Despite Pressure, Myanmar Govt Employees Refuse to Work Un...
February 18 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Operations at many government departments in Myanmar all but halted this week as staff refused to work for the military regim...
Protesters create gridlock in Yangon amid fears of violenc...
February 18 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Protesters blocked major roads in Yangon as thousands turned out in a show of public anger at the February 1 coup [Reuters]
Hundre...
On Myanmar, Biden has multilateral ambitions but little le...
February 18 ,2021
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By: Ryo Nakamura and Shohei Kayana
U.S. President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Feb. 5. The American leader has promised to coordin...
China's ambassador to Myanmar says situation 'not what Chi...
February 17 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
People gather at the Chinese embassy in Yangon to call on China to withhold support for Myanmar’s military government.PHOTO: NY...
Myanmar has no easy way back to elections
February 17 ,2021
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By: Tan Hui Yee
People are seen during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on Feb 16, 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
The political journey o...
Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi again to keep her under hous...
February 17 ,2021
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By: Masuyuki Yuda
Demonstrators protest against the military coup at the U.S. embassy in Yangon. © Reuters
Myanmar police filed a s...
Myanmar protesters urge central bankers to boycott junta
February 16 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Protesters against the military coup in Myanmar marched on the country's streets Monday for a 10th day, while the army deployed armored...
Myanmar coup: Limits to US, Chinese influence over domesti...
February 16 ,2021
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By: Charissa Yong
Naypyitaw: Demonstrators hold placards calling for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup. Photog...
As armored military vehicles roll onto Myanmar's streets,...
February 16 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Armored vehicles on the streets of major Myanmar cities, an internet blackout and nighttime raids on prominent critics on Sunday, did n...
Tanks on streets of Myanmar city prompt US embassy warning
February 15 ,2021
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By: Michael Safi
The US embassy in Myanmar has warned of “military movements” in the country’s main city, Yangon, and has said it expe...
Myanmar junta targets sweeping data access with cybersecur...
February 13 ,2021
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By: Thompson Chau
Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing speaks during a Feb. 3 meeting
Myanmar's new military regime is preparing to grant its tele...
Bangladesh keeps an eye on Myanmar
February 13 ,2021
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By: Raheed Ejaz
Since the coup in Myanmar, Bangladesh has discussed the situation in Myanmar with four countries including China and the US. In these d...
Election officials detained in Myanmar 'in bid to prove fr...
Aung San Suu Kyi casts her ballot in October during advance voting at the Union Election Commission office in Myanmar. After a coup,...
Facebook restricts Myanmar military's accounts for spreadi...
February 13 ,2021
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By: Jill Disis and Pauline Lockwood
Facebook is trying to limit the spread of "misinformation" by Myanmar's military after it took power in a coup last week.
The social m...
US hits Myanmar junta with $1bn asset freeze and other san...
February 12 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the political situation in Myanmar at the White House
The U.S. has taken new steps to...
Macho macho man: Myanmar's shirtless gym junkies join anti...
February 12 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
The Myanmar military might have real weapons but some anti-coup protesters have guns of their own - showing off their ripped biceps as...
EU provided crowd control training to Myanmar police units
February 12 ,2021
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By: Michael Safi
A police officer aims a gun during clashes with protesters against the military coup in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Photo: AFP
The EU...
Myanmar coup clouds future of country's crucial garment in...
February 11 ,2021
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By: Shaun Turton
Myanmar's $6 billion garment and footwear industry, already under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic, now faces more po...
Myanmar protesters return to streets in huge numbers amid...
February 11 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Protesters have turned out in huge numbers across Myanmar, a day after police instigated the most violent scenes yet in demonstrations...
Myanmar embraces Russian arms to offset China's influence
February 11 ,2021
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By: Marwaan Macan-Markar
Under Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar has bought Russian weaponry including MiG-29 jet fighters and the Pantsir-S1 missile system
Th...
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