DNA: Why the Myanmar army bomb its people?
Myanmar's army has done air strike on the people of its own country. Myanmar's army has fired bombs from fighter jets. Firing has been done on people from military helicopter for about 20 minutes. More than 100 people have died in this air strike of Myanmar Army.
Apr 12, 2023, 23:38 PM IST
Myanmar coup: Armed clashes break out between troops and anti-junta protesters, US expands sanctions
At least 11 protesters were killed and about 20 wounded, the Myanmar Now and Irrawaddy news outlets said. There was no word of any casualties among the soldiers.
Apr 09, 2021, 15:31 PM IST
Myanmar protesters launch “Easter Egg Strike” as symbol of opposition
In the latest a series of impromptu shows of defiance, messages including "Spring Revolution", "We must win" and "Get out MAH" - referring to junta leader Min Aung Hlaing - were seen on eggs in photographs on social media.
Apr 05, 2021, 12:17 PM IST
Myanmar death toll reaches 557 as security forces kill four more people
According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), the main strike occurred in Monywa township where three civilians including a man serving in the People’s Defense Team were killed.
Apr 05, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
Myanmar activists urge 'guerrilla strikes' as internet blackout widens
Anti-coup groups shared radio frequencies, offline internet resources and providers of text message news alerts to try to circumvent new curbs on the internet, which now limit Web access to fixed-line services only.
Apr 02, 2021, 10:59 AM IST
United States suspends all trade ties with Myanmar until elected government returns
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Monday (March 29) announced the immediate suspension of all US trade engagement with Myanmar.
Mar 29, 2021, 20:49 PM IST
We defied orders to kill protesters: Myanmar's police refugees in India
“We cannot hurt our people, that's why we came to Mizoram,” said one of the men, who hails from the northwestern town of Tedim in Myanmar.
Mar 19, 2021, 23:45 PM IST
Myanmar Coup: Residents flee Yangon suburb fearing fresh military crackdown
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military staged the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government on February 1 and detained her and other members of her party, drawing widespread international condemnation.
Mar 17, 2021, 16:00 PM IST
Myanmar nun begs Junta forces to spare children amid crackdown on protests, video goes viral
Due to the brute force being used by the military, protesters against the military takeover in Myanmar carried homemade shields and have started moving with more caution and agility.
Mar 10, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
Myanmar protesters allowed to leave Yangon district after being trapped by military for defying night curfew
The army takeover and arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi has plunged Myanmar into chaos.
Mar 09, 2021, 10:55 AM IST
MEA says ‘ascertaining facts’ after reports of Myanmar nationals taking refuge in Mizoram surfaces
Reports suggest that some people, including police personnel from Myanmar have crossed the Indian border and taken refuge in Mizoram.
Mar 06, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
Myanmar protests against military coup continue to build, see how the govt responded
Despite deploying more forces and promising to hold a new election, the generals have failed to stop more than two weeks of daily protests and a civil disobedience movement calling for the reversal of the February 1 coup and release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The response of security forces this time has been less deadly, but at least three protesters have were killed after two were shot dead in the second city of Mandalay.
Feb 22, 2021, 10:01 AM 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 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: Curfew imposed in 30 cities, protests continue
90 townships in 30 cities, including 44 townships in Yangon, have been placed under an 8 pm to 4 am curfew since February 8 in Myanmar. However, the curfew has failed to deter the people from participating in protest marches across the country calling for the release of detainees.
Feb 09, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
Myanmar's military junta shuts down internet as thousands protest coup
Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet in the country on Saturday (February 6) as thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon city to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Feb 06, 2021, 13:23 PM 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
