World Dec 01 Myanmar’s military losing ground against alliance of militias, buoying resistance hopes By David Rising, Associated Press
World Aug 01 Myanmar’s military reduces Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentences, still faces decades in prison The clemency was announced a day after Myanmar's military extended the state of emergency it imposed when it seized power from Suu Kyi’s elected government 2 1/2 years ago, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took… By Associated Press
World Jan 31 U.S. sanctions Myanmar groups ahead of military coup anniversary The U.S. is imposing sanctions on a group of people and organizations connected to Myanmar's military regime as the two-year anniversary nears for the coup that removed the country's civilian government. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
World Feb 21 Myanmar seeks to have Rohingya case thrown out of UN court Public hearings at the International Court of Justice went ahead Monday amid questions about who should represent Myanmar in the aftermath of the military take-over of the country last year. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
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. By Grant Peck, Associated Press
Nov 30 Myanmar court delays verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi By Grant Peck, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 08 U.N. humanitarian chief says over 3 million in Myanmar need ‘life-saving’ aid By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Martin Griffiths also urged donors on Monday to respond to the U.N. appeal, saying less than half of the $385 million required has been raised since the military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Continue reading
Oct 28 ‘There was no break – it was constant,’ investigation finds systemic torture of detainees by Myanmar’s military By Victoria Milko, Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press An investigation by The Associated Press has found that the Myanmar military has been torturing detainees across the country in a methodical and systemic way since its takeover of the government in February. Continue reading
Aug 18 Rights group says 1,001 killed since military took over Myanmar By Associated Press The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, which monitors protest-related arrests and deaths, says it confirmed two more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,001. Continue reading
Jul 20 Imprisoned Myanmar politician dies from COVID-19 By Grant Peck, Associated Press Nyan Win's death comes as Myanmar reels from soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases that are badly straining the country's medical infrastructure. Continue reading