Myanmar crackdown
Myanmar protesters, undaunted by killings, march again
Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting last month's military coup returned to the streets Thursday, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people the previous day by security forces.
Myanmar protesters return to streets as crackdown continues
Demonstrators in Myanmar took to the streets again on Tuesday to protest last month’s seizure of power by the military, as foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries prepared to meet to discuss the political crisis. Police in Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city, used tear gas against the protesters.
Defying deadly crackdown, crowds again protest Myanmar coup
Police in Myanmar’s biggest city fired tear gas Monday at defiant crowds who returned to the streets to protest last month’s coup, despite reports that security forces had killed at least 18 people a day earlier.
'18 killed in Myanmar crackdown'
Security forces in Myanmar opened fire and made mass arrests Sunday as they sought to break up protests against the military’s seizure of power, and a U.N. human rights official said it had “credible information” that 18 people were killed and 30 were wounded.
Woman shot during protest against Myanmar coup dies
A young woman who was shot in the head by police last week during a protest against the military coup in Myanmar died Friday, her family said.
Woman shot protesting Myanmar military takeover dies
A young woman who was shot in the head by police during a protest last week against the military’s takeover of power in Myanmar died Friday morning, her brother said.
New charge filed on Suu Kyi as Myanmar crackdown intensifies
Police in Myanmar filed a new charge against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said Tuesday, as the military authorities who seized power in a coup intensified their crackdown against their opponents.
‘End violent crackdown on peaceful protests’
The Myanmar military and police should immediately end any use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and ensure the right to peaceful assembly, said Fortify Rights on Wednesday.
Myanmar urged to stop crackdown against peaceful anti-war protesters
Myanmar authorities should immediately end an ongoing crackdown against peaceful anti-war protesters, said Fortify Rights on Monday.