Myanmar

Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion

Critics conveniently inflate Israel's role, turning it into a symbolic villain in a narrative that ignores the real drivers of violence: the generals, the local conflicts, and the regional giants.

|ByLOUIS LIBIN, MICHAEL J. SALAMON
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.
Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021; illustrative.

Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war? - explainer

Myanmar’s junta-led election is widely viewed as a bid to legitimize military power amid civil war, low turnout, and the exclusion of opposition parties.

|ByREUTERS
Election Commission officials count ballots at a polling station during Myanmar's general election in Yangon, Myanmar, December 28, 2025; illustrative.

Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win

Myanmar opened polling stations for the final phase of a junta-led election, with low turnout, ongoing fighting, and a military-backed party poised to consolidate power.

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Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Case accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya to open at ICJ

The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ against Israel over the war in Gaza.

|ByREUTERS, SHOSHANA BAKER, LARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

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.

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

At least three protesters and one policeman have been killed in violence at rallies.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021ByREUTERS
A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020

Facebook takes down main page of Myanmar military

Facebook in recent years has engaged with civil rights activists and democratic political parties in Myanmar and pushed back against the military after coming under heavy international criticism.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021ByREUTERS
A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020

Two killed in Mandalay city in the bloodiest day of Myanmar protests

Some demonstrators fired catapults at police as they played cat and mouse through riverside streets. Police responded with tear gas and gunfire.

FEBRUARY 21, 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 coup opponents call for new show of force

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson decried the new criminal charge, saying it was "fabricated" by the military.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 16, 2021.

Myanmar military denies coup; guarantees new elections

Violence has been limited this time though police have opened fire several times, mostly with rubber bullets, to disperse protesters.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021ByREUTERS
Military supporters carry a portrait of junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing as they celebrate the coup in Naypyitaw, Myanmar February 4, 2021

Anger over arrests in Myanmar at anti-coup protests

Anger in Myanmar has been fueled by videos showing more arrests of government critics.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators protest against the military coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 6, 2021.