Myanmar

More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar coast, UN says

The two vessels left Myanmar at the end of June, carrying passengers primarily from the Rohingya Muslim minority, in an effort to reach Malaysia, Indonesia, or Thailand.

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People gather around a boat carrying newly-arrived Rohingya refugees, after authorities prevented the refugees from disembarking and ordered them to remain on board the vessel.
Soldiers from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) patrol on a vehicle, next to an area destroyed by Myanmar's airstrike in Myawaddy, the Thailand-Myanmar border town under the control of a coalition of rebel forces led by the Karen National Union, in Myanmar, April 15, 2024.

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

Adam Castillo, a former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar who is based in Yangon where he runs a security firm, was stopped at an airport after traveling to the country.

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A PROTESTER holds a sign during a demonstration against the military coup outside the US Embassy in Yangon on February 21, 2021.

US official found dead in Myanmar, State Department confirms

"We can confirm the death of a US government employee assigned to US Embassy Rangoon," a State Department spokesperson said, without providing additional details.

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People's Liberation Army PLA members, carry an injured person near Sagaing Region in Myanmar November 23, 2023

Explosion kills 55 people in Myanmar, wounds dozens, source unknown

The TNLA said on Sunday it had been storing the explosives that detonated "for use in mining operations."

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Infamous Israeli businessman hired to lobby in favor of Myanmar junta

Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.

MARCH 7, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

Myanmar protesters string up women's clothes for protection

Traditionally, walking beneath items used to cover women's private parts is not only bad luck, but emasculating for men in Myanmar.

MARCH 6, 2021ByREUTERS
Traditional clothes hang on a rope as protesters holding shields stand in line in the background during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar March 6, 2021 in this still image obtained by Reuters from a video.

Clashes with protesters continue as UN envoy calls for action in Myanmar

"How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?" Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener told a closed meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council.

MARCH 6, 2021ByREUTERS
People flash a three-finger salute in front of a casket with a body of a victim who was shot dead during the anti-coup protest, in a cemetery at the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Diplomat at Myanmar Embassy in TLV resigns following Junta's crackdown

Kaung Htet noted that he has decided to join the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) "and stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar."

MARCH 5, 2021ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
People flash a three-finger salute as they attend the funeral of victims shot dead during the anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Myanmar soldiers on TikTok: 'I will shoot whoever I see'

A spokesman for the army and junta did not respond to a request for comment.

MARCH 5, 2021ByREUTERS
People flash a three-finger salute as they attend the funeral of victims shot dead during the anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Electricity out in Myanmar, soldiers threaten protesters: 'I will shoot'

One video shows a man in army fatigues aiming an assault rifle at the camera and addressing protesters: "I will shoot in your f***ing faces... and I'm using real bullets."

MARCH 5, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators are seen behind makeshift barricades during a protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 4, 2021, in this still image taken from a video.

Myanmar diplomatic revolt against junta widens after violent crackdown

"The stone age is over, we're not scared because you threaten us."

MARCH 5, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators protest against the military coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 6, 2021.

Myanmar police break up protests again after bloodiest day since coup

"We will fight the junta in any way we can. Our ultimate goal is to remove the junta system from the roots."

MARCH 4, 2021ByREUTERS
Protesters cover with makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar

Israeli drones, European hacking software used in Myanmar coup - NYT

Jerusalem was supposed to end all military exports to Myanmar, after allegations emerged that weaponry was being sold to the army.

MARCH 2, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

'How many dead bodies?' asked Myanmar protester killed on bloodiest day

The United Nations Human Rights Office said at least 18 people had been killed and 30 wounded on Sunday, bringing the total number of protesters killed since the coup to at least 21.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021ByREUTERS
Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.