Myanmar military defends seizure of power, promises new election as Suu Kyi faces additional charge
The military has not given a date for a new election but has imposed a state of emergency for one year. Zaw Min Tun said the military would not hold power for long. Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson for the ruling council, said the military would not hold power for long.
Feb 17, 2021, 07:19 AM IST
Myanmar coup: Malaysia to deport 1,200 migrants amid concerns
Malaysia's immigration chief, Khairul Dzaimee Daud, said in a statement late Monday that the detainees will be deported on February 23 on Myanmar navy ships. He said the 1,200 were held for offenses including not having valid travel documents, overstaying, and violating their social visit passes.
Feb 16, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
Myanmar coup: Military rolls in armoured vehicles to major cities, see pics
On February 1, Myanmar's military staged a coup and overthrew the democratically elected government of the National League for Democracy (NLD), alleging voter fraud in November 2020 elections that saw the NLD securing a resounding victory. The people of Myanmar took to the streets to protest this sudden move. Take a look at the situation in Myanmar:
Feb 15, 2021, 10:19 AM IST
Myanmar coup: Thousands march in Tokyo to protest, biggest Japan demonstration so far
More than 4,000 took part in the protest, organisers said, streaming through the downtown shopping areas of Shibuya and Omotesando with posters saying "Help us save Myanmar" and "Stop Crimes Against Humanity". Tokyo police said they couldn`t comment on how many people attended the event.
Feb 14, 2021, 23:31 PM IST
Myanmar coup: Thousands protest after night of fear, security patrols
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar’s major cities for a ninth straight day of anti-coup demonstrations on Sunday (February 14), after a fearful night as residents formed patrols and the army rolled back laws protecting freedoms.
Feb 14, 2021, 10:56 AM IST
Myanmar military coup: As protests resume, West condemns security response
Protesters returned to the streets of Myanmar on Wednesday (February 10) after the most violent day yet in demonstrations against the military coup that halted a tentative transition to democracy under elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in the country.
Feb 10, 2021, 10:03 AM IST
Myanmar Coup: India engaged constructively to ensure UNSC’s statement was not ‘condemnatory’, says MEA
India engaged constructively and acted as an "important bridge" during deliberations over the UN Security Council’s statement on the situation in Myanmar, ensuring it strongly underlined the importance of the democratic process and transition while not being "condemnatory" in nature.
Feb 05, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Myanmar military coup: UN Security Council expresses concern, calls for Aung San Suu Kyi's release
The statement said, "Members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the declaration of the state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military" and the "arbitrary detention of members of the Government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint and others. They called for the immediate release of all those detained".
Feb 05, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook temporarily fearing ‘instability’
The step has also come hours after the citizens staged a small demonstration in Myanmar's second city, Mandalay. As per the BBC’s report, the military had also made some arrests during the demonstration. The political environment took an intense turn after Myanmar plunged back into direct military rule on Monday (February 1).
Feb 04, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Murder of democracy in Myanmar-an analysis in five points
In DNA on Tuesday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary explains Myanmar's political crisis and importance of democracy for any country.
There are five important points on the current scenario in Myanmar that one needs to understand.
DNA: Democracy ends in Myanmar after Army coup!
On social media, a video of an aerobics instructor exercising in front of Myanmar's Parliament is going viral, capturing the initial moments of the Myanmar coup. In this video, the woman is seen doing exercises, behind which a convoy of army trucks is seen.
Feb 02, 2021, 22:04 PM IST
Myanmar military coup: US President Joe Biden's statement directed at all nations, says White House
The White House had put out a statement saying the US opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of the recent election or impede Myanmar's democratic transition and will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed. Biden also released a separate statement on Myanmar on Monday.
Feb 02, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
DNA: Watch Non Stop News With Sudhir Chaudhary; Feb 02, 2021
This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information. DNA, which is highly popular among millions of TV viewers worldwide for its accurate, unbiased and in-depth reporting of issues of utmost concerns to the country, is hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary
Feb 02, 2021, 21:28 PM IST
Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail; Feb 02, 2020
Watch this video to know the top stories of the day in detail.
Feb 02, 2021, 21:16 PM IST
Indian embassy issues advisory for its citizens amid Myanmar coup
The Indian mission in Myanmar advised all its citizens to take due precautions and avoid unnecessary travel. The Indian mission has also advised its nationals to get in touch with them, in case required. They also informed that an Air India Flight, which was earlier scheduled to leave on February 4, will now leave on February 11.
Feb 02, 2021, 19:06 PM IST
Myanmar coup: MEA expresses ‘deep concern’, says ‘rule of law and democratic process must be upheld’
India on Monday expressed ‘deep concerns’ over the detention of top Myanmar leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, by the country’s military junta and said that the ‘rule of law and democratic process must be upheld.’ “We have noted the developments in Myanmar with deep concern. India has always been steadfast in its support to the process of democratic transition in Myanmar. We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld. We are monitoring the situation closely,’’ the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press statement.
Feb 01, 2021, 09:48 AM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi, top leaders arrested amid coup fears; emergency declared in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and top Myanmar leaders have been arrested by the military amid coup fears. The arrest was made after days of escalating tension between the civilian government and the powerful military that stirred fears of a coup in the aftermath of an election that the Army says was fraudulent.
Feb 01, 2021, 08:05 AM IST
