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Will seek to unite world, reverse Myanmar coup: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged that the United Nations will do everything it can to unite the international community and create conditions for the military coup in Myanmar to be reversed

Will seek to unite world, reverse Myanmar coup: UN Chief Antonio Guterres
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 8:03 AM IST

Japan's Kirin to terminate Myanmar beer alliance after military coup

Kirin has been under pressure to reassess the tie-up with Myanmar Economic Holdings Public Company (MEHL) due to the local partner's military connections

Japan's Kirin to terminate Myanmar beer alliance after military coup
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 8:06 AM IST

Myanmarese military should relinquish power seized in coup: Joe Biden

In a military coup, the Myanmarese armed forces have seized power and arrested its elected civilian leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi. The whereabouts of her are still not clear

Myanmarese military should relinquish power seized in coup: Joe Biden
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 6:57 AM IST

Myanmar coup: UNSC calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, key politicians

Biden said the United States was working with allies and partners to address the generals' takeover

Myanmar coup: UNSC calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, key politicians
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 6:44 AM IST

Myanmar blocks Facebook amid growing resistance to military coup

Resistance to Monday's coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience

Myanmar blocks Facebook amid growing resistance to military coup
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 1:11 AM IST

UNSC calls for release of Myanmar leaders 'arbitrarily' detained by army

The UN Security Council on Thursday expressed deep concern over the declaration of the state of emergency in Myanmar by the military and called for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi

UNSC calls for release of Myanmar leaders 'arbitrarily' detained by army
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 11:44 PM IST

Will do everything to mobilise global community to end coup in Myanmar: UN

Suu Kyi has been charged with illegally importing walkie-talkies, a move by which she can be detained until February 15

Will do everything to mobilise global community to end coup in Myanmar: UN
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 1:02 PM IST

Myanmar coup: Army blocks Facebook as resistance grows amid protests

Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and the ousted government had commonly made public announcements on the social media site

Myanmar coup: Army blocks Facebook as resistance grows amid protests
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 11:16 AM IST

Myanmar military reverts to strong-arm behaviour, pushing nation backwards

The military announced it had taken control of the country for 12 months and declared a state of emergency

Myanmar military reverts to strong-arm behaviour, pushing nation backwards
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 8:42 AM IST

Citizens launch civil disobedience campaign on second day of Myanmar coup

At 6 pm on February 2, many residents in the former capital Yangon lit candles as a symbol of resistance against the coup

Citizens launch civil disobedience campaign on second day of Myanmar coup
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 8:31 AM IST

Health workers start anti-coup protests in coronavirus-hit Myanmar

Health workers in government hospitals and facilities issued a statement Wednesday opposing the coup

Health workers start anti-coup protests in coronavirus-hit Myanmar
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 8:10 AM IST

Myanmar charges Aung San Suu Kyi, giving legal basis to detain her

National League for Democracy spokesman Kyi Toe confirmed the charge against Suu Kyi that carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison

Myanmar charges Aung San Suu Kyi, giving legal basis to detain her
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 2:05 AM IST

Bangladesh ups security along Myanmar border to prevent influx of Rohingyas

Bangladesh said on Wednesday that it has stepped up security along its border with Myanmar to prevent a fresh influx of Rohingyas

Bangladesh ups security along Myanmar border to prevent influx of Rohingyas
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 12:09 AM IST

G-7 countries seek restoration of power to elected govt in Myanmar

G-7 countries comprising of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US along with the High Representative of the EU issued their first joint statement on the military coup in Myanmar

G-7 countries seek restoration of power to elected govt in Myanmar
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 11:55 PM IST

Myanmar coup: Suu Kyi charged for illegally importing walkie-talkies

Soldiers who raided Suu Kyi's home early Monday found 10 of the radios, according to Myanmar Now and other news outlets, citing police documents

Myanmar coup: Suu Kyi charged for illegally importing walkie-talkies
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 11:28 PM IST

Myanmar's fragile democracy

The military rolls back a popular mandate

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 10:44 PM IST

LIVE: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged, can be held until Feb 15

Latest News LIVE updates: The charges against Suu Kyi appear to carry a maximum sentence of two years in prison. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged, can be held until Feb 15
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 9:10 PM IST

Healthcare workers in virus-hit Myanmar start anti-coup protests

Medical workers across Myanmar began a civil disobedience protest against Monday's coup

Healthcare workers in virus-hit Myanmar start anti-coup protests
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 8:45 PM IST

Int'l action should not escalate tensions in Myanmar: China on UNSC meet

China on Wednesday said it was opposed to any strong resolution by the UN Security Council condemning the military coup in Myanmar

Int'l action should not escalate tensions in Myanmar: China on UNSC meet
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 6:51 PM IST

US in touch with India and Japan on Myanmar coup: State dept official

Terming the detention of Myanmar's top civilian leaders by the military "a coup", a senior State Department official has said that the US is in constant touch with regional allies like India and Japan

US in touch with India and Japan on Myanmar coup: State dept official
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 3:37 PM IST