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World Feb 05

Hundreds protest coup in Myanmar as resistance spreads

By Associated Press

World Feb 03

Myanmar, Burma and why the different names matter

When it comes to Myanmar, pretty much everything is political. Including language.

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

World Feb 01

Watch 7:36
Why Myanmar’s military overthrew the nation’s democratically elected government

The Biden administration has threatened to reimpose sanctions on Myanmar after the military there staged a coup over the weekend. Derek Mitchell, the former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar during the Obama administration who is now the president of the National…

By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran

World Aug 27

Watch 8:19
Amid ‘mounting evidence of atrocities,’ UN calls for investigation into Rohingya crackdown

The U.N. is calling for an investigation into Myanmar’s violent crackdown last year against the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group. But Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are finally receiving aid, and despite repatriation discussions, many are reluctant to return to the…

World May 14

Business lobby calls for U.S. to drop sanctions on Myanmar

The U.S. business lobby says it is high time to drop the remaining U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, but human rights activists and U.S. lawmakers say not so fast.

By Michael D. Regan and Matthew Pennington, Associated Press

Nov 11

Myanmar government vows peaceful transition of power

By News Desk

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won a majority of parliamentary seats in the country’s first free elections in 25 years, and on Wednesday the government promised a stable transition of power.

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Nov 08

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With hope for democracy, millions vote in Myanmar’s historic election

By PBS NewsHour

In Myanmar, the country's freest election ever this weekend will determine control of the nation's parliament, which is still dominated by the military. Aung San Suu Kyi leads the main opposition party and is seeking re-election. Suzanne DiMaggio of The…

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Oct 11

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Inside Myanmar’s charge for change toward democracy

By PBS NewsHour

After decades of military dictatorship, Myanmar will soon hold a nationwide election for all the seats in parliament not reserved for the military. Leading the charge for democratic change there is world-famous activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Kira Kay of…

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Oct 11

Social media, Internet use soars in Myanmar as historic election nears

By News Desk

Myanmar's national parliamentary election next month will bring many firsts to the Southeast Asian country. Fifty-one million residents of the nation are expected to participate. The elections represent a step forward for free speech in the country, as more people…

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Jun 01

Watch 3:11
‘I wished I was dead’: the harrowing plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims

By PBS NewsHour

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims have attempted to flee Myanmar, where they are seen as illegal immigrants, Lucy Watson of Independent Television News reports from Rakhine State, where 140,000 Rohingya are living in camps and yearning to escape.

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