Myanmar Army's New Challenge: An Uprising Of Thousands Suu Kyi
The rebels have notably raised their flag in Kyin San Kyawt, a crucial trading point on the Myanmar-China border where essential goods enter the country.
Nov 28, 2023, 21:12 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to 7 more years in jail on corruption charges in military-ruled Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi supporters and independent analysts say the charges against her are an attempt to legitimise the military's seizure of power while eliminating her from politics.
Dec 30, 2022, 12:09 PM IST
UNSC calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release in 1st-ever Myanmar resolution; India, Russia, China abstain
The resolution was passed with 12 votes in favor and three abstentions from China, Russia, and India.
Dec 22, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
Another blow to democracy in Myanmar, Suu Kyi sentenced for electoral fraud
Suu Kyi's party won the 2020 general election in a landslide victory, but the army seized power the following February and kept her from a second five-year term in office
Sep 02, 2022, 13:35 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi convicted by Myanmar court on more corruption charges, jailed for six years
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's ousted leader, has been alleged to have abused her position to rent public land at below market prices and to have built a residence with donations meant for charitable purposes.
Aug 16, 2022, 09:14 AM IST
One year of Myanmar coup: UN calls for halt to violence, assures support for democratic transition
In a statement approved by all 15 members, the council expressed deep concern at the continuing state of emergency imposed by Myanmar's military rulers a year ago and the dramatic increase in humanitarian need.
Feb 03, 2022, 06:31 AM IST
Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi hit by more corruption charges
If convicted of all charges, Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi could face over 100 years in prison.
Jan 14, 2022, 22:56 PM IST
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 more years in prison
Suu Kyi was ousted and detained by the military in a coup 11 months ago and hit with almost a dozen charges that add up to combined maximum sentences of more than 100 years.
Jan 10, 2022, 15:28 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi trial: Myanmar court postpones verdicts in 2nd case against the ousted leader
76-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi's party won a landslide victory in last year's general election, but the military said there was widespread electoral fraud, an assertion that independent poll watchers doubt.
Dec 27, 2021, 13:01 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four-year jail term by Myanmar court
The ousted civilian leader has been sentenced to a four-year jail term for inciting dissent against the military and breaching COVID-19 rules.
Dec 06, 2021, 11:44 AM IST
Myanmar army ruler Min Aung Hlaing promises multi-party elections, ASEAN cooperation
Myanmar`s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing again promised new multi-party elections and said his government is ready to work with any special envoy named by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Aug 01, 2021, 11:49 AM IST
Myanmar: Militia group halts attacks on troops, Aung San Suu Kyi 'confident' in court
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February this year.
Jun 16, 2021, 09:14 AM IST
Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against deposed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The cases are the latest of a series brought against elected leader Suu Kyi, who was overthrown by the army on Feb. 1 in a coup that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.
Jun 10, 2021, 12:13 PM IST
European Union issues warning statement to Myanmar military against dissolution of Suu Kyi's party
The European Union has issued a statement warning the Myanmar military against the dissolution of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party stating that the EU will continue to denounce all attempts to overturn the will of the Myanmar people and to alter the outcome of the last general elections.
May 24, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
Myanmar's military junta limits people's access to internet, seizes satellite TV dishes
Myanmar's military junta has gradually throttled internet service since the coup. It initially imposed a largely ineffective block of social media such as Facebook and then cut mobile data service, the most common way of connecting to the internet, but only at night.
Apr 08, 2021, 19:57 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
US to blacklist Myanmar military companies and freeze assets worth $1 billion
US Treasury to blacklist Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) and Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd (MEHL) and freeze any assets they hold in the United States.
Mar 25, 2021, 11:02 AM IST
Myanmar Coup: International pressure on Junta to halt bloodshed as protesters continue to march
Calls for dialogue to put an end to the bloodshed came from several of Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours led by Indonesia an unusual stance in regional diplomacy.
Mar 20, 2021, 09:27 AM 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 coup: Security forces kill seven as crackdown on protesters continue
Four deaths were reported in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-biggest city, two in Pyay, a town in south-central Myanmar, and one in Twante, a suburb of Yangon, Myanmar's largest city.
Mar 13, 2021, 23:10 PM IST
