Myanmar

Fighters from the Karenni National Defence Force, a network of civilian resistance fighters, Karenni organisations and armed groups in Kayah State. (KNDF / Kantarawaddy Times)
Myanmar’s D-Day: what has happened so far?

Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.
A statement read by an announcer on state-run MRTV said there had been violations of the law and threats of force by groups "using the excuse of democracy and human rights".
Myanmar state TV warns of 'action' against threats to public safety

Myanmar state TV warned Monday that "action" would be taken against protesters who break the law, as huge crowds demonstrated against a military coup.
Protesters march during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on February 7, 2021. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)
These videos show the massive scale of the Yangon protests

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to Yangon’s streets on February 7 – the second consecutive day of open protests against the Myanmar military coup.
Pope Francis speaks from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's Squsre during the weekly Angelus prayer on February 7, 2021 in the Vatican, during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Filippo Monteforte / AFP)
Pope voices 'solidarity with people of Myanmar'

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed "solidarity with the people of Myanmar" following last week's military coup, urging the army to work towards "democratic coexistence" as thousands demonstrate in the streets.
Protesters hold signs with the image of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi on a street during a demonstration against the military coup near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on February 7, 2021. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)
Tens of thousands join growing protests in Yangon

If you’re in Myanmar, welcome back to the internet. You are probably aware that since the military cut the connection, an uprising against the coup has formed on the streets of Yangon.
In this file photo illustration taken on August 10, 2020 shows a Twitter logo displayed on a mobile phone. (AFP)
Twitter restricted in Myanmar: Internet monitoring group

Users in Myanmar confirmed the platform could not be accessed.
Police Lance Corporal Taryar Lin and Police Constable Thurein Lin were arrested in Kyangin town on February 3 and are in custody at Kyangin Myoma police station. (DVB)
Policemen brothers in Ayeyarwaddy arrested for protesting coup

Two brothers who are policemen in Ayeyarwady region have been arrested for protesting the Myanmar military coup, according to their relatives.
Students march during a protest against the military coup at Dagon University in Yangon on February 5, 2021. (STR / AFP)
Myanmar military widens coup dragnet as scores protest at university

Several hundred teachers and students protested at a Myanmar university Friday as the military widened a dragnet against officials ousted in a coup that has drawn global condemnation and the threat of new sanctions.
Soldiers ride in military armoured vehicles in Myitkyina, Kachin state on February 3, 2021, as Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was formally charged on Wednesday two days after she was detained in a military coup. (STR / AFP)
UN Security Council expresses 'deep concern' after Myanmar coup

The UN Security Council on Thursday voiced "deep concern" over the military coup in Myanmar, and called in a statement for the "release of all detainees" including Aung San Suu Kyi.

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