Myanmar coup

Restore democracy, end violence in Myanmar: UN

May 1, 2021

The UN Security Council on Friday again demanded the restoration of democracy in Myanmar and the release of all detainees including Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ethnic allies of Myanmar resistance capture government base

Apr 27, 2021

Ethnic Karen guerrillas said they captured a Myanmar army base Tuesday in what represents a morale-boosting action for those opposing the military’s takeover of the country’s civilian government in February.

Minorities in Myanmar borderlands face fresh fear since coup

Apr 5, 2021

In the wake of military coup, with the rains not far off, farmers rarely step out of their makeshift homes and don't dare leave their camp.

Myanmar death toll mounts amid protests, military crackdown

Apr 3, 2021

Security forces in central Myanmar opened fire on anti-coup protesters on Saturday, killing at least two people

UN envoy: Myanmar faces possibility of major civil war

Apr 1, 2021

The UN special envoy for Myanmar warned Wednesday that the country faces the possibility of civil war

Reacting to bloody coup, US suspends trade deal with Myanmar

Mar 29, 2021

The US on Monday suspended a trade deal with Myanmar until a democratic government is brought back to the Southeast Asian country

Thousands flee into Thailand following Myanmar airstrikes

Mar 29, 2021

Thai authorities along the country's northwestern border braced themselves Monday for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes from the Myanmar military.