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Myanmar court files fresh charges against Suu Kyi as mass protests continue

Suu Kyi, aged 75, looked in good health during her appearance before a court in the capital Naypyidaw, one of her lawyers said

US preparing more measures against Myanmar over violence: White House

The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday

Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; 2 dead, several hurt

Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership on Feb. 1, alleging fraud in a November election

Scores arrested as Myanmar police disperse anti-coup rally in Yangon

The violence erupted early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon's streets near the Hledan Center intersection

Myanmar military extends non-operation period for one additional month

Myanmar military announced on Friday the extension of suspension period of its operation against armed groups to the end of March.

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi moved to undisclosed location: Report

Suu Kyi has been detained since a Feb. 1 coup.

Myanmar military disperses anti-coup protesters, Suu Kyi yet to be seen

The violence erupted as hundreds marched in support of the coup

Myanmar: Human rughts group, experts fear fresh wave of political prisoners

While the military continues to use and amend old laws to crack down on dissidents, new laws are being introduced as well, signaling the military's intent to continue arresting protesters

Myanmar coup: More protests follow general strike, foreign concerns

They have been on strike, as have many civil servants and state enterprise workers, as part of a nationwide civil obedience movement against the Feb. 1 military takeover

Myanmar coup: US designates 2 officials following violence in Mandalay

"US will continue to work with the international partners to "promote accountability for coup leaders and those responsible for this violence"

Myanmar protest call for general strike draws junta threat of lethal force

State television broadcaster MRTV late Sunday carried a public announcement from the junta, formally called the State Administration Council, warning against the general strike

US to stand with Myanmar voicing aspirations for peace, democracy: Blinken

US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken also said that the US stands with the people of Burma

Funeral and more protests follow deadly shootings in Myanmar

Crowds in Myanmar's capital attended a funeral Sunday for the young woman who was the first person confirmed to have been killed in protests against the military's takeover

Myanmar coup: UK, Canada sanction Army generals for human rights violations

"The UK condemns the military coup and the arbitrary detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political figures," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement

Myanmar coup: US 'disturbed' by additional charges filed against Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi's lawyer said police had filed a second charge of violating a Natural Disaster Management Law, after she was earlier charged with illegally importing walkie-talkies

Myanmar coup: Internet restored after being shut for second night

Earlier, the military authorities announced stiff penalties for those opposing the coup leaders. Protesters, however, were out again early on Tuesday, the BBC reported

Is democracy in Myanmar dead?

No. But the deposed government and its backers urgently need a concrete plan to foil the military's divide-and-conquer strategy

Aung San Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar

Suu Kyi will now be remanded until February 17, according to Khin Maung Zaw, a lawyer asked by Suu Kyi''s party to represent her

Myanmar junta rolls in armoured vehicles to major cities, cuts internet

According to local media, on Sunday evening the armoured vehicles were seen in Yangon, Myitkyina and Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine state

Myanmar coup: US slaps sanctions on 10 current and former military officers

hree Burmese entities, Myanmar Ruby Enterprise, Myanmar Imperial Jade Co and Cancri (Gems and Jewellery), are being slapped with American sanctions