March 2021 - Myanmar Special Weapons News

Interview: 'I haven't seen airstrikes in Karen state for over 20 years.' Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2021 -- David Eubank is the director of Free Burma Rangers. Self-described as a multi-ethnic humanitarian service movement working to bring help, hope and love to people in the conflict areas of Burma, the organization trains "Ranger teams" to work together with pro-democracy groups to deliver emergency medical care, food, shelter and clothing to those in need.
UN agencies ramp up response for Rohingya refugees in wake of 'unprecedented' fire UN News 31 Mar 2021 -- United Nations agencies have stepped up their efforts to assist thousands of Rohingya refugee families left homeless after last week's devastating fire at the Kutupalong refugee camp in southern Bangladesh.
Aung San Suu Kyi 'in Good Health,' Says Lawyer After First Meeting Since Coup Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2021 -- Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is "in good health," said the lead lawyer defending her in court cases brought by the junta that overthrew her elected government two months ago following their first meeting on Wednesday.
Myanmar: 'Significant action' needed by Security Council to prevent 'bloodbath' UN News 31 Mar 2021 -- Widespread, systemic attacks on civilians in Myanmar orchestrated by leaders of the military coup, demand a "firm, unified and resolute international response", UN Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener said on Wednesday.
UN's Myanmar Envoy Warns of 'Bloodbath,' 'Civil War' VOA 31 Mar 2021 -- The U.N. Special Envoy for Myanmar warned Wednesday that "a bloodbath is imminent" and there is an increasing "possibility of civil war" in the country if civilian rule is not restored.
Myanmar's Descent into Chaos to Further Fuel Mekong Drug Trade: UN VOA 31 Mar 2021 -- The chaos in Myanmar could see a surge in meth production across the' Golden Triangle', the United Nation's organized crime agency said Tuesday, as ethnic militias seek quick cash to firm up their positions in lawless borderlands whose fragile equilibrium has been disrupted by the coup.
Six Die in Myanmar Airstrikes on Karen Villages Near The Thai Border Radio Free Asia 30 Mar 2021 -- Army airstrikes killed six villagers in Myanmar's eastern Kayin state Tuesday, as thousands of ethnic Karen people who sought refuge in Thailand were turned back by Thai authorities, and three rebel armies in Myanmar warned they might let a cease-fire lapse and fight to protect civilians from government forces.
More Demonstrators Killed in Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests VOA 30 Mar 2021 -- Two more people were killed as thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets again Tuesday in Myanmar's largest city of Yangon and in several other towns to oppose military rule of the country since the Feb. 1 coup.
Deaths from crackdown in Myanmar surpass 500 Press TV 30 Mar 2021 -- A local monitoring group in Myanmar says more than 500 people have so far been killed in a brutal crackdown by the country's junta on protesters. Meanwhile, activists plan to step up a civil disobedience campaign by launching a "garbage strike."
UN Steps Up Relief Effort for Rohingya Fire Survivors VOA 30 Mar 2021 -- A huge relief operation is under way to support tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees affected by a massive blaze last week in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
14 Demonstrators Killed in Myanmar Protests VOA 29 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces killed 14 people Monday during demonstrations in towns across the country following the deadliest weekend since the February military coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).
Rising Child Death Toll Brings Sharp Criticism Upon Myanmar Military Radio Free Asia 29 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's bloodiest weekend since the Feb. 1 military takeover raised the child death toll to 38 among more than 500 killed as the junta's increasingly violent suppression of anti-military protests drew a trade suspension from the United States and calls from Britain for U.N. Security Council action.
Thai PM Promises to Respect Human Rights of People Fleeing Myanmar Violence Radio Free Asia 29 Mar 2021 -- The human rights of those fleeing military coup-hit Myanmar into Thailand will be respected, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha said Monday as local authorities confirmed that several hundred ethnic Karen refugees have entered the country following attacks by the junta.
EU Condemns Crackdown on Myanmar Protesters, Threatens More Sanctions - Borrell Sputnik 29 Mar 2021 -- The EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has condemned Myanmar's military response to the Saturday anti-junta protests that have reportedly killed dozens of people.
Myanmar junta opens fire on anti-coup protesters amid international condemnation Press TV 29 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces have opened fire on protesters in the main city of Yangon, leaving a man dead, as thousands swarmed the streets across the country after the bloodiest day since the military coup two months ago.
Myanmar Soldiers Burn Man Alive in Weekend Orgy of Junta Violence Radio Free Asia 28 Mar 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar unleashed machine guns and grenades on protesters Sunday, a day after the army's slaughter of more than 100 protesters sparked demands for international action and marauding troops n Mandalay burned a night watchman alive while shooting at people who tried to help him.
Myanmar: Top UN officials condemn military's 'shameful, cowardly' attacks on peaceful protesters UN News 28 Mar 2021 -- Two senior UN officials denounced on Sunday, "systematic" attacks on peaceful demonstrators in Myanmar and flagged that the international community has a responsibility to protect the people from atrocities.
World Bank, Asian Development Bank Freeze Funds to Myanmar to Shun Junta VOA 28 Mar 2021 -- Moves by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to freeze funds to post-coup Myanmar could make many vulnerable communities worse off even as the lenders look for ways to keep some projects going without the government, analysts and experts say.
Myanmar Military Opens Fire on Funeral VOA 28 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's security forces opened fire on a funeral Sunday, a day after more than 100 people were killed during protests against the February military coup.
More Than 100 Killed in Bloodiest Day of Myanmar's Military Crackdown VOA 28 Mar 2021 -- More than 100 people were killed Saturday in Myanmar as the military junta backed by police continued a brutal, countrywide crackdown on pro-democracy protesters on Armed Forces Day, marking the deadliest day of protests since the February 1 military coup.
Joint Statement of Chiefs of Defense Condemning Military-Sponsored Violence in Myanmar DoD 27 Mar 2021 -- The following is a joint statement of the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
International Chiefs of Defense Condemn Use of Lethal Force in Burma DoD News 27 Mar 2021 -- Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined fellow chiefs of defense condemning the use of lethal force against the people of Burma.
'Day of shame' in Myanmar: Over 90 people are killed by police Press TV 27 Mar 2021 -- In "the day of shame," Myanmar's security forces have shot and killed more than 90 people, including a child.
'Day of Terror and Dishonor' as Myanmar Junta Kills More Than 110 People, Including 6 Children Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar killed at least 110 people, including six children, as protesters defied warnings and took the streets Saturday and were met with heavy gunfire, in the highest daily death toll since last month's coup and a day the EU called a "day of terror and dishonor."
Top Russian Defense Official Seeks Closer Burma Ties As Junta Kills Scores Of Protesters In 'Shocking Violence' RFE/RL 27 Mar 2021 -- The leader of Burma's ruling junta called Russia a "true friend" during a speech marking Armed Forces Day, as security forces in the Southeast Asian country reportedly killed scores of people in the bloodiest day of protests since last month's coup.
Myanmar: UN chief condemns killing of civilians during brutal crackdown on protestors UN News 27 Mar 2021 -- The UN chief condemned in the strongest terms, the killing of dozens of civilians, including children and young people, by security forces in Myanmar on Saturday.
Lonely 'Tatmadaw Day' for Myanmar's Unloved Armed Forces Radio Free Asia 26 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's ruling military will mark Armed Forces Day Saturday, nearly two months after it overthrew the country's elected government, with seemingly little to celebrate as foreign diplomats and ethnic armies plan to shun the army ceremony to avoid any appearance of lending legitimacy to the junta.
Myanmar army putting country's future at risk, UN Special Envoy warns UN News 26 Mar 2021 -- The military in Myanmar has turned on citizens and is putting the nation's future at risk, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday in a statement issued on the eve of the annual celebration of Armed Forces Day.
Myanmar Activist: People 'Expecting' Civil War VOA 26 Mar 2021 -- The military coup in Myanmar is nearly two months old, but the armed forces, also known as the Tatmadaw, are continuing their violent pushback against anti-coup demonstrators.
Myanmar's Junta Warns Protesters of Deadly Force Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Report Says VOA 26 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's military government reportedly has warned protesters they could be shot in the head during possible anti-coup demonstrations Saturday as the country observes Armed Forces Day.
9 Killed After Anti-Coup Demonstrations Resume in Myanmar VOA 26 Mar 2021 -- Nine people were killed Thursday in Myanmar, according to the daily report of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
US, UK Hit Two Big Myanmar Military Conglomerates With Sanctions Radio Free Asia 25 Mar 2021 -- The United States and Britain on Thursday levelled economic sanctions on two Myanmar military holding companies that serve as a critical economic lifeline for the junta that seized power last month, in what the top U.S. diplomat called "most significant action to date to impose costs on the military regime."
UN emergency fund allocates $14 million for Rohingya refugees left homeless by massive fire UN News 25 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations' top relief official on Wednesday released $14 million in emergency funding to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of Rohingya refugee families, after a massive fire ripped through the Kutupalong camp in southern Bangladesh, earlier this week.
Sanctions on Two Burmese Entities in Connection with the Military Regime US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2021 -- Members of the Burmese military have taken increasingly disturbing actions aimed at their own citizens since February 1. In response to the military's refusal to disavow the coup and continuing violence against peaceful protestors, today the United States is taking its most significant action to date to impose costs on the military regime.
Treasury Sanctions Military Holding Companies in Burma US Treasury 25 Mar 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated two military holding companies, Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Limited (MEHL) and Myanmar Economic Corporation Limited (MEC).
UK sanctions major military business interests in further measures against Myanmar military regime UK FCDO 25 Mar 2021 -- The Foreign Secretary announces UK sanctions against military-owned conglomerate Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited.
UK Announces Sanctions on Businesses Linked to Myanmar Military Sputnik 25 Mar 2021 -- London is following the lead given by Washington and Brussels, which have already introduced restrictions against the Myanmar armed forces after the military staged a takeover in the Asian country.
Myanmar: UN expert calls for emergency summit, warns conditions 'likely to get much worse' UN News 25 Mar 2021 -- The independent UN Special Rapporteur investigating human rights in Myanmar has called on the international community to hold an "emergency" summit of all stakeholders, including the parliamentarians who were democratically elected prior to February's military coup.
Anti-Coup Protests Resume in Myanmar VOA 25 Mar 2021 -- One day after a "silent" strike that left the streets of many cities across Myanmar practically empty, demonstrators were out in force Thursday in a continued show of opposition against the ruling military junta.
Thousands stage anti-coup rallies in Myanmar a day after paralyzing strike Press TV 25 Mar 2021 -- Thousands of people have taken part in several anti-coup protests across Myanmar amid calls for big demonstrations a day after a nationwide silent strike.
Singapore Calls For Regional Leaders' Summit to Discuss Myanmar Crisis Radio Free Asia 25 Mar 2021 -- Singapore on Thursday joined Malaysia and Indonesia in calling for an urgent summit of Southeast Asian leaders to discuss the post-coup crisis in Myanmar, as its top diplomat wrapped up a three-nation tour with Myanmar on the agenda at each stop.
The United States Strongly Condemns the Recent Killing of People in Burma, including Children, by the Burmese Military US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2021 -- The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by reports that Burmese security forces continued to use lethal force against the people of Burma last weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including several children.
Myanmar Releases Some 600 Detainees as Junta Evicts Protesting Civil Servants From State Housing Radio Free Asia 24 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta released hundreds of prisoners detained in weeks of anti-coup demonstrations Wednesday in a rare conciliatory gesture from the hardline regime that has killed more than 250 civilians at protests since it deposed the elected government on Feb. 1, witnesses said.
Fence Around Rohingya Camps Did Not Hamper Fire Rescue, Bangladesh Says Radio Free Asia 24 Mar 2021 -- Bangladesh officials denied Wednesday that a barbed-wired fence around Rohingya refugee camps disrupted relief and rescue work during and after a massive fire at a refugee settlement this week that left at least 11 people dead.
Bodies Recovered From Site of Massive Fire at Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh VOA 24 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations refugee agency says the bodies of 15 people have been recovered in the rubble of a massive fire Monday that destroyed scores of shelters at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Thousands Stay Home Across Myanmar in 'Silent Strike' Against Junta VOA 24 Mar 2021 -- Thousands of people across Myanmar are staging a "silent strike" as a continued show of opposition to the ruling military junta enters its 51st consecutive day.
At Least 15 Die in Huge Fire at Bangladesh Rohingya Camp, UN Says Radio Free Asia 23 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations confirmed Tuesday that at least 15 people had died in a massive fire at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh a day earlier, while a local NGO said it was looking for more than 100 missing children.
UN teams assisting tens of thousands of refugees, after massive fire rips through camp in Bangladesh UN News 23 Mar 2021 -- United Nations humanitarian personnel are on the ground evacuating tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees, after a devastating fire tore through the Kutupalong camp, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, the world's largest refugee camp.
Massive Fire in Cox's Bazar Damages Rohingya Refugee Camp VOA 23 Mar 2021 -- Aid agencies are rushing emergency assistance to tens of thousands of victims of a deadly blaze that broke out Monday in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, destroying thousands of houses sheltering Rohingya refugees.
Myanmar Crackdown Drives Urban Exodus to Countryside as Junta Blames Protesters For Violence Radio Free Asia 23 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's junta warned journalists Tuesday against reporting on a shadow government made up of elected lawmakers deposed in last month's coup, while army gunfire claimed its youngest victim, and fear and fatigue after seven weeks of escalating military violence drove an exodus of migrant workers from major cities.
Suu Kyi's Lawyer Fears Closed Trial, Long Prison Term for Ousted Myanmar Leader VOA 23 Mar 2021 -- The detained leader of Myanmar's ousted democratic government is due in court Wednesday as the aftermath of the February 1 military coup continues to rock the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar Military Junta Blames Protesters for Violence as West Imposes Sanctions VOA 23 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta Tuesday accused the leaders of the ongoing nationwide protests of arson and inciting violence and sought to justify last month's coup by repeating accusations of fraud against deposed de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Huge Fire at Bangladesh Rohingya Camp Leaves Thousands Homeless Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2021 -- A massive fire damaged thousands of makeshift shelters at a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh on Monday, officials said, but could not immediately confirm reports that there were casualties.
Designating Officials and Military Units in Response to Escalating Violence in Burma US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2021 -- "Since the military coup last month, the people of Burma have voiced their aspirations for a return to democratic governance, peace, and rule of law. The United States, together with our allies and partners, has stood with them. In response, the military regime continues its violent crackdown, which has killed at least 194 people to-date, including peaceful protesters."
United States Targets Burmese Military Forces for Repression of Pro-Democracy Protests US Treasury 22 Mar 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals and two entities connected to the Burmese military and its violent repression of pro-democracy protests. Treasury took these actions in response to the Burmese military's continued campaign of violence and intimidation against peaceful protesters and civil society.
US, EU Impose Sanctions on Myanmar Coup Leaders VOA 22 Mar 2021 -- The United States and the European Union imposed sanctions on top officials in Myanmar who are linked to last month's military coup, as anti-coup protesters took to the streets again, despite the regime's violent and increasingly deadly pushback.
US Hits Myanmar Government with More Sanctions VOA 22 Mar 2021 -- The United States Monday announced sanctions against two more individuals and two entities linked to Myanmar's military.
EU to Sanction 11 Individuals Over Situation in Myanmar, Borrell Announces Sputnik 22 Mar 2021 -- The European Union will slap sanctions on 11 individuals in connection with the situation in Myanmar, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced on Monday.
Myanmar street protests drag on a day after junta's bloody crackdown Press TV 22 Mar 2021 -- Protesters have held a pre-dawn demonstration in Myanmar's second largest city a day after eight demonstrators were killed in a brutal crackdown by the military junta.
Civil Society and Student Groups in Rakhine State Denounce Myanmar Military Junta Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2021 -- Civil society and student groups in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state denounced the military junta Monday for unlawfully seizing power and using lethal force to quell peaceful protests, saying the people of the war-torn region know what the nation is going through.
In Face of Deadly Crackdown by Myanmar's Junta, Civil Disobedience Movement Carries On VOA 22 Mar 2021 -- Anti-coup protests broke out again across Myanmar early Monday as popular acts of defiance against the military junta despite the regime's violent and increasingly deadly pushback.
Medical Personnel in Myanmar Participate in Anti-Government Rally VOA 21 Mar 2021 -- Defying Myanmar's military crackdown, anti-coup protesters in Mandalay held a rally at dawn early morning Sunday to avoid major confrontations with security forces and police.
Myanmar rare earths heading toward China encounter shipment obstacles amid upheaval Global Times 21 Mar 2021 -- Some Chinese rare-earth companies and their downstream firms are finding that their raw materials could not be shipped smoothly from Myanmar, a key supplier of medium and heavy rare earths for China, amid political upheaval in the Southeast Asian nation, although mining operations remain unaffected, several sources at those companies told the Global Times on Sunday.
Myanmar health workers rally to protest military coup Press TV 21 Mar 2021 -- Doctors and nurses have poured out into the streets in central Myanmar to protest the military's deadly crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations, in an early morning march to avoid confrontation wih security forces.
Myanmar Security Forces Again Crack Down on Protesters VOA 20 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar Security forces cracked down again Saturday on anti-government protesters across the country in the face of mounting global criticism over their increasingly aggressive campaign to end the demonstrations triggered by the February 1 coup.
In Myanmar, protesters on streets again, 3 shot dead Press TV 20 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's security forces have shot and killed three more protesters in a country that has been witnessing a vivid public display of anger against the military since it took power in a coup early February.
Indonesia, Malaysia Call For Urgent ASEAN Summit on Myanmar Crisis Radio Free Asia 19 Mar 2021 -- Concerned over the Myanmar military junta's relentless deadly crackdown on protesters, Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin called for an emergency ASEAN summit Friday to discuss the turmoil in their fellow member state.
Scores of schools 'reportedly occupied' by security forces in Myanmar, as Guterres condemns continuing brutality UN News 19 Mar 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar have reportedly occupied more than 60 schools and university campuses across the country, marking a further escalation of the crisis, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. In a statement issued later in the day, the UN Secretary-General condemned the "continuing brutal violence" being directed at peaceful protesters as the death toll mounts.
UN Chief: Killing of Myanmar Protesters 'Utterly Unacceptable' VOA 19 Mar 2021 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the continuing brutality of the Myanmar military, as at least eight anti-coup demonstrators were killed Friday in the central town of Aungban in eastern Shan state.
Two Journalists Arrested in Myanmar, Where Forces Kill 10 Anti-Coup Protesters Radio Free Asia 19 Mar 2021 -- Police in Myanmar Friday arrested two journalists covering the trial of a civilian official ousted in last month's military takeover as brutal crackdowns on anti-coup protests killed at least 10, sources in Myanmar told RFA.
Myanmarese forces kill 9 more protesters, world increasingly concerned Press TV 19 Mar 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar have again opened fire on anti-coup demonstrators, killing at least nine people in different parts of the country, despite calls by regional and other states on the Myanmarese junta to end the violence and restore democracy.
Eight Myanmar Protesters Reportedly Killed by Junta Forces VOA 19 Mar 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar fired live rounds and tear gas on coup protesters Friday, reportedly killing eight people in the central town of Aungban in the eastern Shan state.
'Local People Would Not Burn Their Own Homes to Ashes,' Says Myanmar Plant Owner Radio Free Asia 19 Mar 2021 -- Amid nationwide protests against Myanmar's military regime, a series of arson attacks on 32 Chinese-funded factories in the Yangon industrial townships of Hlaingthaya and Shwepyitha on March 14 and 15, causing what China's state media was nearly 240 million yuan (U.S. $37 million) in damages. A Myanmar owner who rented warehouse space to destroyed textile factories spoke to RFA's Myanmar Service on the attacks that took place in Shwepyitha on March 15.
Myanmar's ousted leader to face new corruption charges Press TV 18 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to face new corruption charges, as unrest continues over the recent coup d'état in the country.
Myanmar Protesters Brave Shootings And Beatings as Police Raid Homes Hunting For Coup Opponents Radio Free Asia 18 Mar 2021 -- Anti-military protesters returned to the streets across Myanmar on Thursday, braving shootings and beatings, while residents living under martial law in the commercial center Yangon endured raids on homes amid police searches for demonstrators and random shootings in urban and residential areas.
Indonesian Armed Forces Chief 'Deeply Concerned' by Myanmar Situation Radio Free Asia 18 Mar 2021 -- Indonesia's military chief expressed deep concern Thursday about increasing violence in Myanmar, following futile efforts by officials from his government to influence the crisis through diplomacy.
UN envoy continues efforts to access Myanmar, amidst increasingly brutal crackdown UN News 18 Mar 2021 -- The UN Special Envoy for Myanmar continues her work towards engaging with officials in the country nearly two months after the military coup, the global Organization said on Thursday.
Some Exiled Rohingya See 'Rare Opportunity' in Myanmar Coup VOA 18 Mar 2021 -- U.N. and Western criticism of Myanmar's military junta over last month's coup has given hope to some ethnic Rohingya activists living in exile, who have long pushed other nations to help stop persecution of Rohingya in Myanmar.
To leave or not, Chinese companies are torn in the face of West-incited attacks amid Myanmar political upheaval Global Times 18 Mar 2021 -- While Chinese companies have brought tangible benefits to Myanmar over recent years, the sudden political upheaval in the country since early February has cast a shadow over and brought security concerns to Chinese companies operating there.
UN Officials Make First Visit to Bangladesh Island Since Relocation of Rohingya Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2021 -- A United Nations delegation on Wednesday arrived on an "initial" three-day visit to a Bay of Bengal island where Bangladesh has moved thousands of Rohingya refugees since December, a police official on the island told BenarNews.
Myanmar: UN rights office 'deeply disturbed' over intensifying violence against protesters UN News 17 Mar 2021 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday it is "deeply disturbed" that the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar "continues to intensify", with a soaring death toll on the streets, increasingly aggressive use of lethal force, arbitrary arrests, and reports of torture in custody.
Council of Buddhist Monks in Myanmar Calls for End to Violence VOA 17 Mar 2021 -- A high-ranking council of Buddhist monks in Myanmar says it is suspending all activities amid the military junta's escalating and deadly crackdown on anti-coup demonstrators.
Myanmar: Protests continue, powerful Buddhist group signals break with junta Press TV 17 Mar 2021 -- Daily protests have been ongoing for more than a month in Myanmar since the military ousted the civil government and arrested de facto leader Aung Sung Suu Kyi and other political leaders.
War Zone of Hunger and Fear in Yangon as Myanmar's Last Independent Newspaper is Shut Down Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2021 -- An intensified crackdown has made a war zone out of suburbs of Myanmar's largest city, which were put under martial law early this week, with soldiers shooting protesters on sight and workers facing starvation, witnesses and aid workers said Wednesday as the regime pulled the plug on the country's last independent newspaper.
Southeast Asian Politicians: ASEAN Must Sanction Myanmar if Military Doesn't Budge Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2021 -- Six prominent Southeast Asian politicians on Wednesday urged the region's nations to impose sanctions on Myanmar if the military government there doesn't free political prisoners, restore the elected government it toppled in a coup last month, and prosecute those responsible for killing civilian protesters.
Why Myanmar's Junta Might Give Brief Reprieve to Embattled Muslim Minority VOA 17 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's military government, seen as the chief force behind previous long-term violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority, is leaving the population alone for now as it battles protesters. But analysts say the junta is expected to resume the old crackdown over time.
Beijing Expects Myanmar Authorities to Take 'More Concrete' Steps to Protect Chinese Companies Sputnik 17 Mar 2021 -- According to the latest reports, several Chinese-run companies in Myanmar have been vandalised in the wake of the anti-coup protests. The Chinese government reportedly suggested companies evacuate non-essential staff from the country, citing safety concerns.
Exclusive: Chinese enterprises in Myanmar receive no order to evacuate after attacks, deny such reports Global Times 17 Mar 2021 -- "We have not received any official instructions to evacuate," multiple sources with China's state-owned enterprises operating in Myanmar confirmed with the Global Times on Wednesday, denying reports that China had ordered Chinese firms to pull out non-essential staff from Myanmar, which has been mired in a political crisis since February.
Myanmar Crackdown on Protesters Kills 25 as Junta Imposes 24-Hour Mobile Internet Shutdown Radio Free Asia 16 Mar 2021 -- At least 25 people were shot dead Monday as anti-coup protesters in multiple cities braved increasing violence by security forces following a bloody weekend that killed scores of protesters in Myanmar's largest city, witnesses said.
Myanmar: UN rights office 'deeply disturbed' over intensifying violence against protesters UN News 16 Mar 2021 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday it is "deeply disturbed" that the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar "continues to intensify", with a soaring death toll on the streets, increasingly aggressive use of lethal force, arbitrary arrests, and reports of torture in custody.
UN agency raises alarm about food, fuel price hikes since coup in Myanmar Press TV 16 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations (UN)'s food agency says an unprecedented increase in food and fuel prices in Myanmar since the February 1 military coup risks undermining the ability of poor families to feed themselves.
Protests Force Myanmar's Ethnic Chinese to Distinguish Themselves From China Radio Free Asia 16 Mar 2021 -- Defiant anti-junta protests in Yangon and cities across Myanmar were suppressed by military gunfire that killed five protesters Tuesday, as grieving families buried their dead from violence in Yangon and China issued a warning to protect Chinese businesses after dozens were vandalized, looted and burned in previous days.
Bangladesh Agrees to Take UN Delegation to Rohingya Island Radio Free Asia 15 Mar 2021 -- Bangladesh has agreed to take United Nations officials to a Bay of Bengal island housing thousands of Rohingya refugees, and the visit may take place this week, a foreign ministry official said Monday, more than two years after the world body asked to assess the suitability of the controversial site.
Myanmar Crackdown on Protesters Kills 25 as Junta Imposes 24-Hour Mobile Internet Shutdown Radio Free Asia 15 Mar 2021 -- At least 25 people were shot dead Monday as anti-coup protesters in multiple cities braved increasing violence by security forces following a bloody weekend that killed scores of protesters in Myanmar's largest city, witnesses said.
Myanmar crisis: UN chief 'appalled' by escalating violence with dozens reported killed over weekend UN News 15 Mar 2021 -- The UN chief on Monday issued a statement saying he was "appalled" by the reported killing over the weekend of dozens of protesters calling for the restoration of democracy, at the hands of the country's military.
Myanmar Junta Extends Martial Law in Yangon VOA 15 Mar 2021 -- Authorities in Myanmar extended martial law in more areas of the main city of Yangon on Monday amid reports of more protesters killed by security forces.
Myanmar unrest: Dozens killed in bloodiest day since start of anti-coup protests Press TV 15 Mar 2021 -- Unrest continues in Myanmar. Street protests have now reached new heights, with public anger building up and the military crackdown growing more frequent and brutal.
Myanmar locals urged not to be incited by West as 32 Chinese factories in Yangon suffer from attacks Global Times 15 Mar 2021 -- A total of 32 Chinese-invested factories have been vandalized in attacks in Yangon, Myanmar, with property losses reaching 240 million yuan ($36.89 million), the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar told the Global Times on Monday, after perpetrators in Yangon smashed, looted and burnt Chinese factories on Sunday.
Exclusive: 32 Chinese factories in Yangon have been attacked with two employees injured: Embassy Global Times 15 Mar 2021 -- A total of 32 Chinese-invested factories have been vandalized in the attacks in Yangon, Myanmar, with property losses reaching 240 million yuan ($36.89 million), the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar told the Global Times on Monday.
BRI projects untouched amid attacks in Myanmar Global Times 15 Mar 2021 -- Chinese invested-projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) were untouched during the weekend riots in Myanmar, but representatives said they have upped the level of vigilance and are considering organizing for self-protection, the Global Times learned.
China urges Myanmar to punish perpetrators after plants smashed, burned Global Times 14 Mar 2021 -- The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar Sunday urged authorities in Myanmar to take effective measures to stop violence and punish the perpetrators after several Chinese-invested factories in Yangon were smashed, looted or burnt and some Chinese employees were injured.
Myanmar civilian leader pledges 'revolution' to overturn military junta Press TV 14 Mar 2021 -- The acting leader of Myanmar's civilian government, appointed by legislators who were removed following a military coup last month, says efforts are being made to give people the legal right to defend themselves amid the surging death toll in anti-coup protests across the country.
As Many as 70 Killed in Protests as Chinese Factory Torched in Myanmar's Bloodiest Day Since Coup Radio Free Asia 14 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces killed 51 protesters in an industrial suburb of Yangon after Chinese-funded factories were torched on Sunday, the bloodiest day in six weeks of protests against the junta that deposed the elected government of leader Aung San Suu Kyi, civic and aid groups said.
Crackdown on Myanmar's Anti-Coup Protests Leaves Almost 40 People Killed - Rights Group Sputnik 14 Mar 2021 -- At least 38 protesters were killed and around 80 others injured across Myanmar on Sunday as military forces cracked down on the unceasing anti-coup demonstrations, the global NGO Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, said.
Martial Law Announced in Parts of Myanmar's Largest City Sputnik 14 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's government was overthrown in a coup in February and replaced with a military junta.
Reports: At Least 39 Killed as Myanmar Imposes Martial Law in Yangon Suburb VOA 14 Mar 2021 -- Security forces on Sunday killed at least 39 people, 22 of them in a suburb of Yangon, the country's main city, reports out of Myanmar say, in what would be the bloodiest day of protests against the junta that seized power in a February 1 coup.
At Least Four Protesters Dead in Myanmar Sunday VOA 14 Mar 2021 -- At least four more people have died in Myanmar's anti-coup protests.
Six people killed by police in Myanmar Press TV 13 Mar 2021 -- On the anniversary of the killing of a student by police in 1988, law-enforcement officers in Myanmar have marked the occasion by opening fire on anti-coup protesters, and taking the lives of six people.
We 'Have the Mind to Win This Battle' - Myanmar Activist Speaks Out About Coup, Crackdown VOA 13 Mar 2021 -- Since the Myanmar military overthrew the country's democratically elected government on February 1, thousands of coup protesters have resisted the junta daily, despite the increasing bloodshed.
At Least 11 Dead in Myanmar Protests VOA 13 Mar 2021 -- Protesters were in Myanmar streets in several cities again Saturday and security forces responded, firing live rounds into the crowds, killing at least 11 demonstrators, according to reports.
Rohingya Refugees Seeking Protection from UNHCR Detained VOA 12 Mar 2021 -- Police in New Delhi detained dozens of Rohingya refugees when they came to the office of the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) seeking protection from what they described as harassment by police.
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status DHS 12 Mar 2021 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This new designation of Burma for TPS enables Burmese nationals (and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Burma) currently residing in the United States to file initial applications for TPS, so long as they meet eligibility requirements.
UN Official Calls for Coordinated International Action to Oust Myanmar Coup Leaders VOA 12 Mar 2021 -- A United Nations investigator is accusing Myanmar's military junta of likely crimes against humanity and is urging international coordinated action to isolate and get rid of the regime. The report is under review by the U.N. Human Rights Council.
UN agency raises alarm over 'targeted' violence against women in Myanmar protests UN News 12 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations entity dedicated to protection of women's rights has voiced deep concerns over "targeted and disproportionate" violence against women being recorded during the crackdown against peaceful protesters in Myanmar.
Russia voices concern about civilian deaths in Myanmar Press TV 12 Mar 2021 -- Russia has expressed concern about the increasing number of civilian deaths in Myanmar, stressing that it is following the developments in the Southeast Asian country "very closely."
Myanmar Begins Trials for Journalists as Protesters Defy, Evade Crackdown by Troops Radio Free Asia 12 Mar 2021 -- The first group of six out of the nearly 40 media workers detained covering protests against Myanmar's ruling junta appeared in video conference trials Friday, while protesters in major cities defied a tightening crackdown that has seen 73 people killed so far, lawyers and witnesses said.
Leaked Documents Suggest Fraying of China-Myanmar Ties VOA 12 Mar 2021 -- Leaked documents obtained by VOA reveal China asked Myanmar's military government late last month to tighten pipeline security during ongoing anti-coup protests, suggesting growing tension in what seemed to be a cozy relationship between the neighboring nations.
Rights Groups Urge India to Halt Plans to Deport Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar VOA 11 Mar 2021 -- The detention of some 220 Rohingya refugees in the northern India city of Jammu, followed by a police statement that they would be deported to Myanmar, has triggered a panic among the Rohingya Muslim community who fled genocidal violence in Myanmar and took refuge in India.
Myanmar Junta Accuses Aung San Suu Kyi of Accepting Bribes VOA 11 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta has accused deposed de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting more than $500,000 in bribes, as another day of protests Thursday resulted in more deaths among the demonstrators.
Myanmar Military Accuses Detained Leader Aung San Suu Kyi of Accepting $600,000 Bribe, Gold Sputnik 11 Mar 2021 -- Last week, the UN envoy for Myanmar urged the Security Council to take action against the military for killing protesters, saying that a "real war" was possible in the country.
Myanmar Forces Kill 15 Protesters as The Junta Accuses Aung San Suu Kyi of Corruption Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2021 -- Violent suppression of Myanmar demonstrations killed 15 people Thursday, raising the death toll from five weeks of street protests to 73, as the military junta announced a corruption investigation of leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other top officials from the deposed civilian government.
Myanmar crackdown has led to likely crimes against humanity, Human Rights Council told UN News 11 Mar 2021 -- The Myanmar junta's brutal response to peaceful protests likely meets the legal threshold for crimes against humanity, a UN-appointed independent rights expert told the Human Rights Council on Thursday.
UN expert says Myanmar military likely behind 'crimes against humanity', urges more sanctions Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- The UN's top expert on rights in Myanmar says the country's military is likely to be committing crimes against humanity in its heavy-handed crackdown on protesters since the February 1 coup.
UN Investigator Calls for Sanctions Against Myanmar's State Oil and Gas Enterprise Sputnik 11 Mar 2021 -- The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar (formerly Burma) was thrust into a severe political crisis in February after the military ousted the government and declared a year-long state of emergency.
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar violence, urges military restraint Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations Security Council has condemned the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar, but has failed to denounce the recent military takeover in the country as a coup or to threaten further action.
Myanmar: UN Security Council strongly condemns violence against peaceful protesters UN News 11 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and voiced "deep concern" at restrictions on medical personnel, civil society, labour unions and journalists, as demonstrations continue across the south-east Asian nation against the military takeover last month.
Promoting Accountability and Responding to Violence against Protestors in Burma US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2021 -- "For the past five weeks, the people of Burma have taken to the streets to protest peacefully and voice their aspirations for a return to democracy and the rule of law."
United States Targets Family Members Profiting from Connection to Burmese Coup Leader US Treasury 10 Mar 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the two adult children of the commander-in-chief of the Burmese military forces, Min Aung Hlaing, who is the leading actor in the overthrow of Burma's democratically elected government, as well as six companies of his two adult children.
US Slaps Sanctions on Adult Children of Myanmar Military Leader VOA 10 Mar 2021 -- The U.S. government has sanctioned Aung Pyae Sone and Khin Thiri Thet Mon, the two adult children of Burmese military commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Myanmar Security Forces Target Striking Railroad Workers' Neighborhood VOA 10 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces raided a Yangon neighborhood Wednesday, where striking railway workers have been demonstrating as the protests against the country's military government entered its 36th consecutive day.
Myanmar security forces raid compound of striking rail workers Press TV 10 Mar 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar have attacked a compound where railway workers opposed to the recent military coup in the country have been on strike in the largest city of Yangon, amid an escalating crackdown on protesters.
In Myanmar, Hardened Troops are Using Battlefield Arms, on Peaceful Protesters-Amnesty Report Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's junta is deploying army divisions notorious for atrocities who are turning battlefield weapons on unarmed protesters in a deliberate escalation of violence in the five weeks since the Feb. 1 military takeover, Amnesty International said in a report published Wednesday.
Myanmar Anti-Junta Activists Mount Boycott of Chinese Goods as Protesters Face More Repression Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2021 -- As protests and violent suppression by troops grind on in Myanmar, coup opponents are stepping up a campaign to make China rethink its support for the military junta, including a boycott of imports from their giant neighbor and threats against a major Chinese energy pipeline and port.
Malaysian Court Allows Challenge to Deportation of 1,200 Myanmar Nationals Radio Free Asia 09 Mar 2021 -- A Malaysian court on Tuesday allowed human rights groups to challenge the deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals to their strife-torn country, Amnesty International said, two weeks after Putrajaya deported a majority of them despite a court order that stayed their expulsion.
Myanmar Detainees Get Deportation Reprieve from Malaysia VOA 09 Mar 2021 -- A Malaysian court on Tuesday agreed to let rights groups challenge the government's plans to send detained Myanmar nationals home, where the United Nations says at least 50 people have been shot and killed in recent protests against a military coup.
Myanmar Forces Raid Media Outlets After Publication Ban as a Second NLD Figure Dies in Custody Radio Free Asia 09 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces have raided the offices of three independent media outlets in the commercial city Yangon, arresting at least two editors, while a second official from the former ruling National League for Democracy has died in military custody, his wife said Tuesday.
Second Official with Party of Ousted Myanmar De-Facto Leader Dies in Custody VOA 09 Mar 2021 -- A second official from ousted Myanmar de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy has died in custody as protests in defiance of the country's new military government continue.
Myanmar Junta Continues Brutal Crackdown on Protesters VOA 09 Mar 2021 -- It has been more than five weeks since Myanmar's military took full control of the Southeast Asia nation, removing the democratically elected government, in a move that has sparked nationwide anti-coup protests.
Protests continue in Myanmar, junta defies calls to stop violent crackdown Press TV 09 Mar 2021 -- People have once again flocked to the streets in several cities across Myanmar to protest the deadly military crackdown on anti-coup protesters and the apprehension of the country's de facto leader.
Australia Takes Action Against Myanmar Military VOA 09 Mar 2021 -- Australia has acted against Myanmar's military in response to the country's escalating violence following the toppling of the elected government.
Myanmar Protesters Cornered by Military in Attempt to Quash Dissent VOA 09 Mar 2021 -- A terrifying standoff between anti-coup protesters and security forces in Myanmar's largest city ended early Tuesday morning without further bloodshed.
Myanmar: UN calls for safe release of trapped protesters in Yangon UN News 08 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations Secretary-General on Monday called for the safe release of hundreds of peaceful protesters trapped by security forces for several hours in residential buildings in the Yangon neighbourhood of Sanchaung.
Protesters in Myanmar Demand Security Forces Release Trapped Youths VOA 08 Mar 2021 -- Thousands of protesters took to the streets Monday in Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, in defiance of a nighttime curfew to demand that security forces stop their siege of hundreds of young anti-coup protesters.
Myanmar Junta Occupies Schools, Hospitals And Shutters 5 Media Outlets in Fresh Clampdown Radio Free Asia 08 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's junta tightened its stranglehold on the country Monday, occupying hospitals and schools and shutting down five independent news outlets amid ongoing violence against peaceful protesters across the country that killed at least four people and injured many others, witnesses said.
Myanmar Military Strips Five Media Companies of Licenses VOA 08 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's Military Council announced it has revoked the licenses of five independent media companies in the nation amid reports of armed men ransacking the offices of one of the outlets and the arrest of an editor covering anti-coup protests.
Latest Anti-Coup Demonstrations in Myanmar Turn Deadly VOA 08 Mar 2021 -- At least two protesters are dead in Myanmar Monday amid another day of public demonstrations against last month's military overthrow of the civilian government.
UN 'concerned' over cordoning of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar's largest city Press TV 08 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations has expressed concern over safety of some 200 protesters who were cornered by the country's security forces in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, to quell ongoing protests.
Myanmar unrest: Deadly crackdown in response to protests, general strike Press TV 08 Mar 2021 -- Two protesters have been killed as anti-coup rallies continue across Myanmar amid calls for a general strike and as the military junta ramps up night raids to arrest rally organizers.
With Myanmar's Most Famous Woman in Custody, Many Others Step up to Take on Junta Radio Free Asia 08 Mar 2021 -- As Aung San Suu Kyi marked her fifth week under house arrest on Monday, women across Myanmar mounted a "Sarong Revolution" on International Women's Day to oppose the military regime that ousted the country's most famous female.
Two People Killed in Myanmar Protests as Post-Coup Violence Continues, Reports Suggest Sputnik 08 Mar 2021 -- Two protesters were killed on Monday in the Burmese city of Myitkyina, as the nationwide demonstrations against the 1 February military power grab continue to rock the country, the CNA broadcaster reported.
Ruling Party Official Suffers Grisly Torture Death in Myanmar's Yangon Amid Violent Raids Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2021 -- The bloodied body of a National League for Democracy local chairman was returned to his family Sunday, a day after he was taken away in a series of violent house-to-house raids on residences in Yangon, Myanmar's second-largest city and tortured, witnesses and local media reports said.
Myanmar: Trade Unions Call for Economic 'Shut Down' in Protest of Junta VOA 07 Mar 2021 -- Trade unions in Myanmar called for a strike starting Monday in an attempt to back the anti-coup movement and pressure members of the military junta.
Myanmar Security Forces Arrest at Least 3 in Night Raids VOA 07 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces conducted overnight raids Saturday night into Sunday morning in several districts of Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, residents said.
Suu Kyi Party Official Dies in Police Custody as Anti-Coup Protests Continue VOA 07 Mar 2021 -- An official from ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party has died in police custody, a party official confirmed to VOA's Burmese service, as security forces continue to crack down on anti-coup protests in Myanmar.
Rohingya Muslims fear deportation in India after dozens detained by police Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- Dozens of Rohingya Muslims, who had fled to India from death and violence in Myanmar, have been detained and facing possible deportation.
Myanmar: Mass protests continue in defiance of brutal crackdown by junta Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- Anti-coup protesters have continued to rally in cities across Myanmar despite a brutal crackdown against campaign leaders by military junta forces.
In Yangon, air of tear gas amid calls for end to Myanmar's junta rule Press TV 06 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's security forces used tear gas and stun grenades on Saturday against anti-coup protesters in Yangon, against the backdrop of calls by the United Nations for action against the junta.
Myanmar Security Forces Use Stun Grenades, Tear Gas Against Protesters VOA 06 Mar 2021 -- Police and security forces in several cities in Myanmar used force to disperse anti-coup protesters who returned to the streets Saturday, a day after a U.N. envoy urged the Security Council to take actions against the junta and for democracy to be restored.
Military Coup All But Halts Myanmar COVID-19 Testing Amid Fears of Next Wave Radio Free Asia 05 Mar 2021 -- The recording and reporting of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has become spotty and case monitoring has been halted under the junta regime as growing numbers of medical personnel join the civil disobedience movement, doctors told RFA.
UN envoy urges Security Council to act on deadly crackdown in Myanmar Press TV 05 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations special envoy on Myanmar has called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to take swift action to restore civilian rule to the country, following the deaths of dozens of anti-coup protesters at the hands of military forces.
UN rights expert calls for 'urgent and decisive' action to support people of Myanmar UN News 05 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar has called on the Security Council for "decisive and unified action" against the military junta, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo.
UN Envoy Calls for Collective Action to Stop Myanmar Repression VOA 05 Mar 2021 -- The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar urged Security Council members Friday to remain united against the Myanmar military's use of deadly force against protesters, who continue to take to the streets in daily opposition to the February 1 coup.
Shooting Death, Raid of Protester's Grave Spark Anger in Myanmar's Mandalay Radio Free Asia 05 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar security forces shot dead an anti-junta demonstrator in Mandalay on Friday, driving the death toll from violent crackdowns in Myanmar's second-largest city up to 11, while the hasty exhumation of the body of protester killed earlier in the week added to anger at military authorities.
Denying Junta Access to Myanmar's Foreign Reserves Seen as Key Anti-Coup Goal Radio Free Asia 05 Mar 2021 -- U.S. President Biden's executive order freezing U.S. $1 billion of Central Bank of Myanmar foreign currency reserves at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Feb. 10 was a first step to keep cash out of the hands of the military that requires other countries to follow up, activists said.
Hopes for UN Security Council action against Myanmar military coup 'waning' fast, warns Special Envoy UN News 05 Mar 2021 -- Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar's military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday.
Red Cross Urges Myanmar Junta to Protect Its Workers as Violence Worsens VOA 05 Mar 2021 -- The Red Cross is urging Myanmar authorities to protect its volunteers and health workers as the violence in the country continues.
For Rohingya Refugees, Myanmar Military Crackdown on Protesters is All Too Familiar Radio Free Asia 05 Mar 2021 -- Seeing the violence against civilians in Myanmar in the wake of that country's coup, Rohingya refugees sheltering in southeastern Bangladesh say their own experience has been validated now that the general Burmese population is experiencing the brutality of its military.
Commerce Implements New Export Controls on Burma and Makes Entity List Additions in Response to the Military Coup and Escalating Violence against Peaceful Protesters US Dept. of Commerce 04 Mar 2021 -- The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has implemented new restrictions on exports and reexports to Burma, and transfers (in-country) within Burma, of sensitive items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in response to the military coup and escalating violence against peaceful protesters. BIS has also added to the Entity List four entities - two Burmese military and security services entities responsible for the coup and two commercial entities that are owned and operated by one of those entities.
UN, Rights Groups Condemn Growing Violence, Death Toll Under Myanmar Junta Radio Free Asia 04 Mar 2021 -- The U.N.'s rights office and humanitarian organizations on Thursday condemned violent crackdowns on anti-junta protesters and the rising death toll in Myanmar amid peaceful countrywide demonstrations following the deadliest day in more than a month since the military coup seized power from the democratically elected government.
Medics, Aid Volunteers Become Latest Targets of Myanmar Junta's Brutality Radio Free Asia 04 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's police and military forces have turned their attention to targeting medics and volunteers assisting wounded anti-junta demonstrators, at times using excessive force against them, witnesses, officials, and emergency medical workers said Thursday.
Stop murdering and jailing protestors, UN human rights chief tells Myanmar military UN News 04 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations top human rights official, on Thursday, said that the military in Myanmar must halt their "vicious crackdown" on peaceful protestors, amid reports that at least 54 people have been killed since the 1 February coup, 38 of them on Wednesday alone.
Myanmar Protests Resume After 'Bloodiest Day' Since Military Coup VOA 04 Mar 2021 -- Demonstrations against Myanmar's military junta took place across the country again Thursday in the wake of what the United Nations described as "the bloodiest day" since the February 1 coup.
Journalists Become Targets in Myanmar Violence VOA 04 Mar 2021 -- As security forces in Myanmar respond with greater force against protesters, journalists are being targeted or caught in the crossfire.
US adds Myanmar ministries, army conglomerates to trade blacklist Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- The United States has announced new penalties to punish Myanmar's army for its February 1 coup which overthrew the country's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
UN rights chief tells Myanmar military to 'stop murdering' protesters Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations human rights chief has called on Myanmar's ruling generals to halt their "vicious crackdown on peaceful protesters" and asked them to release people arbitrarily detained during the ongoing unrest against the recent military coup in the Southeast Asian country.
UN: 38 killed in 'bloodiest day' of protests in Myanmar Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- The United Nations (UN) says at least 38 people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday, marking the bloodiest day of protests against the recent military coup in the Southeast Asian country.
US Plans to Continue Targeted Measures Against Myanmar Military Sputnik 03 Mar 2021 -- The United States is going to continue taking targeted measures against military regime in Myanmar, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters.
'Stability of the region' hangs on Myanmar, declares UN Special Envoy UN News 03 Mar 2021 -- UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, warned on Wednesday that the situation in the country challenges "the stability of the region" and could lead to a "real war".
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests See Their Bloodiest Day Yet VOA 03 Mar 2021 -- The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar says at least 38 people were killed across the country Wednesday during another day of demonstrations against the military junta.
At Least 26 Protesters Killed Across Myanmar as Security Forces Continue Bloody Crackdowns Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2021 -- At least 26 protesters were killed by police and military forces across Myanmar on Wednesday, witnesses said, on the second bloodiest day in more than a month after a military coup deposed the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Fresh fatalities after Myanmar neighbors urge junta to free detained leaders, end use of lethal force Press TV 03 Mar 2021 -- Military junta forces have opened fire on protesters in Myanmar again leaving several of them dead, a day after the country's neighbors called on the military rulers to release former de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and end the use of lethal force against anti-coup protesters.
Protesters in Hong Kong, Myanmar, Unite Under Banner of 'Milk Tea Alliance' Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2021 -- As protesters in Hong Kong gathered outside a court in the city in support of 47 pro-democracy politicians and activists charged with "subversion" under the national security law, some raised the mockingjay salute in solidarity with protesters in Myanmar.
Teen Shot Dead as Troops Use Violence to Quell Myanmar Protesters Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2021 -- A teenager was shot dead after taunting soldiers and at least six anti-junta protesters were injured Tuesday when security forces used tear gas, stun grenades, and gunfire to break up demonstrations across Myanmar.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Call for End to Violence in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2021 -- Southeast Asian nations called Tuesday for a halt to escalating violence in Myanmar, and dialogue to end the crisis there, as some countries demanded the immediate release of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others detained by the military after it seized power last month.
ASEAN Urges Peaceful Solution to Myanmar Coup Standoff VOA 02 Mar 2021 -- Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pushed for the release of Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a return to democracy after meeting Tuesday on the state of the country.
ASEAN to Hold Talks on Myanmar Political Crisis VOA 02 Mar 2021 -- Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, are holding talks Tuesday to discuss the worsening political crisis in Myanmar.
Who Represents Myanmar at UN? VOA 02 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's dueling governments each now claim to represent the country at the United Nations, making it likely that member states will have to step in and decide whose ambassador to recognize.
HRW urges India to provide refuge to Rohingya Muslims adrift at Indian Ocean Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Indian government to provide refuge to dozens of Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers who have been adrift in the Andaman Sea for more than two weeks.
Myanmar Junta Hits Aung San Suu Kyi With Two New Charges as Anti-Junta Protests Rage On Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- Myanmar's military junta brought new charges against deposed country leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday, accusing the detained state counselor of incitement and violating telecommunication laws, her lawyer said.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Hold Meeting to Discuss Myanmar Crisis Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- Southeast Asian foreign ministers will hold a special meeting on Tuesday on the political crisis in Myanmar, the Indonesian foreign ministry said, as the regional and international community condemned a deadly weekend crackdown against pro-democracy protesters.
Bangladesh: OIC Visits Remote Island Housing Rohingya Refugees Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- Although U.N. officials have not been allowed to inspect a low-lying island that Bangladesh has developed to house Rohingya refugees, a delegation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation visited the site Sunday and expressed satisfaction with infrastructure there, Bangladesh's foreign ministry said.
Myanmar violence: Foreign Secretary's statement, 1 March 2021 UK FCDO 01 Mar 2021 -- Dominic Raab gave a statement on Myanmar following an increase in violence by the military against peaceful protesters over the weekend.
Crowds Again Protest Myanmar Coup, Defy Crackdown VOA 01 Mar 2021 -- Protesters in Myanmar marched in several cities Monday in defiance of a deadly crackdown on demonstrators Sunday.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Makes First Public Appearance Since February 1 Coup VOA 01 Mar 2021 -- Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court Monday, her first public appearance since she and other members of Myanmar's civilian government were removed from office and detained by the military on Feb. 1.

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