Myanmar rulers threaten to jail protesters on anniversary of military coup
US, Britain and Canada impose new sanctions; anti-coup activists hold ‘silent strike’
US, Britain and Canada impose new sanctions; anti-coup activists hold ‘silent strike’
Younger and more progressive opposition confronts Asian nation’s military rulers
Junta releases reporter sentenced to 11 years in prison after talks with ex-US diplomat
Move comes days after junta chief blocked from attending regional summit over crisis
Army seized power in February from government led by Aung San Suu Kyi
Doctors’ strike in protest at the coup believed to be a factor in hundreds of deaths weekly
Many journalists are working in hiding since dozens were arrested after the military coup
Thousands take to the streets to reject the return of military rule
Troops taught they are guardians of a country – and religion – that will crumble without them
Teenage women have been shot dead leading the resistance to generals reimposing a patriarchal order
Military government urged to stop using lethal force against anti-coup protesters
Police fire tear gas and stun grenades to disperse hundreds of anti-coup protesters in Yangon
Armed gangs on streets as Facebook bans military from its social media platforms
Tensions escalated quickly in Mandalay where authorities confronted shipyard workers and protesters
Moves in response to military coup as police continue crackdown on protesters
Internet restored after overnight suspension as smaller demonstrations seen in several cities
Mass release of prisoners and detainees described by Amnesty International as ‘sideshow’
Large crowds in Yangon converge downtown chanting ‘Down with the military government’
Aung San Suu Kyi’s cult of personality was a boon and an issue for National League for Democracy
Security Council calls for detainees to be freed and stresses need to uphold democracy
Army seizes power as elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians detained
International community discounted warning signs for Aung San Suu Kyi’s government
Suu Kyi and other politicians detained in what UN calls a ‘blow to democratic reforms’
Over a million people were unable to vote after polls were cancelled due to insurgencies
More than three dozen civilians in jail awaiting trial, including prominent filmmaker
UN calls for genocide charges against army leaders for attacks on Rohingya minority
Move against hate speech after UN report accuses miltary of genocide in treatment of Rohingya
Security forces carried out ‘crimes against humanity’ against Rohingya and other groups
Move marks toughest American action so far in response to treatment of minority
Advocacy group Fortify Rights claims mass slaughter, rape and burnings army policies
Failure to help Rohingya people a ‘betrayal of principles’ for which she received award
Local Catholic church advises pope not to use word ‘Rohingya’ for fear of aggravating tensions
Almost 60,000 head for Bangladesh while UK calls for Aung San Suu Kyi to intervene
Bodies and debris discovered from transport plane that vanished with 122 people aboard
Htin Kyaw is the first president with no military ties in more than 50 years
The Nobel laureate swept to power in November but needs workable ties with the military
Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy have won a famous victory on a scale that should provide them with a substantial majority in parliament
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won more than 80 per cent of the seats on the lower house so far
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