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Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are meeting in Phnom Penh, a week after Myanmar's coup leaders executed four

As soldiers abandon notorious Myanmar army, a morale crisis looms

The number of defectors, while not enough to topple the Tatmadaw, is growing, galvanized by the nationwide anti-coup movement.

Aung Myo Htet had always dreamed of being a soldier, and attained the rank of captain. But when he joined forces in Myanmar, he thought he would defen

Daw Moe Thuzar tells The Irrawaddy that the military regime faces being blamed constantly for its actions by regional bloc.

More than 450 arrests have been made since the coup, Many of the arrests took place in early morning raids, sparking panic at night for activists. Many are avoiding their homes, sleeping in undisclosed locations to evade possible arrest. Thayzar San, a 33-year-old doctor in Mandalay, said he has not been home since Feb. 3, leaving his wife and toddler daughter behind after he helped lead the city’s first anti-coup protest, at which dozens were arrested. Advertisement (Associated Press) Secur...

By ANDREW NACHEMSON, DAVID PIERSON AND SHASHANK BENGALI | Los Angeles Times | Published: February 6, 2021 YANGON, Myanmar (Tribune News Service) — Kyaw Thu Win leaned into the microphone, growling in his distinct, gravelly voice. "Viva la revolution! Lets sing together, lets fight together!" he sang, adding a string of profanity-laced challenges to authority. In his black jacket, black shirt and black shorts, the lead singer of Yangon-based punk band Rebel Riot is usually gentle and soft...

The Reuters news agency reported that mobile internet data connections and some phone services have been disrupted. State broadcaster MRTV said its radio and television operations were off the air due to technical problems. "Due to current communication difficulties wed like to respectfully inform you that the regular programmes of MRTV and Myanmar Radio cannot be broadcast," the company said on Facebook.  Since gaining independence from Britain in 1948, Myanmar has seen two previous coups �...

Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military seizes power © Provided by dw.com The army detained Aung San Suu Kyi along with other leaders Myanmars military seized control of the country on Monday and detained leading politicians, including Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. The army declared a state of emergency for one year, accusing authorities of failing to resolve allegations of fraud in Novembers electiion. MEPs suspend Suu Kyi from Sakharov Prize community Replay Video UP NEXT C...