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Myanmar ethnic group seizes another crossing point along Chinese border

An ethnic armed group in northeastern Myanmar has seized a major crossing point for trade along the Chinese border, residents and media reports said. The border gate in Laukkaing township, the capital of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone in the northern part of Shan state, became the fifth crossing seized by the group since it launched a coordinated offensive on October 27 with two other ethnic armed groups. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, which took control of the crossing, joined with the Ta'ang National Liberation Army and the Arakan Army for the offensive that began in October and call themselves the Three Brotherhood Alliance. Laukkaing is known for hosting major organized criminal enterprises including cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese investors in cooperation with local Myanmar warlords. The Chinese government in recent weeks has initiated a crackdown on these operations, and thousands of people involved have been repatriated to China. Many of those w

Myanmar's Suu Kyi pleads not guilty as corruption trial continues

The case is one of 10 in which she is being prosecuted under the anti-corruption law.

UN Security Council slams sentencing of ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi

The UN Security Council has expressed 'deep concern' over this week's conviction and sentencing of Myanmar's ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, former President Win Myint and others

Myanmar court prepares to deliver verdict in of trial ousted leader Suu Kyi

A Myanmar court prepared to deliver its verdict Tuesday in the trial of ousted leader Suu Kyi on charges of spreading information that could disturb public order, violating Covid covirestrictions

Myanmar election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud

Suu Kyi's supporters as well as independent rights organisations contend that the cases are spurious and meant to discredit Suu Kyi and her party while legitimizing military rule

Myanmar's Suu Kyi pleads not guilty to breaking virus rules

Suu Kyi and leading members of her government and party remain under arrest.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi confronted with sedition charge on 2nd day of trial

Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy party had been due to start a second five-year term of office after winning a landslide victory in a general election last November.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

She was put under house arrest after the coup on February 1

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

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

Reports: Myanmar security forces shoot dead eight protesters

Authorities extended their lethal crackdown on protests against last month's coup

Myanmar security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets on protesters

Security forces in Myanmar ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters Saturday

Myanmar troops moving to cities, says UN independent investigator

The investigator said that hardened troops are being deployed from a number of border areas in northern Rakhine state to some cities

Myanmar security forces intensify crackdown on anti-coup protesters

The forces are seeking to quell the large-scale demonstrations calling for the military junta that seized power earlier this month to reinstate the elected government

Myanmar military coup: Internet restored amid ongoing protests

Internet access in Myanmar is returning to normal after a full-blown connection snap

Myanmar draft cybersecurity law adds to protests over military coup

A draft cybersecurity law due to be implemented in Myanmar has raised protests that it will be used to quash dissent rather than protect privacy

Myanmar commander-in-chief urges safeguarding of constitution

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Friday urged citizens to safeguard the constitution

Myanmar protesters gather in Japan against military coup at home

Thousands of people from Myanmar sang songs and waved glow sticks as they gathered in Japan's capital on Thursday

Myanmar blocks Facebook amid growing resistance to military coup

Resistance to Monday's coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience

Haunted by sanctions, Myanmar businesses fear grim future under military

Businesses in Myanmar are bracing for a grim economic fallout from Monday's coup