Category: Burmese military

EU Governments Condemn Burma Coup

BRUSSELS—European Union governments condemned the military’s seizure of power in Burma on Monday and demanded the immediate release of people arrested in raids across the country. From tiny Luxembourg to European powers France and Germany, leaders and foreign ministers reacted swiftly in statements and on Twitter to criticize the coup, expressing grave concern but avoiding…


UK Condemns Burma Coup, Demands Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release

The UK on Monday condemned the military coup in Burma and demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders. Burma’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation’s top leader, and the country’s president, Win Myint, were both detained in pre-dawn raids on Monday, Suu Kyi’s ruling National League for Democracy…