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Establishment-approved activism: Twitter launches emoji to support ‘pro-democracy’ demonstrators in Myanmar, Hong Kong

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021By Editor

Twitter has launched a new #MilkTeaAlliance emoji, so users can back the “pro-democracy” movements in Hong Kong, Myanmar, Taiwan and Thailand. Twitter encourages dissent, it seems, but only the right kind of dissent. … Read More >Establishment-approved activism: Twitter launches emoji to support ‘pro-democracy’ demonstrators in Myanmar, Hong Kong

Clashes between Myanmar military and protesters reportedly leaves 11 dead as junta removes ambassador to UK

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021By Editor

Fresh violent clashes in Myanmar have reportedly left 11 dead after anti-coup activists fought back against troops deployed to disperse protesters, a day after the military junta removed the country’s ambassador to the UK. … Read More >Clashes between Myanmar military and protesters reportedly leaves 11 dead as junta removes ambassador to UK

7 reported killed as Myanmar military opens fire in latest conflict between anti-coup protesters and security forces

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

The latest clashes between anti-coup protesters and security forces across Myanmar have resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, according to media reports, amid the country’s military crackdown. … Read More >7 reported killed as Myanmar military opens fire in latest conflict between anti-coup protesters and security forces

Myanmar streets painted red as activists protest military’s violent coup amid rising death toll (PHOTOS)

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

Pro-democracy activists in Myanmar daubed red paint across the streets of Yangon on Tuesday, as the death toll from daily clashes between protestors and the military in the wake of the bloody coup reached at least 570. … Read More >Myanmar streets painted red as activists protest military’s violent coup amid rising death toll (PHOTOS)

Candlelit vigils & ‘flower strikes’: Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as military moves to cut internet (PHOTOS)

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

Mass anti-coup protests continued in Myanmar throughout Friday, with organizers seeking alternative ways to guide the demonstrations after the military largely cut internet access across the country. … Read More >Candlelit vigils & ‘flower strikes’: Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as military moves to cut internet (PHOTOS)

Chinese city on Myanmar border imposes week-long lockdown in response to new coronavirus cluster

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021By Editor

The southwestern city of Ruili, which abuts China’s border with Myanmar, has imposed a quarantine and launched a mass testing campaign after new locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 were detected. … Read More >Chinese city on Myanmar border imposes week-long lockdown in response to new coronavirus cluster

Activists fill Myanmar streets with rubbish in anti-coup ‘garbage strike’ (PHOTOS)

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021By Editor

Protesters across Myanmar have covered city streets with rubbish as they launch a “garbage strike,” the latest act of civil disobedience as casualties continue to mount from the military’s crackdown on anti-coup activists. … Read More >Activists fill Myanmar streets with rubbish in anti-coup ‘garbage strike’ (PHOTOS)

US orders evacuation of ‘non-emergency’ diplomats & families from Myanmar amid calls for intervention

Posted on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021By Editor

Citing “civil unrest,” the US has ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Myanmar, the State Department said as online activists ramped up calls for “humanitarian intervention” against Yangon. … Read More >US orders evacuation of ‘non-emergency’ diplomats & families from Myanmar amid calls for intervention

Myanmar protesters refuse to give up mass rallies after bloodiest weekend since coup (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021By Editor

Anti-coup protests continue to rock Myanmar, with thousands taking to the streets across the country. The new wave of protest comes after the bloodiest weekend yet, which saw more than 100 people killed. … Read More >Myanmar protesters refuse to give up mass rallies after bloodiest weekend since coup (VIDEOS)

Myanmar refugees fleeing military crackdown turned away by neighboring Thailand & India – reports

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021By Editor

People trying to get out of Myanmar amid a violent military crackdown on dissent after the February 1 coup are being refused entry to neighboring Thailand and India, activists and media reports claim. … Read More >Myanmar refugees fleeing military crackdown turned away by neighboring Thailand & India – reports