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United Nations envoy: Myanmar army is "surprised" at opposition to coup

The UN special envoy for Myanmar said the generals are very surprised that their plans to restore military rule without much opposition isn't working

Myanmar cops gun down at least 33 in Tiananmen-like suppression

The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said

Myanmar coup: Security forces kill at least 33 protesters, reports say

Videos from Wednesday also showed security forces firing slingshots at demonstrators, chasing them down and even brutally beating an ambulance crew

Reports: Myanmar security forces shoot dead eight protesters

Authorities extended their lethal crackdown on protests against last month's coup

Myanmar's neighbours press for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

ASEAN foreign ministers held talks with a representative of the junta in a video call two days after the bloodiest day of unrest since the military overthrew Suu Kyi's elected government

Myanmar protesters return to streets as military crackdown continues

Demonstrators took to the streets again to protest last month's seizure of power by the military, as foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries prepared to meet to discuss the political crisis

Myanmar coup: New US envoy to UN urges ramped up pressure military

The new US ambassador to the United Nations urged the international community to "ramp up pressure" on Myanmar's military to restore democracy at a wide-ranging press conference

Myanmar court files fresh charges against Suu Kyi as mass protests continue

Suu Kyi, aged 75, looked in good health during her appearance before a court in the capital Naypyidaw, one of her lawyers said

Defying lethal shootings, Myanmar protesters return to streets to protest

The protesters in Yangon were chased as they tried to gather at their usual meeting spot at the Hledan Center intersection

US preparing more measures against Myanmar over violence: White House

The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday

UN claims 18 deaths in Myanmar's weekend crackdown

The UN Human Rights Office says it has "credible information" of at least 18 deaths across Myanmar on Sunday during a crackdown on anti-military protesters

Battlefield Myanmar: At least 18 shot dead, hundreds under arrest

Police fire after lobbing stun grenades, tear gas; rights group condemns action

Have information that 18 died in Myanmar crackdown: UN human rights office

The UN Human Rights Office says it has received credible information that a crackdown Sunday on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar has left at least 18 people dead and over 30 wounded.

Fatalities feared as Myanmar police intensify use of force against protests

Security forces in Myanmar made mass arrests and appeared to use lethal force on Sunday as they intensified their efforts to break up protests a month after the military staged a coup. There were reports of gunfire as police in Yangon, the country's biggest city, fired tear gas and water cannons while trying to clear the streets of demonstrators demanding that the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi be restored to power. Photos of shell casings from live ammunition used in assault rifles were posted on social media. Reports on social media identified one young man believed to have been killed in Yangon. His body was shown in photos and videos lying on a sidewalk until other protesters were able to carry him away. A violent crackdown also occurred in Dawei, a much smaller city in southeastern Myanmar, where local media reported that at least three people were killed during a protest march. The fatalities could not immediately be independently confirmed, though photos posted on ...

Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; 2 dead, several hurt

Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership on Feb. 1, alleging fraud in a November election

Scores arrested as Myanmar police disperse anti-coup rally in Yangon

The violence erupted early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon's streets near the Hledan Center intersection

Myanmar military extends non-operation period for one additional month

Myanmar military announced on Friday the extension of suspension period of its operation against armed groups to the end of March.

Restoring peace must be priority of stakeholders in Myanmar: India at UNGA

India said restoring democratic order should be the priority of all stakeholders in Myanmar and called on the international community to lend its "constructive support" to the people of the nation

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi moved to undisclosed location: Report

Suu Kyi has been detained since a Feb. 1 coup.

Myanmar military disperses anti-coup protesters, Suu Kyi yet to be seen

The violence erupted as hundreds marched in support of the coup