8 explosions and shooting death of accused informant reported in Yangon
By Myanmar Now EIGHT explosives went off this morning (May 27) in Yangon’s Thaketa Township, where a local ward administrator was also shot and killed by three gunmen in the latest sign of escalating violence by anti-regime forces. The explosions took place near the township’s No. 1 and No. 2 police stations, a local market, […]
Read MoreAung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
By Agencies and published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in person at a court hearing today (May 24) for the first time since her government was overthrown by the military in a Feb 1 coup, her lawyer told Reuters. Aung San Suu Kyi looked in good health […]
Read MoreDemonstration held to mark 7th anniversary of coup
A GROUP of demonstrators gathered around the Skywalk and the Bangkok Art and Culture Center at Pathumwan intersection this afternoon (May 22) to mark the seventh anniversary of the coup mounted by Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, then army chief and current prime minister, Thai Rath newspaper said. Meanwhile a student union group held a symbolic performance […]
Read MoreMyanmar junta fires protesting diplomats in Tokyo: Report
By AFP, published by Channel NewsAsia Tokyo – Two officials at Myanmar’s embassy in Tokyo have become the latest diplomats dismissed by the junta after protesting the military coup in their country, Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported today (May 20). Administrator Aung Soe Moe and a junior colleague were fired after they went on strike, […]
Read MoreFears for supplies in Myanmar’s Chin State as exodus grows from fighting
By Reuters, published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – People displaced by an upsurge of fighting in Myanmar’s Chin State voiced concerns over shelter and supplies as more flee the conflict that has sprung up between the army and insurgents opposed to the junta that seized power in February. The exodus also threatens to push more […]
Read MoreMyanmar junta attacks western town that resisted coup
By Grant Peck, AP, published by US News & World Report THE US and British embassies in Myanmar expressed concern about reports of fierce government attacks on a town in western Chin state, where the ruling junta declared martial law because of armed resistance to military rule. The fighting began around 6 a.m. Saturday […]
Read MoreMyanmar junta declares martial law in town after attacks
By Reuters, published by CNA MYANMAR’S junta has declared martial law in a town in Chin State after blaming “armed terrorists” for attacks on a police station and a bank, state media reported today (May 14), amid an upsurge in fighting between the military and ethnic rebels in border areas. In the face of widespread […]
Read MoreBomb blasts and flash protests as Myanmar enters fourth month under junta
By AFP, published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – Explosions blasted off throughout Myanmar’s largest city Yangon today (May 1) as protesters held flash marches for democracy, defying a brutal junta that has held onto power for three blood-drenched months. The country has been in an uproar since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu […]
Read MoreRockets fired at two Myanmar air bases, no casualties: Military
By Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia UNIDENTIFIED attackers fired rockets at two Myanmar air bases today (April 29) but there were no casualties and only minor damage in another sign of deteriorating security since the military overthrew an elected government three months ago. There was no claim of responsibility for the attacks, which the […]
Read MoreMyanmar people slam Asean-junta consensus to end violence
By Reuters Staff, published by US News & World Report PEOPLE in Myanmar on today (April 25) criticised an agreement between the country’s junta chief and Southeast Asian leaders to end the violence-hit nation’s crisis, saying it fell short of restoring democracy and holding the army accountable for hundreds of civilian deaths. There were no […]
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