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STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 01, 2021 • 11 min read

Myanmar coup As UN vote looms, Dr Sasa and ousted government fight for recognition

By Jessica Mudditt • Sep 01, 2021
Resistance leader Dr Sasa is frustrated the international community has not recognised Myanmar’s ousted government. But a crucial upcoming vote by the UN General Assembly on the country’s legitimate representative offers hope of symbolic victory for the opposition

STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 30, 2021 • 4 min read

Myanmar coup ‘Revolution Love’ sweeps Myanmar protest barricades

By Natalia Che/with Ei San/AFP • Jun 30, 2021
Since the coup, regular life in Myanmar has been interrupted. With bars closed and dating apps difficult to use with regular internet blackouts, young people have started finding love in the midst of the anti-coup protests

Jun 10, 2021 • 3 min read
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Myanmar junta hits Suu Kyi with graft charges

The Myanmar military has charged Aung San Suu Kyi on corruption over claims she accepted illegal payments of gold and more than half a million dollars in cash, according to state media on Thursday June 10
By Agence France-Presse • Jun 10, 2021

Mar 26, 2021 • 2 min read
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Firebomb attack at Suu Kyi’s party headquarters in Myanmar

A fire from a hurled Molotov cocktail broke out early Friday March 26 at the National League for Democracy headquarters in Yangon, as protests across the country continue against the military.
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 26, 2021

Mar 15, 2021 • 5 min read
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Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day

Myanmar's military junta imposed martial law on March 14 in two densely populated Yangon townships after at least 18 protesters were killed in one of the deadliest days since the February 1 coup, bringing the death toll to nearly 100.
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 15, 2021

Mar 11, 2021 • 4 min read
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Six more killed in Myanmar as UN condemns protest crackdown

Six more protesters were killed in Myanmar on Thursday March 11 as the UN condemned the growing violence against anti-coup demonstrations. This follows a steady rise in international pressure against the military since re-seizing power on February 1.
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 11, 2021

Feb 10, 2021 • 5 min read
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Myanmar military raids Suu Kyi’s party offices as US, UN slam violence

Myanmar's military raided the Yangon headquarters of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party in the late hours of 9 February, officials said, as the United States joined the UN in "strongly" condemning violence against protesters demanding a return to democracy
By Agence France-Presse • Feb 10, 2021