Myanmar Protests

100 days since Myanmar's military takeover, how the country continues to resist force, fight for democracy

The military takeover of Myanmar early in the morning of 1 February reversed the country's slow climb towards democracy after five decades of army rule. But Myanmar's citizens were not shy about demanding their democracy be restored.

Myanmar protests: Civilian toll climbs past 700 as junta continues brutal crackdown on dissent

Myawaddy Bank's biggest branch in Mandalay was targeted on Sunday morning and a security guard was injured in the explosion, according to local media

India terms social media reports about its role in deliberations on Myanmar coup in UNSC as 'mischievous'

Stating that India's position on the Myanmar issue is well-known and has been clearly articulated, the Embassy of India in Yangon said in a tweet on Wednesday that the UNSC is seized of the matter and the one should wait for the outcome

Myanmar coup: At least six protesters shot dead in bloodiest action so far as police intensify crackdown

The junta is battling to contain a massive street movement demanding it yield power and releases ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with top political allies on 1 February

Myanmar's UN envoy fired for denouncing junta as crackdown on dissenters continue

News of Kyaw Moe Tun's removal follows a day of mass arrests by Myanmar's security forces as the country enters its fourth week of daily protests against the generals' grip on power

Myanmar coup: Protesters resume rallies across country despite 'lethal' open threat from Junta

The Junta had warned the public against a general strike, cautioning protesters against inciting 'riot and anarchy'

Aung San Suu Kyi's remand extended till 17 Feb; protests continue in Myanmar as authorities cut internet

She remains under house arrest on a minor charge of possessing unregistered imported walkie-talkies and is set to appear in court by video conference on 17 February

Myanmar coup: 'Voter fraud' justifies takeover, military rule will be different this time, says army chief

New junta chief General Min Aung Hlaing made these remarks during his first televised address since the coup and pledged to hand back control after fresh elections

Protests swell in Myanmar week after military coup; police uses water cannon on protester

In Yangon, the nation's commercial capital, massive throngs spilled onto the city's main roads, immobilising traffic across the city and dwarfing the previous day's crowds