World Feb 01 One year after Myanmar’s military coup, a countrywide ‘silent strike’ empties streets Opponents of military rule in Myanmar are marking the one-year anniversary of the army's seizure of power with a nationwide strike to show their strength and solidarity amid concern about what has become an increasingly violent contention for power.
World Dec 10 Nationwide ‘silent strike’ in Myanmar protests military rule Usually crowded markets were quiet hours before the official start of the strike, which reaffirmed the widespread opposition to the army's rule and its disregard for human rights.
World Nov 30 Myanmar court delays verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi The verdict would have been the first for the 76-year-old Nobel laureate since the army seized power on Feb. 1, arresting her and blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office.
World Nov 15 U.S. journalist jailed in Myanmar freed after nearly 6 months American journalist Danny Fenster, who was recently sentenced to 11 years of hard labor after spending nearly six months in jail in military-ruled Myanmar, has been freed.
World Nov 12 Myanmar court sentences U.S. journalist to 11 years in jail A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison with hard labor, the maximum penalty under three charges, despite calls by the United States and rights groups for his release.
World Oct 30 Army shelling in Myanmar blamed for setting 160 homes ablaze More than 160 buildings in a town in northwestern Myanmar, including at least two churches, have been destroyed by fires caused by shelling by government troops, local media and activists reported Saturday.
World Jul 20 Imprisoned Myanmar politician dies from COVID-19 Nyan Win's death comes as Myanmar reels from soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases that are badly straining the country's medical infrastructure.
World Jul 16 Myanmar opposition targets state electricity company Offices and staff of EPC have been targeted since the government earlier this month began cutting off power to customers who did not pay their bills as a form of protest against February's military takeover.
Politics May 19 Thais killed by rocket in Israel highlight troubles of migrant workforce It is not unusual for Thais to seek work abroad at wages considerably higher than they could earn at home. But workers' advocates say the hazards of war come on top of a history of poor treatment by employers and…
World Nov 29 Thai pro-democracy protesters rally outside army base Around 800 protesters gathered in the afternoon and in early evening marched to the base of the 11th Infantry Regiment, which is closely associated with the country’s royal palace. Their number grew to well over 1,000 as they settled in…