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Myanmar's Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced To Four Years In Prison
Suu Kyi is one of nearly 10,600 individuals sent to prison by the junta since February. Suu Kyi is one of nearly 10,600 individuals sent to prison by the junta since February. -
Myanmar Court Postpones Verdict For Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi's Case
The court agreed to postpone its verdict to wait for the testimony of Zaw Myint Maung, a senior member of Suu Kyi's political party. The court agreed to postpone its verdict to wait for the testimony of Zaw Myint Maung, a senior member of Suu Kyi's political party. -
Myanmar Charges American Journalist With Terrorism, Sedition
Conviction under the terrorist statute carries a potential life sentence. Conviction under the terrorist statute carries a potential life sentence. -
UN Says Myanmar Junta Abducting And Killing Hundreds, Including Children
A UN special reporter said the Myanmar junta has been systematically abducting family members of people it wants to arrest, including children. A UN special reporter said the Myanmar junta has been systematically abducting family members of people it wants to arrest, including children. -
So-Called 'Face of Buddhist Terror,' Wirathu, Released From Myanmar Prison
All charges against the monk, dubbed by Times magazine as "The Face of Buddhist Terror," have been dropped by the military. All charges against the monk, dubbed by Times magazine as "The Face of Buddhist Terror," have been dropped by the military. -
Myanmar Military Leaders Declares Himself As New Prime Minister
General Min Aung Hlaing appointed himself as Myanmar's new prime minister for the next two years. General Min Aung Hlaing appointed himself as Myanmar's new prime minister for the next two years. -
Myanmar Junta ‘Weaponizing Covid': Rights Groups, Reports
Every second person in Myanmar may be Covid infected within weeks, UK diplomat claims. Every second person in Myanmar may be Covid infected within weeks, UK diplomat claims. -
Myanmar Imposes Travel Ban On All Telecom Executives: Reuters
Authorities ordered senior executives of telecommunications companies to seek special authorization before they travel out of the country. Authorities ordered senior executives of telecommunications companies to seek special authorization before they travel out of the country. -
Thousands More Displaced In Myanmar; Junta Recalls Japan Envoys For Criticisms
People displaced by fighting are headed to the border with India. India says more than 15,000 had sought refuge since Feb. 1. People displaced by fighting are headed to the border with India. India says more than 15,000 had sought refuge since Feb. 1. -
Myanmar Junta Stashes Cash Leaving Banks Empty, People Moneyless
Millions are expected to go hungry in the coming months, the United Nations' World Food Program said in an analysis. Millions are expected to go hungry in the coming months, the United Nations' World Food Program said in an analysis.