YANGON – Myanmar authorities have seized a large amount of firearms and ammunition in Mandalay region, the Information Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. The seizure was made by security force members in Amarapura township on Oct. 5. A total of 200 assault rifles, 20 machine guns, 32,640 rounds of ammunition and related materials … Read more
The United Nations has called on the Myanmar government to immediately suspend arms sales following a military coup in February. The UN General Assembly also passed a resolution condemning the military coup in Myanmar in February this year. The General Assembly also demanded immediate release of Myanmar’s political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and … Read more
The UN Security Council has expressed “grave concern” over the “deteriorating situation” in Myanmar. China, however, refrained from using harsh words in the condemnation resolution. The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the use of force against protesters and the killing of hundreds of civilians in military operations since the military coup in Myanmar. … Read more
The US is “horrified” by deaths that occurred on Saturday in Myanmar, Secretary of State State Antony Blinken said. Security forces in Myanmar had killed dozens of people during protests on the deadliest day since the military takeover. Mr. Blinken said that the assassinations reportedly of more than 100 people, show “that the junta will sacrifice … Read more
Thirty-eight protesters have been killed in the deadly clashes in Myanmar amid the military coup. As per the details, security forces opened fire in Yangon. Protesters were seen using sticks and knives to face the forces. According to the international news agency, at least 21 people were reportedly killed in Yangon on Sunday. More people … Read more
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been accused of illegally taking 11kg of gold and $600,000. No evidence has been provided yet and an MP from her party has denied the claims. The former chief minister of Yangon, Phyo Mien Thein said has made the accusation. The minister has said that he had given her … Read more
Tensions in Myanmar have increased as several police officers crossed the border and sought refuge as they refused to obey. According to the international news agency, around 30 people including the officers and their families have sneaked in India to seek refuge. Myanmar has asked India to return the officers. Authorities asked for their return … Read more
The United States has unveiled new sanctions targeting the military in Myanmar as dozens of civilians lost their lives while protesting against the coup. As per the details, pro-democracy activists were seen holding protests in Myanmar on Friday. A big crowd marched peacefully in the city of Mandalay. They raised slogans, “The Stone Age is … Read more
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court via a video link, she was seen for the first time since detention. Her lawyers said that she appeared to be in “good health” and asked to see her legal team. According to the international news agency, Ms. Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest when … Read more
Police are using live rounds, rubber bullets, and tear gas as a violent crackdown happened on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar. As per the details, protests are being held in Yangon, Mandalay, and Dawei despite police response. There are reports of increasing fatalities but the exact numbers are not known yet. Protesters were seen in the … Read more
The social networking site Facebook has banned Myanmar’s military and its affiliates from using its platform. The ban was announced by Facebook on Thursday. Following the ban imposed by Facebook, Myanmar’s military as well as all companies under its supervision will not be able to use Instagram for their own purposes. The social networking site … Read more
The United Nations has raised its voice against the Myanmar coup. The UN has warned Myanmar’s military that there would be “severe consequences: for the suppression of the ongoing protests. UN Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener said, “The right of peaceful assembly must fully be respected”. A UN spokesperson said that Schraner Burgener’s warning came … Read more
Armored vehicles have begun appearing on the streets of several cities in Myanmar and protesters in small groups have also started gathering. Hundreds of thousands of protesters are demanding democracy to be restored. They are also demanding that their elected leaders should be released from detention. However, the military announced that leader Aung San Suu … Read more
