Myanmar – Page 5 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Security forces surrounded the offices of railway staff in Myanmar in the latest military crackdown on protestors, as a general strike rages on with businesses closed in opposition to the February 1 coup. … Read More >Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)

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2 more protesters reportedly killed by Myanmar military after workers begin general strike against coup

Posted on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021By Editor

Two protesters in Myanmar died on Monday after being shot in the head, eyewitnesses told reporters, with graphic footage of the injuries shared online. A workers strike has been launched in opposition to the ongoing military coup. … Read More >2 more protesters reportedly killed by Myanmar military after workers begin general strike against coup

Shows

The Myanmar coup: Everything you need to know (UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews)

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. He discusses the background behind the military coup against State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi, the political history of modern Myanmar, how the status quo before the coup was not democratic … Read More >The Myanmar coup: Everything you need to know (UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews)

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At least one dead in Mandalay as anti-coup protests persist in Myanmar (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 7, 2021March 7, 2021By Editor

Another fatality has been reported in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-biggest city, as security forces opened fire on demonstrators protesting against the military government that took power over a month ago. … Read More >At least one dead in Mandalay as anti-coup protests persist in Myanmar (VIDEOS)

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Nine reported dead as police fire on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar (VIDEO)

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

Local media claim that as many as nine people have died in Myanmar in deadly clashes between security forces and protesters across the country, with videos showing police abuse. … Read More >Nine reported dead as police fire on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar (VIDEO)

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At least 18 killed on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests as UN demands military stop using force

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021By Editor

Myanmar security forces have again employed live fire against those protesting the military coup in the Southeast Asian country, killing at least 18 protesters and injuring dozens, the UN human rights office said. … Read More >At least 18 killed on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests as UN demands military stop using force

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Myanmar riot police fire at crowd to disperse protesters, as military tries to reimpose rule after coup (VIDEO)

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021By Editor

Witnesses have reported Myanmar riot police firing guns and stun grenades at protesters, dispersing crowds and setting up road blocks as the military tries to secure control after a coup removed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. … Read More >Myanmar riot police fire at crowd to disperse protesters, as military tries to reimpose rule after coup (VIDEO)

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Facebook bans Myanmar military accounts with immediate effect over coup

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021By Editor

Facebook announced in a blog post on Thursday that it has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts used by Myanmar’s military to communicate with the public in the wake of a coup by the armed forces in the Asian nation. … Read More >Facebook bans Myanmar military accounts with immediate effect over coup

Journalism & Mass media

Vijay Prashad explains Myanmar coup

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021By Editor

Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Vijay Prashad, historian and Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter, about the military’s recent takeover in Myanmar. … Read More >Vijay Prashad explains Myanmar coup

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US State Dept promises more ‘firm action’ against Myanmar’s military junta after young woman fatally shot at anti-coup protest

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The US has vowed to take more steps against the military junta that seized power in Myanmar earlier this month. The American embassy in the country earlier condemned the killing of a female student at a protest. … Read More >US State Dept promises more ‘firm action’ against Myanmar’s military junta after young woman fatally shot at anti-coup protest

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