More charges filed against Suu Kyi in Myanmar court, police crackdown on protests
In an evening address on state television, army chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said protest leaders and "instigators" would be punished. The army was also investigating financial abuse by the civilian government, the army chief said.
Mar 02, 2021, 07:19 AM IST
At least two dead after Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day
Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership on Feb. 1, alleging fraud in a November election her party won in a landslide. Police opened fire in different parts of Yangon after stun grenades and tear gas failed to disperse crowds.
Feb 28, 2021, 15:10 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
US President Joe Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup
Biden said he was issuing an executive order that will prevent Myanmar's generals from accessing USD 1 billion in assets in the United States. Biden added that more measures are to come. “The military must relinquish the power it seized and demonstrate respect for the will of the people of Burma,” Biden said.
Feb 11, 2021, 06:54 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 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.
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
