YANGON, Myanmar – Internally displaced people in Rakhine state have called for the removal of Myanmar military stations near their villages in order that they could get back to their villages after the clashes between Arakan Army and the military have stopped. “We do not dare go back to my village even though there is … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Kachin ethnic people in Myikyina city staged a protest against the military coup on March 10, with a purpose of attempting to restore democracy in Myanmar. In the confrontation with security forces, in which live rounds were used, two people died, including a 20-year-old woman and four others were wounded. Myikyina is … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Their office was raided Feb. 8, but staff had already fled the scene. Instead, authorities took their computers and office equipment. Last week, security forces arrested reporter Kay Zan Nway of Myanmar Now while she was reporting news during a protest. Myanmar’s state-run media announced Feb. 8 at night that the military … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The raid took place Feb. 7 as a response to university teachers who had joined the civil disobedient movement. Female teachers congregated in the main building of the university, while locals gathered near the building to lend support. Recently, the military announced it would take legal action against those who participate in … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The Chinese government has agreed to share with Myanmar’s military information about the Northern Alliance, a military coalition composed of ethnic insurgent groups which has been in conflict with Myanmar’s military since 2016. The two parties held a meeting about government project safety on Feb. 23. Myanmar military, for its part, agreed … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar security forces cracked down on the protesters in Mandalay on Feb. 4, resulting in three deaths, including that of a 19-year-old woman. Eight others were wounded. The woman wrote on her helmet that she had already given up body for the cause of democracy before she took to the streets. The … Read more
YANGON – Myanmar security forces cracked down on protesters again this week, causing four dead and five wounded. The protesters have been calling on the military to release detainees including the state counselor, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the president, Win Myint. Security forces arrested many peaceful protesters and reporters during the crackdown. This week, … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – University students in Yangon rallied near the Chinese embassy Feb. 27 and called for the Chinese government not to cooperate with the Myanmar military. Protesters in Myanmar suspect that China is transporting hardware devices to build a firewall for controlling the internet in Myanmar. When the protesters asked the question, the embassy … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The UEC revoked election results when it met with political parties in Naypyiday Feb. 26. The current election commission was established by the military after it took power in early February, replacing the previous election commission which had validated the presidency of Aung San Suu Kyi. Among 91 political parties in Myanmar, … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Downtown Yangon, the pro-military mob attacked local people and media, with 20 people being wounded this morning, according to a local source. The mob destroyed some cars stuck in traffic as well. Some protesters have claimed they received money from the military to vandalize in particular areas. Recently, A group of people … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s military called for government employees who are participating in the civil disobedience movement (CDM) to get back to their respective departments. If they do not come back to their jobs by Feb. 25, they will face legal actions, the state administration council warned. Since the military staged the coup, people in … Read more
Despite a Kuala Lumpur high court’s temporary stay barring the removal of some 1,200 refugees, the country’s director-general of immigration said in a statement that those sent back on Myanmar Navy ships left voluntarily, adding that no persecuted Rohingya or asylum-seekers were included in the group. The court’s stay was issued at the request of … Read more