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Protests intensify across Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

Police fired tear gas and stun grenades in the direction of protesters in Yangon and in the town of Lashio in the northern Shan region, videos showed

Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests

More protests were planned on Sunday after local media reported that police fired tear gas shells and stun grenades to break up a protest in Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city, on Saturday

US includes Myanmar ministries, army conglomerates to trade blacklist

United States has included the Myanmar Defense Ministry, Home Affairs Ministry and the conglomerate companies MEC and Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company in its trade blacklist

Nineteen Myanmar cops seek shelter in India, more expected: Report

The men have crossed into Champhai and Serchhip, two districts in Mizoram that share a porous border with Myanmar

Myanmar coup: Security forces kill at least 33 protesters, reports say

Videos from Wednesday also showed security forces firing slingshots at demonstrators, chasing them down and even brutally beating an ambulance crew

Myanmar's neighbours press for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

ASEAN foreign ministers held talks with a representative of the junta in a video call two days after the bloodiest day of unrest since the military overthrew Suu Kyi's elected government

Myanmar protesters return to streets as military crackdown continues

Demonstrators took to the streets again to protest last month's seizure of power by the military, as foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries prepared to meet to discuss the political crisis

Myanmar coup: New US envoy to UN urges ramped up pressure military

The new US ambassador to the United Nations urged the international community to "ramp up pressure" on Myanmar's military to restore democracy at a wide-ranging press conference

Myanmar court files fresh charges against Suu Kyi as mass protests continue

Suu Kyi, aged 75, looked in good health during her appearance before a court in the capital Naypyidaw, one of her lawyers said

US preparing more measures against Myanmar over violence: White House

The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday

Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; 2 dead, several hurt

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

Scores arrested as Myanmar police disperse anti-coup rally in Yangon

The violence erupted early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon's streets near the Hledan Center intersection

Myanmar military extends non-operation period for one additional month

Myanmar military announced on Friday the extension of suspension period of its operation against armed groups to the end of March.

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi moved to undisclosed location: Report

Suu Kyi has been detained since a Feb. 1 coup.

Myanmar military disperses anti-coup protesters, Suu Kyi yet to be seen

The violence erupted as hundreds marched in support of the coup

Myanmar: Human rughts group, experts fear fresh wave of political prisoners

While the military continues to use and amend old laws to crack down on dissidents, new laws are being introduced as well, signaling the military's intent to continue arresting protesters

Myanmar coup: More protests follow general strike, foreign concerns

They have been on strike, as have many civil servants and state enterprise workers, as part of a nationwide civil obedience movement against the Feb. 1 military takeover

Myanmar coup: US designates 2 officials following violence in Mandalay

"US will continue to work with the international partners to "promote accountability for coup leaders and those responsible for this violence"

Myanmar protest call for general strike draws junta threat of lethal force

State television broadcaster MRTV late Sunday carried a public announcement from the junta, formally called the State Administration Council, warning against the general strike

US to stand with Myanmar voicing aspirations for peace, democracy: Blinken

US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken also said that the US stands with the people of Burma