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Reports: Myanmar security forces shoot dead eight protesters
Authorities extended their lethal crackdown on protests against last month's coup
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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
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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
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
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Defying lethal shootings, Myanmar protesters return to streets to protest
The protesters in Yangon were chased as they tried to gather at their usual meeting spot at the Hledan Center intersection
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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
UN claims 18 deaths in Myanmar's weekend crackdown
The UN Human Rights Office says it has "credible information" of at least 18 deaths across Myanmar on Sunday during a crackdown on anti-military protesters
Battlefield Myanmar: At least 18 shot dead, hundreds under arrest
Police fire after lobbing stun grenades, tear gas; rights group condemns action
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Have information that 18 died in Myanmar crackdown: UN human rights office
The UN Human Rights Office says it has received credible information that a crackdown Sunday on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar has left at least 18 people dead and over 30 wounded.
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Fatalities feared as Myanmar police intensify use of force against protests
Security forces in Myanmar made mass arrests and appeared to use lethal force on Sunday as they intensified their efforts to break up protests a month after the military staged a coup. There were reports of gunfire as police in Yangon, the country's biggest city, fired tear gas and water cannons while trying to clear the streets of demonstrators demanding that the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi be restored to power. Photos of shell casings from live ammunition used in assault rifles were posted on social media. Reports on social media identified one young man believed to have been killed in Yangon. His body was shown in photos and videos lying on a sidewalk until other protesters were able to carry him away. A violent crackdown also occurred in Dawei, a much smaller city in southeastern Myanmar, where local media reported that at least three people were killed during a protest march. The fatalities could not immediately be independently confirmed, though photos posted on ...
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.
Restoring peace must be priority of stakeholders in Myanmar: India at UNGA
India said restoring democratic order should be the priority of all stakeholders in Myanmar and called on the international community to lend its "constructive support" to the people of the nation
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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 coup: Facebook bans all Burmese military-linked accounts and ads
The bans are also being applied on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook
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
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