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Myanmar junta attacks again as spokesman defends violent crackdown

Security forces in Myanmar cracked down heavily again on anti-coup protesters even as the military downplayed reports of state violence

Myanmar military cuts wireless internet services amidst coup protests

Myanmar's wireless broadband internet services were shut down on Friday by order of the military

US suspends all trade engagement with Myanmar until elected govt returns

The United States is immediately suspending all engagement with Myanmar under a 2013 trade and investment agreement until the return of a democratically elected government, USTR Katherine Tai said

Thousands flee Myanmar airstrikes, complicating crisis

Thai soldiers began sending back some of the thousands of people who have fled a series of airstrikes by the military in neighbouring Myanmar, people familiar with the matter said Monday

Myanmar: US military chiefs condemn deadly violence against protesters

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and his counterparts from various countries on Saturday (local time) condemned the deadly use of force by Myanmar Armed Forces against unarmed protesters

Myanmar forces kill over 100 protesters in deadliest day since coup

As Myanmar's military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday, soldiers and police elsewhere reportedly killed dozens of people as they suppressed protests in the deadliest bloodletting

Four killed in Myanmar protests, World Bank forecasts economy to slump 10%

The World Bank said Myanmar's economy could slump 10% this year due to the turmoil since the coup last month that overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi

Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests

At least two people protesting last month's military coup were reported shot and killed by security forces Tuesday after a morning of peaceful marches in parts of Myanmar. Security forces have killed scores of their countrymen in recent days, and the UN has put the nationwide death toll at 149 since the February 1 coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. The independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners said 183 people have been killed since the coup. Violence was reported Tuesday in Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, where casualties have been the highest. Police used rubber bullets against crowds in several neighbourhoods, and one man was reported shot to death. Another killing was reported in Kawlin city in the northwestern Sagaing Region. UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani, said at least 11 people were killed Monday, adding to 57 deaths over the weekend. While there were many more reports of killings, it was unable to corroborate ..

Some Myanmar protests escape violence, but tensions remain

Demonstrators in several areas of Myanmar protesting last month's seizure of power by the military held small, peaceful marches before dawn on Tuesday

China's role in Myanmar highlighted after Beijing-owned factories torched

Myanmar authorities declared martial law in parts of Yangon after several Chinese-owned garment factories were torched on Sunday over Beijing being supportive of the military for the coup

Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise post crackdown

Myanmar's ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country's largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly lethal crackdown

At least 38 more people killed during anti-coup protests in Myanmar

38 more people have been killed on Sunday as security forces in Myanmar intensified their crackdown against anti-coup protesters to crush demonstrations calling for the reinstatement of government

At least 4 people shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests

Security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's military coup

Myanmar junta kills more protesters, adds Aung San Suu Kyi accusation

Myanmar's security forces shot to death at least 10 people protesting the military's coup Thursday, spurning a UN Security Council appeal to stop using lethal force

Mizoram is waiting for govt's direction on Myanmar refugees: state minister

The Mizoram government has provided relief for the time being to people crossing over into Indian territory

Three protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed

Security forces were also deployed at hospitals and universities, state media said

Fashion giant H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar amid protests

H&M has around 45 direct suppliers in Myanmar

India watching developments in Myanmar closely, says MEA

India said on Friday it is closely watching the developments in that country and also discussing the matter with partner nations, emphasising that all issues must be resolved peacefully through talks

YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos

YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar's military for violating its community guidelines and terms of service

US includes Myanmar ministries, army conglomerates to trade blacklist

United States has included the Myanmar Defense Ministry, Home Affairs Ministry and the conglomerate companies MEC and Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company in its trade blacklist