The ruling military of Burma, also known as Myanmar, defended its executions of four activists as lawful and carried out in the name of justice for the people. State media reported that “the punishment has been conducted,” but did not say when, or by what means. Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun said the military authorities had…
Burma’s Junta Says Activists’ Executions Were ‘Justice for the People’
Burma Shadow Government Calls for Revolt Against Military Rule
The shadow government of Burma (also known as Myanmar), formed by opponents of military rule, called for a nationwide uprising against the junta on Tuesday, amid reports of new protests and a flare-up in fighting between the army and ethnic military groups. Duwa Lashi La, acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), said the…
Guinean Junta Replaces Provincial Governors After Coup, Media Say
CONAKRY—The soldiers who seized power in Guinea over the weekend have consolidated their takeover with the installation of military provincial governors, Guinean media reported on Tuesday. West African leaders have threatened sanctions over the overthrow of President Alpha Conde, who was serving a controversial third term after first winning election in 2010, and will meet…
Burma Puts Suu Kyi on Trial on Charges Critics Call Bogus
BANGKOK—Burma (also known as Myanmar)’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial Monday on charges that many observers say are an attempt by the junta that deposed her to eliminate her as a political force, erase the country’s democratic gains and cement the military’s power. Suu Kyi’s prosecution poses yet another major setback…
Burma Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to ‘Unknown Location’
By Khine Lin Kyaw From Bloomberg News Burma (also known as Myanmar)’s junta has moved the nation’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint from their residences in the capital to an “unknown location,” according to allies who’ve expressed serious concerns for their safety. The two have been held by the country’s…
Mali’s Coup Leader Dismisses President and Prime Minister
BAMAKO, Mali—Mali’s former coup leader Assimi Goita took control of the country again Tuesday after firing the president and prime minister of the transitional government after they announced a cabinet reshuffle without his permission. While Goita pledged to go ahead with holding new elections in 2022 as promised, his display of force casts doubt on…
Burmese Americans Protest Military Coup With California Rally
STANTON, Calif.—Stanton is home to the largest Burmese American community in Orange County, California. Over 500 people gathered at Stanton City Hall on March 20 to raise awareness about the military coup in Burma, also known as Myanmar. More than 250 have been killed and thousands arrested amid protests against the coup, which began Feb….
Burma Junta Orders Martial Law in 6 Yangon Townships
YANGON, Burma (also known as Myanmar)—Burma’s ruling junta has declared martial law in six townships in the country’s largest city, as security forces killed dozens of protesters over the weekend in an increasingly lethal crackdown on resistance to last month’s military coup. State broadcaster MRTV said Monday that the Yangon townships of North Dagon, South…
Burma Rattled by Army Movements, Apparent Internet Cutoff
YANGON, Burma—Sightings of armored personnel carriers in the biggest city of Burma (also known as Myanmar) and an internet shutdown raised political tensions late Sunday, after vast numbers of people around the country flouted orders against demonstrations to protest the military’s seizure of power. Public concern has already been heightened for the past few nights by…
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