February 2021 - Myanmar Special Weapons News

At Least 18 Protesters Killed Across Myanmar as Junta Forces Fire on Crowds Radio Free Asia 28 Feb 2021 -- At least 18 people were killed when security forces fired on protesters in cities across Myanmar on Sunday, the bloodiest day in a month of mass demonstrations against the military's ouster of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
18 Deaths Reported in Bloodiest Day of Myanmar Coup Protests VOA 28 Feb 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar fired on protesters Sunday, killing at least 18 people and leaving more than 30 others injured in the deadliest day of demonstrations since the February 1 military coup, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office.
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma The White House 28 Feb 2021
Myanmar: UN condemns escalating violence in deadliest day of protests so far UN News 28 Feb 2021 -- In response to the killing of at least 18 protesters demonstrating against Myanmar's military coup, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Sunday together with the UN chief, strongly condemned the "escalating violence" and called for an immediate end to the use of force.
UN rights office denounces military crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar, says 18 killed Press TV 28 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations has lambasted the crackdown on peaceful protesters in coup-hit Myanmar, saying nearly 20 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in the latest round of military violence.
Myanmar crackdown intensifies: Multiple fatalities in latest protests Press TV 28 Feb 2021 -- Police have killed several people and wounded many more in a single day as demonstrations against an early February coup by military junta enters the fourth week in Myanmar.
At Least 17 People Die in Clashes Between Police, Protesters in Myanmar, Reports Say Sputnik 28 Feb 2021 -- At least 17 people died on Sunday across Myanmar during clashes between the police and protesters marching against the recent military takeover, Myanmar's Mizzima News portal reported.
Russia Seeks to Strengthen Old Ties with Myanmar Junta VOA 28 Feb 2021 -- Russia's appetite for influence and lucrative arms sales in Southeast Asia has been whetted by the latest coup in Myanmar, where isolated generals remain distrustful of China but still require allies on the United Nations Security Council.
Bangladesh refuses to shelter Rohingya stranded in Andaman Sea Press TV 27 Feb 2021 -- Bangladesh says it has "no obligation" to shelter Rohingya Muslim refugees who have been stranded in the Andaman Sea for weeks, as it is in talks with India for their rescue and return.
Woman shot, dozens detained as Myanmar's police intensify crackdown on protesters Press TV 27 Feb 2021 -- Police in Myanmar have launched their apparently largest crackdown on anti-coup protesters, three weeks into a tense time that have so far witnessed the death of three people.
Myanmar Police Toughen Crackdown Against Anti-Coup Protesters VOA 27 Feb 2021 -- The three-week crackdown against opponents of Myanmar's military coup intensified Saturday as security forces seemed more aggressive while deploying early to suppress protests in cities and towns across the country.
How Myanmar's Civil Disobedience Movement Is Pushing Back Against the Coup VOA 27 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar professionals who are vital to the country's economy are spearheading the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) against the country's post-coup military regime.
Myanmar's election commission meets political parties People's Daily 27 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's new Union Election Commission (UEC) on Friday met representatives of political parties in capital city of Nay Pyi Taw, state-run media reported.
Myanmar UN Envoy Appeals to World to Stop Military Takeover VOA 26 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's U.N. envoy appealed to the international community Friday to reject a military coup in his country and "use any means necessary" to protect the people.
Myanmar Diplomat Makes Dramatic Anti-Coup Appeal at UN as Crackdown Deepens Radio Free Asia 26 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's U.N. envoy from the deposed civilian government made a dramatic appeal on Friday for the world body to "use any means necessary to take action" to restore democracy and ensure the security of the people, while the junta that seized power nearly a month ago nullified the results of the 2020 democratic elections.
Myanmar Ambassador to UN denounces military coup, as envoy warns democratic processes have been ‘pushed aside' UN News 26 Feb 2021 -- As the democratically elected leader of Myanmar, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is still in detention following the military takeover that triggered country-wide protests, violence and arrests, the UN envoy for the country observed on Friday, declaring that "democratic processes have been pushed aside".
Reflecting on international concern for Myanmar's people and a peaceful and democratic future UK FCDO 26 Feb 2021 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly Briefing on Myanmar
Relief programmes hit by ongoing crisis in Myanmar, UN humanitarian office says UN News 26 Feb 2021 -- The political unrest in Myanmar has impacted the ability of humanitarians to respond to the needs of vulnerable communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country's conflict-affected areas, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday.
Police, mob of junta supporters attack anti-coup protesters in Myanmar Press TV 26 Feb 2021 -- Police in Myanmar have attacked anti-coup protesters in the country's two biggest cities, and a mob of junta supporters have attacked demonstrators with knives and clubs.
Myanmar's Military Reportedly Moved Aung San Suu Kyi to Unknown Location Sputnik 26 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has relocated deposed State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi from the place where she was kept under house arrest to an unknown location six days ago, Myanmar Now reported on Friday, citing sources.
Myanmar Police Fire Warning Shots to Disperse Protesters VOA 26 Feb 2021 -- Police and security forces in Myanmar's largest city fired warning shots Friday as they moved to break up a group of about 1,000 demonstrators who had gathered at a popular shopping mall in Yangon's Tamwe neighborhood overnight to protest a military-appointed official.
Supporters of Myanmar's Military Junta Clash with Anti-Coup Demonstrators VOA 25 Feb 2021 -- The political crisis in Myanmar took a new turn Thursday when supporters of the military junta in Yangon attacked demonstrators protesting the February 1 overthrow of the civilian government.
ASEAN Criticized For Not Taking Stronger Stand on Myanmar Radio Free Asia 25 Feb 2021 -- Neighboring countries are under pressure to take a stronger stance against the junta in Myanmar, a day after the foreign ministers of Indonesia and Thailand met in Bangkok with its top envoy.
Myanmar Threats, Arrests of Journalists at Anti-Coup Protests Raise Alarms Radio Free Asia 25 Feb 2021 -- Journalists covering mass street protests against Myanmar's military junta are increasingly reporting threats, arrests and harassment from authorities tightening a crackdown on opponents of the Feb. 1 coup in what a local press watchdog called an attempted "news blackout."
Pro-Army Mobs Attack Myanmar Protesters in Escalation of Violence in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 25 Feb 2021 -- Mobs of pro-military thugs with iron rods, knives, and slingshots attacked anti-coup protesters at a popular rally site in Myanmar's largest city on Thursday, injuring at least 20 people after being unleashed on demonstrators, the protesters said.
UK Announces Further Sanctions on Myanmar's Military, Foreign Minister Raab Says Sputnik 25 Feb 2021 -- Earlier this week, Britain's Foreign Office summoned Kyaw Zwar Minn, Myanmar's ambassador to the UK, to condemn the Myanmar Security Forces' response to the peaceful protests in the country.
UK sanctions further Myanmar military figures for role in coup: 25 February 2021 UK FCDO 25 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces further sanctions against members of Myanmar's State Administration Council.
102nd China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand joint patrol on Mekong River kicks off PLA Daily 24 Feb 2021 -- As three law enforcement boats set sail at Jingha Port, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province, at 9 a.m. on February 23, the 102nd China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand joint patrol on Mekong River officially kicked off, according to a news release by the Press Office of Yunnan Provincial Public Security Department.
In First Post-coup Diplomatic Encounters, Myanmar Envoy Meets Thai, Indonesian Officials Radio Free Asia 24 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar must listen to its people, Indonesia's top diplomat told her counterpart from Naypyidaw in Bangkok on Wednesday, as they held the first known face-to-face meetings between a senior junta member and foreign governments since the Feb. 1 Myanmar coup.
Myanmar Junta's Foreign Minister Visits Bangkok for Talks with Regional Neighbors VOA 24 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's neighbors are stepping up efforts to resolve the political crisis triggered by the military's overthrow of the country's elected civilian government.
More protests held in Myanmar amid diplomacy to resolve crisis Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- More protests have been held in Myanmar against the recent coup in the country, amid diplomatic efforts to resolve a deepening crisis triggered by the putsch.
No Protests in War-torn Half of Myanmar's Rakhine State, Where Some See Upside of Coup Radio Free Asia 24 Feb 2021 -- In a country convulsed with weeks of protests against military rule, people in the war-torn northern half of Myanmar's Rakhine state are standing down — out of fear, ambivalence, and, in some quarters, support for the ouster of the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi, local residents told RFA.
Bangladesh Urges New US Administration to Appoint Special Envoy on Rohingya Radio Free Asia 24 Feb 2021 -- Bangladesh's top diplomat asked the United States to appoint a special envoy for the issue of Myanmar's ethnic Rohingya who have fled state-backed discrimination and violence in their homeland, officials in Dhaka said Wednesday.
Myanmar: Stop harassment of workers, UN agency urges military UN News 24 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has called on the military in Myanmar to end the harassment and intimidation of workers by security forces, and ensure that they can exercise their rights to freedom of expression, in a climate free of violence and fear.
Malaysia Deports More Than 1,000 Myanmar Nationals Despite Court Order Radio Free Asia 23 Feb 2021 -- Malaysia expelled more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday despite a court order halting the mass deportation aboard Myanmar navy ships, after rights groups said that some could face persecution back in their home country.
G7 foreign ministers condemn Myanmar junta violence Press TV 23 Feb 2021 -- The Group of Seven (G7) countries has "firmly" condemned the heavy-handed crackdown committed by Myanmar's junta against anti-coup protesters.
G7 Nations Condemn Myanmar Coup as Some Detained Protesters Are Released Radio Free Asia 23 Feb 2021 -- The Group of Seven industrial democracies on Tuesday condemned the Myanmar military regime's use of violence against protesters rejecting the coup that deposed the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi more than three weeks ago, while the U.S. slapped sanctions on two junta generals.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Burma US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2021 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protesters Return to Streets After Observing General Strike VOA 23 Feb 2021 -- Protesters in Myanmar took part in yet another day of demonstrations against the country's military junta Tuesday, although in much smaller numbers than the massive turnout in many cities and towns seen the previous day.
EU Mulls Sanctions on Myanmar, Russia VOA 22 Feb 2021 -- European Union foreign ministers in Brussels were to weigh in Monday on targeted sanctions against Russia and Myanmar, during a meeting that included their first virtual gathering with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Large '22222' Crowds Fill Myanmar Streets Despite Dire Warning From Junta Radio Free Asia 22 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets of major cities across Myanmar Monday for an all-day nationwide strike in defiance of a warning by the three-week-old military regime that further demonstrations could lead to "loss of life."
Promoting Accountability for Those Responsible for Violence Against Protestors in Burma US Dept. of State 22 Feb 2021 -- The United States stands in solidarity with the people of Burma who came out across the country with courage and determination today to reject the military coup and voice their aspirations for a return to democratic governance, peace, and rule of law.
United States Targets Members of Burma's State Administrative Council following Violence against Protestors US Treasury 22 Feb 2021 -- "Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals connected to the military apparatus responsible for the coup in Burma."
As Myanmar situation intensifies, Western countries urged to avoid adding fuel to fire Global Times 22 Feb 2021 -- As the situation intensifies in Myanmar, which is bracing for the largest anti-coup protest yet after bloody clashes, Chinese observers urged outside countries, such as the US, to stop "pouring oil on the fire," and encouraged ASEAN to play a coordinating role in easing the turbulence.
UN chief calls for immediate halt to 'repression' in Myanmar Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced 'brutal force' used by military rulers to curb anti-coup protests in Myanmar.
Myanmar begins general strike as junta warns protesters can 'suffer loss of life' Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar begins a nationwide general strike and thousands of protesters take to the streets across the country despite a curfew and a chilling warning by the military junta that anti-coup protesters will "suffer the loss of life."
'No place' for coups in today's world, UN chief tells Myanmar military UN News 22 Feb 2021 -- On the opening day of a new UN Human Rights Council session on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his "full support to the people of Myanmar", three weeks after the military takeover that has brought thousands out onto the streets in protest.
UN Chief Demands Immediate Return to Democratic Rule in Myanmar VOA 22 Feb 2021 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced the military coup in Myanmar and demanded an immediate return to democratic rule. Guterres condemned Myanmar's repressive actions in his opening address to the 46th session of the UN Human rights Council.
UNHCR calls for 'immediate rescue' of Rohingya Muslim refugees stranded in Andaman Sea Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations refugee agency has called for "swift assistance" to a group of Rohingya Muslim refugees who have been afloat in their boat for more than a week in the Andaman Sea of northeast Indian Ocean.
International Pressure Mounts on Malaysia to Halt Deportation of Myanmar Nationals Radio Free Asia 22 Feb 2021 -- The international community and local groups on Monday piled pressure on Malaysia to halt the imminent deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals to their home country weeks after a military coup there.
UN Appeals to Nations to Rescue Rohingya Trapped at Sea Radio Free Asia 22 Feb 2021 -- United Nations refugee agency UNHCR appealed to maritime states along the Andaman Sea on Monday to rescue a group of Rohingya in distress, while the director of a group that monitors the refugees said eight had died aboard the boat.
Rohingya refugees: UN agency urges immediate rescue to prevent 'tragedy' on Andaman Sea UN News 22 Feb 2021 -- The UN refugee agency (UNHCR), on Monday, called for immediate efforts to search and rescue a group of Rohingya refugees, who have been adrift on the Andaman Sea for over a week.
New Shooting Death in Yangon as Myanmar Braces for Major 'Five Two' Protests Radio Free Asia 21 Feb 2021 -- The fatal shooting of a security guard in Myanmar's largest city was confirmed by family members Sunday, bringing the weekend death toll from the suppression of anti-military demonstrations to three, as protesters mourned fallen colleagues and the junta imposed curfews ahead of major nationwide protests planned to start the week.
Bloody crackdown in Myanmar unacceptable to democracies: Taiwan CNA 21 Feb 2021 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Sunday that the bloody crackdown by Myanmar's military on pro-democracy protesters are "not acceptable" to the democratic world.
Myanmar tensions far from over as UN chief slams junta's deadly crackdown Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations has censured Myanmar's military junta over a deadly crackdown on anti-coup protesters in the country.
Secretary-General condemns deadly violence against protestors in Myanmar UN News 21 Feb 2021 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the lethal use of force against peaceful protestors in Myanmar, where demonstrations against the military takeover of the Government have been growing.
Thousands Protest in Myanmar after 2 Demonstrators Killed VOA 21 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Myanmar again Sunday, a day after two people were killed when police and security forces used live and rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannon and slingshots against those protesting the military's February 1 coup.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Phone Calls with Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Haji Erywan and Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi PRC MofA 20 Feb 2021
Chinese FM holds phone conversation with Indonesian FM over Myanmar situation Global Times 20 Feb 2021 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday held a phone conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. Both sides exchanged views mainly on the situation in Myanmar and coordinated positions in this regard.
Wang Yi: Myanmar's problems are an internal affair People's Daily 20 Feb 2021 -- Both China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) believe the current situation in Myanmar is an internal affair, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Two more people shot dead at Myanmar anti-coup protests Press TV 20 Feb 2021 -- Two more people have been shot dead and 20 others injured in Myanmar's anti-coup protests, a day after a young woman succumbed to her gunshot wounds and became the first known casualty of the public display of grievance in the country.
Two Protesters Shot Dead in Mandalay in Bloodiest Day Since Myanmar Coup Radio Free Asia 20 Feb 2021 -- Two protesters were shot dead when riot police fired rubber and live bullets at a crowd protecting government shipyard workers in Myanmar's second largest city Saturday, the bloodiest day in the nearly three weeks since the army seized power in a coup, witnesses said.
Actor Arrested, 2 Myanmar Protesters Killed by Gunfire VOA 20 Feb 2021 -- Police arrested a famous Myanmar actor Sunday, hours after two people were killed by gunfire as security forces used live and rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons and slingshots against protesters who were demonstrating against the military's Feb. 1 coup.
Banks Closed in Myanmar as Anti-Coup Protests, Financial Chaos Continue VOA 20 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's banking sector continues to be in chaos as mass anti-coup demonstrations saw armored vehicles patrol the streets in the city of Yangon this past week.
Woman dies of bullet wound to head during anti-coup protest in Myanmar Press TV 19 Feb 2021 -- A young woman has died of a bullet wound to the head during an anti-coup protest in Myanmar, becoming the first known casualty of days of protests over the past two weeks against a military coup in the country.
Civil Disobedience Against Military Rule in Myanmar Paralyzes Banking Sector Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2021 -- Protests against the military's seizure of power in Myanmar have crippled its economy, as businesses struggle to conduct commerce without physical cash and a banking system that is now unreliable, sources in Myanmar told RFA.
First Myanmar Protester Death Galvanizes Anti-Coup Demonstrators Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2021 -- The death of a young woman fatally shot in the head by police last week during a peaceful demonstration against Myanmar's junta — the first death in two weeks of protests — provided a fresh focal point Friday for coup opponents who braved arrests, beatings and slingshots from police to rally across the country.
Myanmar Coup Puts French, US Oil Majors Back in Spotlight VOA 19 Feb 2021 -- Since Myanmar's military toppled the country's democratically elected government Feb. 1, a chorus of activists at home and abroad have called on foreign firms to cut ties with the generals' sprawling business empire, and a few firms have taken heed.
Chinese Companies Supplying Arms, Military Equipment to Myanmar: Group Radio Free Asia 18 Feb 2021 -- Chinese state-owned enterprises are among the biggest suppliers of arms and military equipment to the Myanmar military, according to an advocacy group Justice For Myanmar and public domain information.
'China backing Myanmar upheaval' is pure rumor, intended to sow discord: FM Global Times 18 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in response to claims that China backed the Myanmar upheaval and reports that some people in Myanmar said they will boycott Chinese goods, said these were pure rumors and intended to sow discord between China and Myanmar.
Chinese ambassador to Myanmar: all parties should avoid using violence People's Daily 18 Feb 2021 -- Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai said that all parties should avoid using violence in the current situation and the basic rights of people need to be protected as Myanmar citizens took to the street recently.
Refugee Group: Malaysia Plans to Deport Asylum-Seekers to Myanmar Radio Free Asia 18 Feb 2021 -- Malaysia plans to deport asylum-seekers among the 1,200 Myanmar nationals it is sending home next week, a refugee group told BenarNews on Thursday, while rights groups expressed shock at a move they said would endanger lives after the military coup.
Arrests, Journalist Beatings as Myanmar Junta Faces Relentless Protests Rejecting Army Rule Radio Free Asia 18 Feb 2021 -- With Myanmar's mass anti-coup demonstrations showing no sign of letting up and even drawing more civil servants, the military junta that seized power this month stepped up arrests of protesters on Thursday and attacked journalists covering the rallies.
Myanmar's military launches campaign of arrests to stymie paralyzing strikes Press TV 18 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has issued arrest warrants for six celebrities, including film directors, actors, and a singer, for encouraging strikes that have paralyzed government offices, as mass protests continue over the recent coup d'état in the country.
Canada Imposes Sanctions on 9 Myanmar Military Officials Sputnik 18 Feb 2021 -- Canada has imposed sanctions on nine Myanmar officials, including the country's leader Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, in response to the coup d'etat carried out by Myanmar's armed forces earlier this month, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement on Thursday.
UK sanctions Myanmar military generals for serious human rights violations UK FCDO 18 Feb 2021 -- The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced sanctions against members of the Myanmar military for serious human rights violations following the military coup.
Myanmar Security Forces Confront Striking Railway Workers VOA 18 Feb 2021 -- Mass demonstrations against Myanmar's military overthrow of the civilian government resumed again Thursday, hours after security forces confronted striking railway workers.
Gunfire at Mandalay Rail Station Amid Creative Myanmar Protests And Appeals to Civil Servants Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2021 -- Police fired guns and sprayed teargas to disperse anti-coup demonstrators who were blocking tracks at a railway station in Myanmar's second-largest city Wednesday, as military junta opponents clogged streets with vehicles in a widening protest movement vying for the support of civil servants.
Protesters in Myanmar Stage Largest Rallies Yet Against Junta VOA 17 Feb 2021 -- An apparent record number of people demonstrated in Myanmar Wednesday against the military since it's Feb. 1 coup, despite a ban on gatherings of at least five people.
UN Rights Expert: Myanmar's Youth Will Not Go Backward VOA 17 Feb 2021 -- The U.N. special rapporteur for Myanmar says the country's youth have "had a taste of freedom" and are not going to give up trying to reverse the military coup in their country.
People stage big show of opposition to coup in Myanmar Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- People have taken to the streets in force in Myanmar's largest city of Yangon to protest the recent military coup and the detention of civilian leaders in the Southeast Asian country.
We are prepared for the worst: Lawyer of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- The lawyer of Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi says he is preparing 'for the worst,' expressing his fear of a prolonged trial.
Indonesia's Foreign Minister in Diplomatic Push for ASEAN Action on Myanmar Coup Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2021 -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi traveled to Brunei on Wednesday and was to visit Singapore a day later as part of a diplomatic push to get Southeast Asian neighbors more involved in addressing the military coup in Myanmar.
Myanmar crisis: 'Terrified' UN rights expert sounds alarm ahead of expected protests UN News 17 Feb 2021 -- The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has warned of the potential for a sharp uptick in violence on Wednesday, as protests continue against the 1 February military takeover of the government.
Aung San Suu Kyi in 'Good Health,' Says Myanmar Junta as it Lays New Charges on Her Radio Free Asia 16 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court online on Tuesday to face new charges brought against her by the military regime, as growing numbers of government employees refused to go to work in defiance of the junta, whose spokesman said the detained 75-year-old leader is "in good health."
Myanmar: 'World is watching', UN Special Envoy urges military to refrain from violence UN News 16 Feb 2021 -- The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has called on the country's military leadership to refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, amid ongoing protests against the military takeover.
Myanmar Military Charges Suu Kyi with 2nd Crime in Apparent Attempt to Keep Her Detained VOA 16 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar authorities filed a second charge Tuesday against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, an apparent legal maneuver that could keep her detained indefinitely.
Myanmar Protesters Block Trains and Streets After Military Coup VOA 16 Feb 2021 -- Nationwide protests in Myanmar against the military's overthrow of the elected civilian government continued Tuesday despite a shutdown of the Internet for a second consecutive night.
Rohingya Refugees Face New Crackdown in India VOA 16 Feb 2021 -- Rohingya refugees are fleeing India or going underground amid fears that the government will arrest them for unauthorized entry into the country.
Myanmar military denies coup, files extra charge against Suu Kyi Press TV 16 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has denied that its ouster of the government and arrest of political leaders constituted a coup d'état, justifying that assertion by claiming that it plans to hold a new election and hand power to a civil government.
'We Didn't Put Restrictions on Everything,' Says Myanmar Junta Spokesman in 1st Remarks Since Coup Radio Free Asia 16 Feb 2021 -- Major General Zaw Min Tun, spokesman for the ruling military council and deputy minister for information, held the Myanmar junta's first news conference Tuesday since it seized power in a coup on Feb. 1. The briefing in the capital Naypyidaw was widely boycotted by the local media, leaving RFA Burmese Service senior editor Aye Aye Mon free to pose multiple questions to the military spokesman on issues including the constitutionality of the coup, the detention of elected leaders, the use of force against protests, and the death from gunfire of a young protester.
Myanmar Police File 2nd Charge Against Detained Country Leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Report Says Sputnik 16 Feb 2021 -- The police in Myanmar filed a second charge against the country leader, Aung San Suu Kyi who was deposed in a military coup, according to media reports.
'Not a Coup': Myanmar Armed Forces Had 'No Choice But to Take Power', Military Spokesman Says Sputnik 16 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has also stated that they will stick to the 2008 constitution, which was adopted following a constitutional referendum held the same year.
UK Foreign Secretary condemns politically motivated charges against Aung San Suu Kyi UK FCDO 16 Feb 2021 -- The UK has condemned the charges against Aung San Suu Kyi in a court hearing in Myanmar today and calls for her immediate release.
China mentions 'reasonable demands' of Myanmar social movement, strives to promote dialogue: Ambassador Global Times 16 Feb 2021 -- China mentioned the "reasonable demands" of Myanmar's social movement and strove to promote dialogue while urging all parties to stay calm and restrained, avoiding violence, the Chinese ambassador said in an interview on Tuesday. He denied recent rumors about China being involved in certain affairs such as transporting technicians to Myanmar and helping the country build an internet firewall.
Myanmar army deploys troops, tanks as UN warns against violence Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Anti-coup protests have gained traction in cities across Myanmar despite the junta's efforts to clamp down on protesters, who are demanding a return of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar Anti-Junta Protesters Appeal to Civil Servants Two Weeks After Coup Radio Free Asia 15 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of protesters in Myanmar's largest cities defied assembly bans and warnings from the military junta to demonstrate for the release of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the restoration of her elected government Monday, two weeks after an army takeover in the fledgling Southeast Asian democracy.
Riot Control Vehicles Deployed Near Myanmar Central Bank in Yangon Amid Protests, Reports Say Sputnik 15 Feb 2021 -- Detachments of armed police and military officers, armoured vehicles and water cannons have been deployed near the Myanmar Central Bank's office in the city of Yangon where another protest against the military coup is taking place, the Irrawaddy news website reported on Monday.
WTO Trade Policy Review of Myanmar: UK statement UK FCDO 15 Feb 2021 -- The UK delivered this statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Myanmar on 15 February 2021.
'Unacceptable' violence, intimidation and harassment in Myanmar – UN chief UN News 14 Feb 2021 -- An increased use of force and the reported deployment of armoured vehicles to major cities throughout Myanmar have sparked the deep concern of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Bangladesh to move thousands of Rohingya refugees to flood-prone island despite outcry Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of more Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar who have taken refuge in Bangladesh are now planned to be relocated from crowded camps to a flood-prone island in the Bay of Bengal despite concerns about the risk of storms and floods lashing the site.
Myanmar junta warns people against hiding activists as protests continue for 9th day Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has issued arrest warrants for several anti-coup activists and warned the public against hiding them, as mass protests continue against the military takeover for a ninth consecutive day.
Shots Fired in Northern Myanmar City Amid Signs of Deeper Crackdown on Protests Radio Free Asia 14 Feb 2021 -- Security forces fired guns to disperse protesters at a power plant in northern Myanmar on Sunday, as tanks and armored vehicles patrolled the streets of the country's largest city and an overnight internet shutdown kicked in after days of nationwide mass protests against the two-week-old military junta.
Myanmar: Soldiers Fire at Crowds of Protesters VOA 14 Feb 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar opened fire on protesters Sunday, as demonstrations against military rule in the country enter their second week.
China denies rumors of 'sending IT personnel to Myanmar,' calling on 'dialogues,' 'to settle differences' and to 'back to normal' Global Times 13 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar on Saturday denied reports that alleged "China is sending IT personnel to Myanmar," saying such allegations are "groundless" and calling for communication and dialogue in the country to settle differences and bring politics back to normal.
Myanmar Military Targets Sector Professionals as Demonstrations Continue VOA 13 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's widespread protests continued for an eighth day Saturday, after Friday's demonstrations in the city of Mawlamyine saw several arrests and rubber bullets fired.
Sweeping Arrests Net Hundreds in Myanmar As Anti-Coup Protests Swell Radio Free Asia 12 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar authorities snatched a doctor from his clinic and rounded up bureaucrats as the ruling junta moved to arrest professionals and state staffers for joining days of growing mass protests against military rule in scores of cities across the country in defiance of crowd limits, curfews, and increasing shows of force by police.
Myanmar Military Authorities Announce Pardons for Over 23,000 Prisoners Sputnik 12 Feb 2021 -- The military authorities in Myanmar have issued an order to pardon more than 23,000 prisoners, including 55 foreign citizens, a document said.
'World is watching,' UN official warns Myanmar's junta after coup Press TV 12 Feb 2021 -- A United Nations (UN) official has urged Myanmar's military to refrain from using violence against anti-coup protesters, warning that human rights abuses in the country would not go unnoticed.
Human Rights Council: UK statement for the 29th Special Session on Myanmar UK FCDO 12 Feb 2021 -- The UK and EU led a Special Session on the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar with support of over 20 other Human Rights Council members.
Myanmar crisis: 'All options should be on the table', UN Human Rights Council hears UN News 12 Feb 2021 -- The UN deputy human rights chief and the independent expert on Myanmar have called for targeted sanctions against the leaders of what they both described as the coup that took place in the country last week, as the Human Rights Council met in special session on Friday to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Burmese Expert: China Helping Military Establish Cyber Firewall VOA 12 Feb 2021 -- The Burmese military government is about to pass a tough cyber censorship bill that has sparked widespread opposition at home and abroad.
Myanmar Junta Arrests Target Election Officials Amid Growing Protests Radio Free Asia 11 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's junta arrested 40 election officials Thursday and put pressure on others to back the army's unsubstantiated voting fraud claims, relatives of the detained said, as mass protests around the country against the coup swelled with increasing support from white-collar government workers.
Myanmar Opium Production Drops as Meth Surges, UN Says VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- Opium production in Myanmar, the world's second-largest cultivator of the poppies that are the base ingredient for heroin, has dropped, according to a United Nations study released Thursday, as "Golden Triangle" drug lords focus on the more lucrative synthetic drug trade.
Production, Demand for Opium in Myanmar Tanks on Rise of Synthetics in SE Asia: Report Radio Free Asia 11 Feb 2021 -- The expansion and diversification of Southeast Asia's synthetic drug market last year has led to a further decline in the production and demand for opium in Myanmar, although crime rings that traffic heroin continued to generate substantial profits, fueling conflict, a United Nations report said Thursday.
Executive Order on Blocking Property with Respect to the Situation in Burma The White House 11 Feb 2021
A Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate The White House 11 Feb 2021
U.S. Commerce Department Restricts Licensing of Sensitive Exports to Burma's Military and Security Services in Response to the Recent Military Coup US Dept. of Commerce 11 Feb 2021 -- The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) implemented a series of restrictions on exports of sensitive items to Burma's Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Home Affairs, armed forces, and security services in response to the Burmese military's actions to overthrow the democratically elected civilian government of Burma.
Designating Officials and Entities in Connection with the Military Coup in Burma US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2021 -- "On February 1, prior to the scheduled seating of Burma's newly elected Parliament, the Burmese military detained a broad cross-section of civilian government leadership, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, civil society leaders, journalists, and human right activists. We have been clear: this was a coup, and we will not sit idly by."
United States Targets Leaders of Burma's Military Coup Under New Executive Order US Treasury 11 Feb 2021 -- "Today, the Biden administration launched a new sanctions regime in response to the Burmese military's coup against the democratically elected civilian government of Burma. In coordination with the issuance of a new Executive Order (E.O.), the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated, pursuant to that E.O., 10 individuals and three entities connected to the military apparatus responsible for the coup."
US Sanctions Myanmar Military Leaders Involved in Coup VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions against Myanmar, also known as Burma, more than a week after the country's military overthrew the democratically elected government.
U.S. announces sanctions against Myanmar's military leaders Global Times 11 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced sanctions against military leaders in Myanmar.
Biden sanctions Myanmar military leaders over coup Press TV 11 Feb 2021 -- US President Joe Biden has levied sanctions on a number of military leaders in Myanmar following the February 1 coup which overthrew the country's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
US Imposes Myanmar Sanctions on 8 Individuals, 3 Entities Sputnik 11 Feb 2021 -- The Myanmar coup unfolded on 1 February as the military arrested senior members of the newly-elected parliament right before it was due to convene for an inaugural session. State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other officials were put under house arrest.
Myanmar junta threatens civil servants, protesters with 'actions' Press TV 11 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's ruling general has ordered demonstrators to return to work or face "effective actions" as a civil disobedience campaign and nationwide protests continue to grow over the last week's military coup.
Myanmar's Military Detains More Government Officials as Protests Continue VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- Members of Myanmar's often persecuted ethnic minorities Thursday joined a sixth day of growing nationwide protests against the military's overthrow of the civilian government.
Media Covering Myanmar Coup Face Harassment, Restrictions VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- Censorship, threats and internet blocks have created a climate of uncertainty in Myanmar since the military coup and could set press freedom back 10 years, media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said.
Myanmar Activist Leader Vows to Resist Military Coup VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- As Myanmar is left reeling after a military coup rocked the Southeast Asian country at the beginning of February, one activist leader is determined to make sure that his nation's future will lie in the hands of the people.
New Zealand Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar's Military After Coup VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- New Zealand has imposed a travel ban and cut ties with military leaders in Myanmar who ousted the Southeast Asian nation's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar Coup Tests Biden's Diplomacy Strategies VOA 10 Feb 2021 -- With new sanctions slapped on Myanmar, the Feb. 1 military takeover in the country has emerged as an early test of President Joe Biden's multilateral diplomatic strategy, as his administration pledges to defend democracy and seeks to counter China's rising influence in a region that has shown significant democratic erosion in recent years.
Remarks by President Biden on the Administration's Response to the Coup in Burma The White House 10 Feb 2021
US Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Military Leaders for Coup VOA 10 Feb 2021 -- The United States is imposing consequences on the leaders of the coup in Myanmar, President Joe Biden said Wednesday, reiterating that the military must relinquish power it seized "and demonstrate respect for the role of the people" as "expressed in their November 8 election."
US to Impose Sanctions on Myanmar Junta as Fifth Day of Protests Fill City Streets Radio Free Asia 10 Feb 2021 -- Signaling a tough U.S. response to last week's military takeover in Myanmar, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday economic restrictions and imminent sanctions against the coup leaders as he pressed them to release country leader Aung San Suu Kyi and respect the results of the Nov. 8 elections.
Biden Announces US Sanctions Against Myanmar Military Leaders Following Recent Coup Sputnik 10 Feb 2021 -- In light of allegations that Myanmar's recent general elections were riddled with fraud, the country's military generals seized power from democratically-elected officials in a coup d'état and opted to impose a one-year state of emergency.
Only 'following orders', no defence for any Myanmar atrocities: UN expert UN News 10 Feb 2021 -- The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar on Wednesday said that security forces in the country must "stand down before there are more casualties" among protesters, amid reports of use of lethal force against those demonstrating against last week's military takeover.
Anti-coup protests rock Myanmar for fifth consecutive day Press TV 10 Feb 2021 -- It was the fifth consecutive day of demonstrations in Myanmar's main city of Yangon against the February 1 coup which overthrew the de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar Ethnic Armies Wary After Peace Talks Body Scrapped By Junta Radio Free Asia 10 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta has dissolved the office set up by the ousted civilian-led government of Aung San Suu Kyi to negotiate peace agreements with warring ethnic armies, replacing it with an army team that will deal directly with the armed groups, negotiators said.
Myanmar Protests Enter 5th Day With Tens of Thousands Taking to Streets Despite Police Aggression Sputnik 10 Feb 2021 -- The police are ramping up pressure on protestors with over 20 people detained in the capital on Tuesday and more than 200 arrests reported the same day in the city of Mandalay.
Anti-Coup Protests in Myanmar Continue Despite Increasing Crackdown VOA 10 Feb 2021 -- Nationwide demonstrations against last week's military overthrow of Myanmar's civilian government entered its fifth consecutive day Wednesday, despite the military's increasing use of force against the protesters.
Myanmar Coup Piles Pressure on Military's Business Empire VOA 10 Feb 2021 -- The overthrow of Myanmar's democratically elected government by the military last week is drawing international attention to the armed forces' vast but murky business empire as pressure builds on foreign companies to break ties with it.
Myanmar Forces Raid Ruling Party Headquarters, Woman Shot in Anti-Coup Protests Radio Free Asia 09 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar security forces raided the headquarters of deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party on Tuesday, a party official said, as nationwide demonstrations against the military takeover turned bloody when police fired on a large crowd in the capital, wounding two protesters.
Health Care Feels The Pinch as Myanmar Medical Workers Join Civil Disobedience Movement Radio Free Asia 09 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's health service is on the verge of a breakdown as medical workers and providers join a nationwide civil disobedience campaign opposing the military power takeover, forcing most hospitals and intensive care units in government facilities to close their doors, hospital officials in Yangon said Tuesday.
Myanmar Police Crack Down on Protesters VOA 09 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar police cracked down on people protesting Myanmar's military coup in the capital of Naypyitaw on Tuesday by firing warning shots, rubber bullets and water cannons, seriously injuring at least two protesters with what are believed to be gunshot wounds.
Demonstrations Resume in Myanmar Against Military Junta Despite Curfews and Restrictions VOA 09 Feb 2021 -- Demonstrators gathered in the streets of Myanmar's capital again Tuesday for a fourth consecutive day, defying a set of restrictions imposed by the military junta aimed at stopping the massive protests against the overthrow of the elected civilian government.
Myanmar: UN office expresses 'strong concern' at use of force against demonstrators UN News 09 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations in Myanmar has voiced strong concerns over Tuesday's reported use of force by security forces against demonstrators protesting the military takeover and arrests of elected leaders and politicians.
Myanmar's military raids ruling party's headquarters Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has raided ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters in the country's largest city of Yangon, as military rulers seek to stamp out growing protests against a military coup.
Myanmar anti-coup rallies: Military attacks protesters with rubber bullets, tear gas Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse thousands of people who took to the streets for the fourth consecutive day to protest against the recent coup d'état in the country.
Six Injured, Two Critically, as Myanmar Police Disperse Protests in Capital, Reports Say Sputnik 09 Feb 2021 -- Six people were injured, two of them critically, in a police shooting during protests in the Myanmar capital of Naypyitaw on Tuesday, media reported.
Military Deployed to Yangon's Streets as Myanmar Protests Enter 4th Day, Reports Suggest Sputnik 09 Feb 2021 -- Soldiers wearing bulletproof vests and armed with both metal shields and automatic firearms have joined police deployed on the streets of Myanmar's largest city of Yangon as nationwide protests against the military takeover entered the fourth day on Tuesday, The Irrawaddy news website reported.
Myanmar Military Junta Sets Curfews, Crowd Controls After Days of Mass Protests Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta on Monday set curfews and other restrictions in major cities, unveiling the decrees as peaceful public protests across the country drew hundreds of thousands of marchers demanding the reinstatement of deposed Aung San Suu Kyi and her elected government.
Myanmar Junta Bid to Draw in Ethnic Parties Met With Chilly Response Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2021 -- Political parties in Myanmar are largely refusing to take up roles in the military junta's State Administrative Council government, rejecting the regime's effort to draw in civilian and ethnic minority parties a week after it deposed democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials in a nonviolent coup.
Myanmar Junta Imposes Curfew Amid Protests VOA 08 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's junta has declared a curfew in the country's two most populous cities, following days of large protests against the military's seizure of power.
Myanmar military pledges new election as thousands join anti-coup protests Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's ruling junta has pledged to hold a new election and hand power to the winner as tensions continue to simmer in the Southeast Asian country amid growing opposition to last week's military coup that ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Junta in Myanmar declares martial law as pressure mounts on coup leaders Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- A junta in Myanmar has declared martial law in parts of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, after hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated nationwide against a much-condemned military coup that ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Fears of military crackdown as Myanmar police use water cannon against anti-coup protesters Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- Tensions continue to simmer in Myanmar amid growing opposition to last week's military coup, as the authorities' patience appears to be wearing thin, with police using water cannon against protesters in the tightly-controlled capital.
Myanmar Junta Bid to Draw in Ethnic Parties Met With Chilly Response Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2021 -- Political parties in Myanmar are largely refusing to take up roles in the military junta's State Administrative Council government, rejecting the regime's effort to draw in civilian and ethnic minority parties a week after it deposed democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials in a nonviolent coup.
US Considering Taking Actions Against Myanmar Military Over Coup, White House Says Sputnik 08 Feb 2021 -- The Biden administration is considering taking possible actions against the Myanmar military following the coup in that country, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a press briefing on Monday.
Myanmar Military Leader: Election Commission Used COVID as Excuse to Prevent Fair Campaigning Sputnik 08 Feb 2021 -- On 1 February, Myanmar's key leaders, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, and other high-ranking officials, were ousted by the country's military and arrested over claims that the November 2020 elections were rigged.
Protests Against Military Coup Swell Across Cities in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 07 Feb 2021 -- Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Myanmar's major cities, chanting slogans against the military junta and demanding the release of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other detained politicians on Sunday, as a two-day internet blackout was lifted.
Street protests continue in Myanmar for 2nd day against military coup Press TV 07 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of people have staged street protests for a second day in Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, in an outburst of anger towards the military junta's coup and the detention of civilian leaders.
Tens of Thousands in Myanmar Protest Military Coup VOA 07 Feb 2021 -- Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Myanmar for a second day Sunday to protest last week's military coup and call for the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Australian Adviser Detained in Myanmar VOA 07 Feb 2021 -- Australia says it has "serious concerns" about an economic adviser to Myanmar's former de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi who has been detained by police. The military overthrew the elected government in the Southeast Asian nation Monday, alleging fraud in a Nov. 8 poll.
Thousands protest against military coup in Myanmar's biggest city Press TV 06 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of Myanmarese people have taken to the streets in the largest city of Yangon to denounce a military coup that ousted the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Chi.
Anti-Coup Protests Draw Thousands in Myanmar Cities as Junta Cuts Internet, Mobile Connectivity Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Myanmar's major cities Saturday, the sixth day of military rule, as the junta shut down internet and mobile phone service lines in the country of 54 million people and rumors swirled about deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi's whereabouts.
Hundreds of Myanmar Lawmakers Reject Military Takeover, Vote to Fight for Democracy Sputnik 06 Feb 2021 -- Almost 300 lawmakers in Myanmar have met by video to declare themselves the legitimate sole representatives of the people after the military seized power on Monday.
Thousands Join Protests in Myanmar's Yangon After Military Coup, Reports Say Sputnik 06 Feb 2021 -- Several thousand people took to the streets in Myanmar's largest city Yangon on Saturday to participate in the first mass protest against military rule since the recent coup, media reported.
Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says UN News 06 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people's right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and that demonstrations are not subjected to reprisals.
Junta Suspends More Social Media Sites as Civil Disobedience Movement Spreads Across Myanmar Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's ruling junta ordered the suspension of Twitter and Instagram on Friday after a day of spiraling nationwide protests against the military coup that has spooked some investors and brought increasing criticism from the international community.
Hundreds Take to Streets in Largest Protest Since Myanmar Military Coup VOA 05 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Myanmar's capital Friday in the largest protests since Monday's military coup, as the military expanded its dragnet against ousted officials.
Deposed Myanmar Politicians Defy Coup VOA 05 Feb 2021 -- Nearly 300 members of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's deposed ruling party proclaimed Friday to be the only lawful representatives of the country's citizenry and called for global recognition as the stewards of the country's government.
Civil Disobedience Movement Spreads Throughout Myanmar on Day Five of Military Coup Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2021 -- A Civil Disobedience Movement in response to a coup by the military spread rapidly throughout Myanmar on Friday despite threats of a crackdown, while investors began pulling out of the country amid political uncertainty and calls for a pressure campaign by the international community.
Anti-coup protests held in Myanmar Press TV 05 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of people, led by students and teachers, have staged several protests across Myanmar to denounce the recent military coup in the country and call for a return to civilian rule.
Indonesia, Malaysia Call For Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar Coup Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2021 -- The leaders of Indonesia and Malaysia jointly called on Friday for a special meeting of Southeast Asian nations to discuss this week's military coup in Myanmar, saying this was a matter of concern for the region.
Analysts Urge Indonesia to Once Again Nudge Myanmar Toward Democracy Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2021 -- This week's military coup in Myanmar has prompted calls for Jakarta to again take on the mantle of regional role model to help its neighbor back on the path to democracy.
Interview: 'What is Critical is That the People of the World Rally Around the People of Myanmar' Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2021 -- Tom Andrews, the UNSpecial Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has called on the international community to express outrage at Myanmar's military for this week's coup d'état.
Interview: 'We Are Hoping For The Best and Preparing For The Worst' Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar attorney Khin Maung Zaw has been assigned by the leadership of the now-deposed National League for Democracy (NLD) to represent state counselor and de facto national leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, now both being held under house arrest, in their trial on charges brought by Myanmar's new military leaders. Here, Khin Maung Zaw speaks with RFA's Myanmar Service in an exclusive interview:
Security Council calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, pledging 'continued support' for Myanmar's democratic transition UN News 04 Feb 2021 -- The UN Security Council issued a press statement on Thursday expressing "deep concern" over the military takeover in Myanmar, calling for the immediate release of the country's elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and President Win Myint.
UN Security Council calls for release of detainees in coup-hit Myanmar Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations Security Council has expressed "deep concern" by the recent military coup in Myanmar, calling for the "release of all detainees", including the Southeast Asian country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
UN chief vows to rally global pressure to ensure Myanmar coup fails Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged to increase international pressure on Myanmar to ensure the failure of the recent military coup in the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar Junta Blocks Facebook, VPNs as The UN Security Council Voices 'Deep Concern' Radio Free Asia 04 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta has blocked access to Facebook amid growing civil resistance to the army coup that deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her government, telecoms authorities said Thursday, as the U.N. Security Council expressed concern about the takeover and called for the release of those detained.
Myanmar Military Blocks Access to Facebook as Resistance to Coup Grows VOA 04 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military government blocked public access to Facebook Thursday amid growing popular resistance to this week's overthrow of the country's civilian government.
Military Coup Sounds Death Knell For Myanmar's Peace Process: Experts Radio Free Asia 04 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's ambitious plan to bring armed ethnic groups under the tent of a nationwide peace accord after decades of conflict appears essentially dead in the water following this week's military coup that unseated Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government, ethnic groups and analysts said.
In Power Grab, Myanmar's Generals Deal Rohingya Coup de Grace Radio Free Asia 04 Feb 2021 -- Some might find it odd that Myanmar's military, the Tatmadaw, ousted Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup d'etat. After all, how often does a Nobel Peace Prize laureate defend a genocidal military campaign against the Rohingya before the International Criminal Court at The Hague?
Biden Says Myanmar Military Should Relinquish Power, Release Detainees Sputnik 04 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar recently made global headlines after the country's military seized power in a coup d'état and imposed a one-year state of emergency after the top brass alleged general elections were riddled with fraud.
IMF Concerned About Impact of Military Coup in Myanmar, Spokesman Says Sputnik 04 Feb 2021 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the effect of the military coup in Myanmar and will follow the guidance of it member states on the issue of recognising the country's government, IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice told reporters on Thursday.
Burma or Myanmar: One Country With Two Names? VOA 04 Feb 2021 -- One coup. One country. Two names?
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation in Burma US Dept. of State 03 Feb 2021 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Aung San Suu Kyi Charged And Held as Doctors Mount Civil Disobedience Drive Against Myanmar Army Coup Radio Free Asia 03 Feb 2021 -- Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been remanded in custody on obscure import law charges, her party's spokesman said Wednesday as citizens and health workers stepped up a campaign against Monday's military takeover in the multi-ethnic nation of 54 million people.
G-7 Condemns Myanmar Coup VOA 03 Feb 2021 -- Foreign ministers from the G-7 group of nations on Wednesday condemned the coup in Myanmar and expressed deep concern about the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders.
G7 calls for return to political rule in coup-hit Myanmar Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major industrialized countries have expressed deep concern about the recent military coup in Myanmar and the detention of the country's top political leaders.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Charged With Illegally Importing Walkie-Talkies VOA 03 Feb 2021 -- Authorities in Myanmar have filed charges against detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for violating import-export laws, two days after the military seized power.
Myanmar's police file charges against Suu Kyi Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's police have filed charges against the overthrown de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and sought her detention until mid-February for investigation in the wake of a recent military coup.
FM denies claims China backs Myanmar upheaval, expresses shock on doc leak at UN Security Council Global Times 03 Feb 2021 -- China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday refuted claims that China may have supported or acquiesced in the political upheaval in Myanmar.
Chinese Economic Ties Imply Beijing Support for Myanmar Coup: Analyst Radio Free Asia 03 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s wide-ranging economic interests in Myanmar have likely led to a muted response to the military coup in the country from Beijing, according to a Chinese political commentator.
UN Chief: 'Unacceptable' Myanmar Coup Must Fail VOA 03 Feb 2021 -- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that the United Nations would work to mobilize key international actors to pressure Myanmar "to make sure" that the country's military coup fails.
Inter-Parliamentary Union Condemns Myanmar Coup as Threat to Democracy, Human Rights VOA 03 Feb 2021 -- The Inter-Parliamentary Union has strongly condemned the military coup in Myanmar, calling it a major setback for democracy and a subversion of the will of the people. IPU membership includes parliamentary bodies from 179 of the world's 193 countries.
Citizens Clamor Against Myanmar Coup as Detained Leaders Demand Freedom Radio Free Asia 02 Feb 2021 -- Shocked and angry citizens in cities across Myanmar banged pots and pans on Tuesday to register opposition to the military coup that deposed and arrested leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her civilian government, whose members appealed for a reversal of the takeover while the army announced its new ruling council.
Briefing with Senior State Department Officials On the State Department's Assessment of Recent Events in Burma US Dept. of State 02 Feb 2021
US Declares Ouster of Myanmar Government a Military Coup VOA 02 Feb 2021 -- The U.S. State Department has officially declared the military takeover in Myanmar a coup.
US vows to slap sanctions on Myanmar with democracy, would only add 'fuel to the fire' Global Times 02 Feb 2021 -- The US once again waved its stick of sanctions against Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country neighboring India and China, with "democracy and freedom" as its silver bullet, following the Myanmar army's detention of Myanmar leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint.
Myanmar military coup: Minister Adams' statement, 2 February 2021 UK FCDO 02 Feb 2021 -- Minister Nigel Adams updated the House of Commons on the UK government's response to the Myanmar military coup and the unlawful imprisonment of civilians.
Security Council unity 'crucial' to support democracy in Myanmar UN News 02 Feb 2021 -- The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in the country in the wake of the recent power grab by the military and the declaration of a one-year state of emergency.
World Bank concerned over coup in Myanmar Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- The World Bank has expressed concern about the safety of its staff and partners in Myanmar, where the military has staged a coup.
News Stations Still Closed in Myanmar, Some Other Channels Reopen Radio Free Asia 02 Feb 2021 -- Broadcast news stations remain closed in Myanmar following a government takeover by the country's military on Monday, though some private stations that were at first shut down have been allowed to reopen, sources in Myanmar say.
UN Rights Expert: International Response to Myanmar Coup Must Be Unequivocal VOA 02 Feb 2021 -- U.N. Special Rapporteur on Myanmar Tom Andrews said Tuesday the military takeover in that country is "unacceptable" and requires a strong and unequivocal international response.
Myanmar Junta Seen Cozying Up to China if West Gets Tough VOA 02 Feb 2021 -- The military government that seized power in Myanmar will get along well with its authoritarian neighbor China in the long term, despite historical misgivings, and grow closer if international sanctions isolate the Southeast Asian state from Western powers, observers say.
Myanmar Democracy Party Calls For Release of Aung Sang Suu Kyi, President, Others VOA 02 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's National League for Democracy called Tuesday for the release of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other party leaders.
ASEAN Lawmakers' Group: Regional Bloc Must Expel Myanmar if Coup Holds Radio Free Asia 02 Feb 2021 -- A grouping of Southeast Asian nations needs to pressure Myanmar and kick it out of the bloc if military leaders there don't end the coup they launched this week, an association of MPs from across the region said Tuesday.
Pentagon Does Not Foresee Need for US Military Solution in Myanmar, Spokesman Says Sputnik 02 Feb 2021 -- The US Defense Department does not see the need for the American military to have a role in Myanmar, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday.
Myanmar Suspends All Flights Until June Following Alleged Military Coup, Reports Say Sputnik 02 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military, also known as the Tatmadaw, has issued a notice suspending all flights, including those serving domestic locations, after Monday's alleged coup that saw several prominent officials detained, domestic media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Myanmar's military holding lawmakers in 'open-air prison' after coup Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of lawmakers in Myanmar are being held in "an open-air detention center" in the country's capital, Naypyidaw, a day after the military staged a coup and detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi as well as some of her party members.
Deep fears of violent crackdown in Myanmar, UN rights chief warns UN News 02 Feb 2021 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced "deep fears" of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices in Myanmar, where the military assumed all powers and declared a state of emergency after overthrowing the civilian government and arresting top political leaders, on Monday.
Military releases Myanmar's regional, state chief ministers Global Times 02 Feb 2021 -- A majority of regional and state chief ministers were released on Tuesday after the military's one-day detention, a senior military official told Xinhua.
Major cabinet reshuffle announced in Myanmar People's Daily 02 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar military announced a major cabinet reshuffle hours after a state of emergency was declared on Monday.
Myanmar's regional, state chief ministers released after detention by military People's Daily 02 Feb 2021 -- A majority of regional and state chief ministers were released on Tuesday after the military's one-day detention, a senior military official told Xinhua.
Myanmar military to hold new elections after 1-year state of emergency People's Daily 01 Feb 2021 -- The Myanmar military said on Monday that it will rerun the multi-party general elections after a one-year state of emergency declared earlier in the day.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi urged people to 'resist' military coup before arrest Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called on people to reject the coup, before she was arrested by the military which has now taken over the country.
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges Protests to Reject Myanmar Military Coup, 1-Year State of Emergency Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi urged her country to "to protest against the coup by the military" in a message released Monday after the army arrested her and dozens of ruling party officials and declared a one-year state of emergency to deal with unproven voting fraud allegations from 2020 elections.
Who's Who in Myanmar's Coup Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2021 -- Aung San Suu Kyi, 75, has been Myanmar's civilian leader since March 2016 after her National League for Democracy (NLD) won 2015 elections by a landslide. Prohibited by a military-drafted constitution from becoming president because her two sons are foreign nationals, she was installed in the custom-made position of state counselor.
Myanmar in Turmoil: Current Leadership Detained, Army Declares State of Emergency, Seizes Control Sputnik 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's civilian leader, Aung Suu Kyi, along with the president and other top politicians were detained in the early hours of Monday, with the country's military declaring a one-year state of emergency after weeks of escalating tensions over allegations of vote-rigging in a November election.
Myanmar gov't leaders detained by military, state-run radio, television channel cut off People's Daily 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other senior officials of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) had been detained by the military early on Monday, Myo Nyunt, spokesperson of the NLD, told Xinhua.
Myanmar's coup leaders purge Suu Kyi govt., names 11 new ministerial replacements Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's ruling junta, which detained the country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi through a coup, has announced a purge against her government, removing two dozen ministers and deputies and naming 11 replacements.
Myanmar Military Seizes Power, Hobbling Emerging Democracy VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- A Monday morning power grab by Myanmar's military has set the country's nascent democratic reform drive back at least a decade and will likely bolster what were already growing ties with China and Russia, analysts say.
Myanmar Public Figures Speak with VOA After Military Takes Control VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- Hours after Myanmar's army declared a state of emergency Monday, there are still few details about what is going on and why.
Q&A: Power Grab by Myanmar Military Changes China Relations VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- For insight into how China's relationship with Myanmar may change after the military seized power Monday, VOA Mandarin reporter Adrianna Zhang spoke with Yun Sun, a senior fellow and co-director of the East Asia program and director of the China program at the Stimson Center. Here is their conversation, edited for clarity and concision.
Timeline of Recent Events in Myanmar VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- Here is a timeline of some key events in Myanmar's recent turbulent history:
Myanmar Under State of Emergency, Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Detained VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military seized control of the country Monday under a state of emergency set to last one year, and detained senior politicians including the country's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar gov't leaders detained, military declares 1-year state of emergency People's Daily 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other senior officials have been detained by the military early on Monday, Myo Nyunt, spokesperson of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), told Xinhua.
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Situation in Burma The White House 01 Feb 2021
Biden Vows 'Appropriate Action' After Myanmar Military Takeover VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would review sanction laws and take "appropriate action" against Myanmar following the military takeover of the country.
Arrests, military control 'a serious blow' to democratic reforms in Myanmar: UN chief UN News 01 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the detention of Myanmar's top political leaders and government officials, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, by the country's military.
United Nations, Governments Around World Concerned About Myanmar Military Takeover VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations and many governments around the world expressed serious concern over the Myanmar military's takeover of the country and called for the release of detained political leaders.
UN chief strongly condemns detention of Myanmar leaders People's Daily 01 Feb 2021 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the detention of Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other political leaders on the eve of the opening session of Myanmar's new parliament.
Myanmar Ambassador summoned in response to military coup and unlawful imprisonment of civilians UK FCDO 01 Feb 2021 -- The Myanmar Ambassador to the UK was summoned to the FCDO today (1 February 2021).
UK government statement - state of emergency in Myanmar UK FCDO 01 Feb 2021 -- The UK government has issued a statement condemning the state of emergency imposed by the Myanmar military on 1 February.e
Taiwan calls for peaceful resolution of political strife in Myanmar CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) called on Monday for a peaceful resolution of political unrest in Myanmar following reports of a suspected coup in the Southeast Asian country.
China hopes for a stable, peaceful Myanmar through domestic negotiations, not external interference Global Times 01 Feb 2021 -- The Myanmar military on Monday announced that new elections will be held when a one-year state of emergency ends, and it will return the state power to the new government. The military said that during the state of emergency, the Union Election Commission will be reformed and the parliamentary elections results will be reviewed.
China hopes all sides in Myanmar properly manage differences People's Daily 01 Feb 2021 -- China hopes all sides in Myanmar will properly manage their differences and uphold political and social stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a daily press briefing on Monday.
Myanmar Military Coup Strands Tens of Thousands of Chinese Nationals Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2021 -- China's foreign ministry said on Monday it had no current plans to evacuate its nationals from Myanmar following the military coup in the country.
Southeast Asia: Scant Condemnation of Myanmar Coup Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2021 -- Neighboring countries gave a tepid response to a coup in Myanmar on Monday, with no nation coming forward to condemn the military's seizure of power, amid a general erosion of democracy in the region.
Bangladesh sends Rohingya Muslim refugees to deserted islands Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- The government of Bangladesh has sent Rohingya Muslim refugees to remote and deserted islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Myanmar's military says has 'detained' Aung San Suu Kyi Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid,

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