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Myanmar's Suu Kyi pleads not guilty to breaking virus rules

Suu Kyi and leading members of her government and party remain under arrest.

Afghanistan, Myanmar will not address UN General Assembly: UN official

According to the latest list of speakers for the last day of the high-level General Debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, Afghanistan and Myanmar are not listed as speakers

United States, India call for a swift return of democracy in Myanmar

Taking a firm stand against the coup in Myanmar, the US and India have called for a swift return to democracy in the country, an end to the use of violence and release of all political detainees.

Quad calls for end to violence in Myanmar, de-nuclearization of North Korea

Quad leaders on Friday called for an end to violence in Myanmar, the complete denuclearization of North Korea in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions

Myanmar opposition calls for national uprising against army

The main underground group coordinating resistance to Myanmar's military government issued a sweeping call for a nationwide uprising on Tuesday, raising the prospect of spiraling unrest

Over 8,400 Myanmarese crossed over into India following Feb 1 coup: Govt

A total of 8,486 Myanmarese nationals crossed over into India following the February 1 military coup in Myanmar and 5,796 of them were pushed back, the government said on Monday

Investment in Myanmar port not in violation of US sanctions: Adani Ports

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Tuesday said that the company believes that its investment in a port in Myanmar is not in violation of any sanction guidelines

US urges UN Security Council to press Myanmar to return to democracy

A senior US diplomat urged the UN Security Council on Thursday to press Myanmar's military to stop violence and restore democracy

Myanmar junta escalating media crackdown, alleges human rights group

Myanmar's military junta should stop prosecuting journalists and end its assault on independent media, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday.

Global coronavirus update: Myanmar to reclose schools due to Covid-19

Myanmar will temporarily close all schools of basic education once again, due to the recent detection of highly infectious Covid-19 virus variants in the Asian country

Chinese authorities lock down border town as Myanmar battles outbreak

Chinese authorities locked down a city bordering Myanmar on Wednesday, shutting most businesses and requiring residents to stay at home as a fresh outbreak of Covid-19 expanded

Myanmar security forces kill at least 25 people in raid on town: Report

The state-run Global New Light of Myanmar said "armed terrorists" had ambushed security forces patrolling there

Myanmar protesters mark military leader's birthday with mock funerals

Myanmar pro-democracy protesters on Saturday marked the birthday of military leader Min Aung Hlaing in several cities by burning mock coffins and his pictures.In the second-largest city Mandalay, people calling for democracy burned mocked coffins attached with photos of Min Aung Hlaing and protested by holding placards that said, "Wish you die on your birthday," reported Kyodo News.Similar demonstrations took place in the largest city Yangon and other cities.Myanmar has experienced mass protests and a brutal military response since the February 1 coup.Since the February military coup in Myanmar that ousted the democratically elected government led by civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who turned 76 recently, she and other prominent politicians have been detained and hundreds of civilians have been killed by security forces.As of Saturday, 890 people had been killed and 5,086 detained by the military, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, a rights group ...

US slaps sanctions on 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military regime

The United States slapped fresh sanctions on 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military regime in response to the country's military coup on February 1

Suu Kyi's spokesman freed in Myanmar after over 4 months in detention

U Zaw Htay, who served as the spokesman of the Aung San Suu Kyi-led ousted government of Myanmar, has been freed from military custody in capital Nay Pyi Taw after more than four months in detention

Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda: Rights group report

Facebook's recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company's own policies in Myanmar following a military takeover, a report by Global Witness says

Nordic fund KLP divests from Adani Ports over links to Myanmar military

Adani Ports has been under scrutiny from international investors over its project to build a container terminal in the city of Yangon on land leased from a Myanmar military-owned conglomerate

EU, UK slap new sanctions on Myanmar individuals, entities related to coup

The European Union and the United Kingdom slapped fresh sanctions on Myanmar state-owned entities and individuals related to the Feb 1 coup and the subsequent violent repression of peaceful protesters

Some 10,000 refugees fled to India, Thailand from Myanmar: UN Special Envoy

Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Myanmar has warned that the regional threat of the crisis is real

Myanmar's military leader leaves for Russia international conference

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has left for Russia to take part in an international conference on security, reported state media