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Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests
At least two people protesting last month's military coup were reported shot and killed by security forces Tuesday after a morning of peaceful marches in parts of Myanmar. Security forces have killed scores of their countrymen in recent days, and the UN has put the nationwide death toll at 149 since the February 1 coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. The independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners said 183 people have been killed since the coup. Violence was reported Tuesday in Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, where casualties have been the highest. Police used rubber bullets against crowds in several neighbourhoods, and one man was reported shot to death. Another killing was reported in Kawlin city in the northwestern Sagaing Region. UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani, said at least 11 people were killed Monday, adding to 57 deaths over the weekend. While there were many more reports of killings, it was unable to corroborate ..
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Some Myanmar protests escape violence, but tensions remain
Demonstrators in several areas of Myanmar protesting last month's seizure of power by the military held small, peaceful marches before dawn on Tuesday
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China's role in Myanmar highlighted after Beijing-owned factories torched
Myanmar authorities declared martial law in parts of Yangon after several Chinese-owned garment factories were torched on Sunday over Beijing being supportive of the military for the coup
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Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise post crackdown
Myanmar's ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country's largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly lethal crackdown
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At least 38 more people killed during anti-coup protests in Myanmar
38 more people have been killed on Sunday as security forces in Myanmar intensified their crackdown against anti-coup protesters to crush demonstrations calling for the reinstatement of government
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At least 4 people shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests
Security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's military coup
Myanmar junta kills more protesters, adds Aung San Suu Kyi accusation
Myanmar's security forces shot to death at least 10 people protesting the military's coup Thursday, spurning a UN Security Council appeal to stop using lethal force
Mizoram is waiting for govt's direction on Myanmar refugees: state minister
The Mizoram government has provided relief for the time being to people crossing over into Indian territory
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Three protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed
Security forces were also deployed at hospitals and universities, state media said
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Fashion giant H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar amid protests
H&M has around 45 direct suppliers in Myanmar
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India watching developments in Myanmar closely, says MEA
India said on Friday it is closely watching the developments in that country and also discussing the matter with partner nations, emphasising that all issues must be resolved peacefully through talks
YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos
YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar's military for violating its community guidelines and terms of service
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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
UN experts urge UNSC to impose global arms embargo, sanctions on Myanmar
human rights investigator on Myanmar Thomas Andrews urged the Security Council to impose a global arms embargo and economic sanctions on the military generals
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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
United Nations envoy: Myanmar army is "surprised" at opposition to coup
The UN special envoy for Myanmar said the generals are very surprised that their plans to restore military rule without much opposition isn't working
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Reports: Myanmar security forces shoot dead eight protesters
Authorities extended their lethal crackdown on protests against last month's coup
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
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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
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
