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Pope Francis joins Myanmar bishops' appeal for humanitarian corridors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 08:14 PM

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to Myanmar's military leaders to allow aid to reach displaced, hungry people who have fled fighting since the Feb. 1 coup and to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary. Read more »

Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi's birthday

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 20 09:15 AM

YANGON - Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week. Read more »

Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar moved to prison: embassy

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 19 12:28 PM

A Japanese freelance journalist detained by security forces in Myanmar's largest city Yangon on Sunday has been transferred to prison, the Japanese Embassy in Myanmar said Monday. Read more »

US to blacklist Myanmar military companies after deadly crackdown: sources

Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters
Posted at Mar 25 03:14 PM

The United States is planning to impose sanctions on two conglomerates controlled by Myanmar's military over the generals February 1 coup and a deadly crackdown, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Read more »

Myanmar protesters voice defiance as regional pressure on junta grows

Reuters
Updated as of Mar 21 11:33 PM

(UPDATE) Demonstrators in Myanmar maintained their unflinching opposition to military rule on Sunday despite a rising death toll at the hands of security forces as the junta appeared equally determined to resist growing outside pressure to compromise. Read more »

ADB suspends funding for projects in Myanmar after military coup

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 11 05:37 PM

"As the international community assesses the evolving situation, ADB has placed a temporary hold on sovereign project disbursements and new contracts in Myanmar effective 1 February 2021, consistent with our internal guidelines," the multilateral bank said in a statement on Wednesday. Read more »

Protesters back on Myanmar streets after night raids by security forces

Reuters
Posted at Mar 07 02:35 PM

Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month's coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon to crack down on protest leaders. Read more »

Myanmar activists vow more protests after bloodiest day since coup

Reuters
Posted at Mar 04 12:16 PM

Myanmar pro-democracy activists pledged on Thursday to hold more demonstrations after the United Nations said 38 people had been killed in the most violent day of unrest since last month's military coup. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 3, 2021

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Updated as of Aug 16 03:43 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Myanmar protests continue

AFP
Posted at Mar 03 06:14 PM

A protester uses a fire extinguisher as others holding homemade shields run during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar on Wednesday Read more »

Myanmar security forces shoot dead 13 anti-coup protesters despite calls for restraint

Reuters
Updated as of Mar 04 04:53 AM

(UPDATED) Myanmar security forces opened fire on protests against military rule on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people, witnesses and media reported, a day after neighboring countries called for restraint and offered to help Myanmar resolve the crisis. Read more »

No breakthrough on Myanmar crisis at ASEAN summit

Tom Allard, Reuters
Posted at Mar 02 11:07 PM

JAKARTA - A summit of Southeast Asian states held on Tuesday to discuss the coup in Myanmar failed to find a breakthrough to get the nation back on the path to democracy after last month's military takeover, sources with knowledge of the meeting said. Read more »

Myanmar gripped by strike as anti-coup protests build

Reuters
Posted at Feb 22 12:25 PM

Businesses shut in Myanmar on Monday in a general strike called to oppose the military coup and thousands of protesters gathered despite a threat from authorities that confrontation could cost lives.   Read more »

UN condemns Myanmar junta after two killed in anti-coup unrest

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 21 04:14 PM

(UPDATE) The deaths of two anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country's new military regime on Sunday, as mourners prepared for the funeral of a young woman who became a national symbol of resistance to the junta. Read more »

Burmese MMA champion Aung La N Sang calls for reversal of ‘unlawful’ Myanmar coup

Nick Atkin, South China Morning Post
Posted at Feb 18 01:20 PM

"People of Myanmar all want same thing … release of elected leaders, restoration of democracy," said the ONE Championship star. "I kindly request the world to hear Myanmar’s voice and show support for peaceful and transformative resolution," said the ‘Burmese Python’. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 17, 2021

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Updated as of Aug 16 03:47 PM

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Thousands of protesters call for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release

Sai Aung Main, AFP
Posted at Feb 17 04:22 PM

Protesters call for the release of detained Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they block a road during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on Wednesday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 16, 2021

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Updated as of Aug 16 03:48 PM

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Strengthened military presence in Myanmar as protests grow

AFP
Updated as of Feb 16 10:27 AM

A man runs as soldiers jump down from a vehicle during a clash with protesters demonstrating against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar on Monday.  Read more »

Martial law declared in parts of Myanmar as rallies heap pressure on coup leaders

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 08 09:05 PM

Martial law was declared in parts of Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay Monday, after hundreds of thousands rallied across the country against the coup and the military issued a stern warning against further protests. Read more »