junta's crackdown, as the United Nations called on the military to "stop murdering" civilians. World • 04 Mar 21
UN says 38 killed during Myanmar protests Thirty-eight people have been killed after security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters at multiple rallies across Myanmar today, according to United Nations special envoy, Christine Schraner Burgener. World • 05 Mar 21
UN says 38 killed during Myanmar protests Thirty-eight people have been killed after security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters at multiple rallies across Myanmar today, according to United Nations special envoy, Christine Schraner Burgener. World • 05 Mar 21
Myanmar's Suu Kyi in court for first time since coup A Myanmar court has filed another charge against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a lawyer acting for her has said, as protesters marched in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed at least 18 people yesterday. World • 01 Mar 21
Myanmar's Suu Kyi in court for first time since coup A Myanmar court has filed another charge against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a lawyer acting for her has said, as protesters marched in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed at least 18 people yesterday. World • 01 Mar 21
At least 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown - UN The UN rights office has said it had credible information that at least 18 people have been killed in a crackdown on protesters in Myanmar as it strongly condemned the violence. World • 28 Feb 21
At least 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown - UN The UN rights office has said it had credible information that at least 18 people have been killed in a crackdown on protesters in Myanmar as it strongly condemned the violence. World • 28 Feb 21
Myanmar police in crackdown against protests Police in Myanmar have moved to disperse protests by opponents of military rule and one woman was shot and killed, media reported, after the country's UN envoy urged the United Nations to use "any means necessary" to stop the 1 February coup. World • 27 Feb 21
Myanmar police in crackdown against protests Police in Myanmar have moved to disperse protests by opponents of military rule and one woman was shot and killed, media reported, after the country's UN envoy urged the United Nations to use "any means necessary" to stop the 1 February coup. World • 27 Feb 21
EU sanctions to target Navalny arrest and Myanmar coup EU foreign ministers are expected to approve sanctions against those behind Russia's crackdown on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and his supporters, as well as those responsible for the coup in Myanmar. World • 22 Feb 21
EU sanctions to target Navalny arrest and Myanmar coup EU foreign ministers are expected to approve sanctions against those behind Russia's crackdown on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and his supporters, as well as those responsible for the coup in Myanmar. World • 22 Feb 21
UN condemns use of 'deadly force' in Myanmar A lethal attack on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country's new military regime, as mourners held a funeral for a young woman who has become a national symbol of resistance to the junta. Antonio Guterres • 21 Feb 21
UN condemns use of 'deadly force' in Myanmar A lethal attack on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country's new military regime, as mourners held a funeral for a young woman who has become a national symbol of resistance to the junta. Antonio Guterres • 21 Feb 21
Two killed after police open fire on Myanmar protesters Two people have been killed in Myanmar's second city, Mandalay, when police fired to disperse protesting opponents of a military coup, emergency workers have said. World • 20 Feb 21
Two killed after police open fire on Myanmar protesters Two people have been killed in Myanmar's second city, Mandalay, when police fired to disperse protesting opponents of a military coup, emergency workers have said. World • 20 Feb 21
