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US troops' rage at their leaders will grow unless there's deep reform
A nation where the civilian leadership fears its citizens and has lost the nation’s confidence, and where the senior military leadership has lost the confidence of those down the chain...
Myanmar shadow government calls for revolt against military rule
Myanmar's shadow government, formed by opponents of military rule, called for a nationwide uprising against the junta on Tuesday.
At least 40 bodies found in Myanmar jungle after army crackdown, UN envoy says
Since the military overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb. 1, hundreds of people have been killed as the army violently quelled protests.
No, libs, the Jan. 6 events weren't a 'coup'
When several hundred extremists mobbed Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, they engaged in a deplorably un-American act of criminality. It was an embarrassing day for the nation, and a dangerous...
In Myanmar, the military and police declare war on medics
In Myanmar, the military has declared war on health care — and on doctors themselves, who were early and fierce opponents of the takeover in February. Security forces are arresting,...
Myanmar’s military junta bars foreign telecom execs from leaving country
Myanmar's military junta has told foreign executives of major telecommunications companies that they cannot leave the country without permission.
Rights group: Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda
Facebook said Tuesday its teams “continue to closely monitor the situation in Myanmar in real-time and take action on any posts, Pages or Groups that break our rules.”
US seeks freedom for 2 American journalists in Myanmar
A US State Department official called on Wednesday for the immediate release of two American journalists who were arrested by Myanmar’s military junta.
Boycott and bombings mar Myanmar's new school year
Security forces stood guard at some schools and brought pupils under armed escort from their homes.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, appeared in court in person Monday for the first time since the military arrested her when it seized power on Feb....
Myanmar military-appointed electoral body to dissolve Suu Kyi party
Myanmar's army seized power on Feb.1, overthrowing and detaining the elected civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who fought for democracy for decades.
How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens
The technology gives the military the power to listen in on calls, view text messages and track the locations of users without the assistance of the telecom and internet firms.
More than 15,000 people from Myanmar shelter in Indian border state
With fighting intensifying in northwest Myanmar's Chin State, opposite Mizoram, Rammawi said he expected the numbers seeking refuge in India to increase.
Myanmar’s contestant pleads 'our people are dying' at Miss Universe pageant
Thuzar Wint Lwin is among dozens of Myanmar celebrities, actors, social media influencers and sports people who have voiced opposition to the coup.
Unrest in Myanmar escalates as military levels northwest town
Myanmar's military leveled parts of the town of Mindat on Saturday, trying to quell the anti-coup rebellion that spread to the northwestern town. The fighting in Mindat reflects growing chaos...
Lines, tokens and money brokers: Myanmar’s crumbling economy runs low on cash
The cash crisis is one of the most pressing problems for the people of Myanmar after the Feb. 1 military coup.
100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
One hundred days after their takeover, Myanmar’s ruling generals have maintained an illusion of control by shutting down independent media and clearing the streets of large demonstrations.
Myanmar poet dies in detention, body returned to family without organs
Khet Thi, 45, was taken in for interrogation by armed soldiers and police on Saturday.
Myanmar’s military disappearing young men to crush uprising
Across the country, Myanmar’s security forces are arresting and forcibly disappearing thousands of people, especially boys and young men — a technique the military has long used to instill fear and to...
Eight reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to ‘shake the world’
Myanmar security forces opened fire on protesters on Sunday, and wars with ethnic minority insurgents have continued to intensify.