United Nations envoy: Myanmar army is ‘surprised’ at opposition to the coup
The UN special envoy for Myanmar said the generals who have seized power in the Southeast Asian nation indicated they do not fear renewed sanctions, though they are “very surprised” that their plans to restore military rule without much opposition is not working.
Mar 04, 2021, 20:22 PM IST
Myanmar military coup: Nine dead in police firing to counter protests
At least 30 people have been killed since the coup on February 1, triggering nationwide protests.
Mar 03, 2021, 16:00 PM IST
Here's why Facebook took down main page of Myanmar military
Facebook in recent years has engaged with civil rights activists and democratic political parties in Myanmar and pushed back against the military after coming under heavy international criticism for failing to contain online hate campaigns. In 2018, it banned army chief Min Aung Hlaing - now the military ruler - and 19 other senior officers and organisations, and took down hundreds of pages.
Feb 21, 2021, 18:46 PM IST
Facebook removes main page of Myanmar military
Two people were killed in Myanmar's second city Mandalay on Saturday (February 20) when police and soldiers fired at protesters demonstrating against the overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Facebook deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under its standards prohibiting the incitement of violence.
Feb 21, 2021, 09:30 AM IST
Myanmar coup: Two killed in Mandalay city after police, soldiers fire to disperse protesters
Protesters took to the streets in cities and towns across Myanmar with members of ethnic minorities, poets, rappers and transport workers among those demanding an end to military rule and the release from detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others.
Feb 21, 2021, 00:41 AM IST
Myanmar coup: Military rolls in armoured vehicles to major cities, see pics
On February 1, Myanmar's military staged a coup and overthrew the democratically elected government of the National League for Democracy (NLD), alleging voter fraud in November 2020 elections that saw the NLD securing a resounding victory. The people of Myanmar took to the streets to protest this sudden move. Take a look at the situation in Myanmar:
Feb 15, 2021, 10:19 AM IST
US President Joe Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup
Biden said he was issuing an executive order that will prevent Myanmar's generals from accessing USD 1 billion in assets in the United States. Biden added that more measures are to come. “The military must relinquish the power it seized and demonstrate respect for the will of the people of Burma,” Biden said.
Feb 11, 2021, 06:54 AM IST
Myanmar military coup: Curfew imposed in 30 cities, protests continue
90 townships in 30 cities, including 44 townships in Yangon, have been placed under an 8 pm to 4 am curfew since February 8 in Myanmar. However, the curfew has failed to deter the people from participating in protest marches across the country calling for the release of detainees.
Feb 09, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Joe Biden resolve to uphold rule of law, democratic process in Myanmar
White House on Monday issued a press statement in which it said, "The President (Biden) underscored his desire to defend democratic institutions and norms around the world and noted that a shared commitment to democratic values is the bedrock for the US-India relationship. They further resolved that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld in Burma (Myanmar)."
Feb 09, 2021, 09:11 AM IST
Myanmar's military junta shuts down internet as thousands protest coup
Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet in the country on Saturday (February 6) as thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon city to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Feb 06, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Myanmar Coup: India engaged constructively to ensure UNSC’s statement was not ‘condemnatory’, says MEA
India engaged constructively and acted as an "important bridge" during deliberations over the UN Security Council’s statement on the situation in Myanmar, ensuring it strongly underlined the importance of the democratic process and transition while not being "condemnatory" in nature.
Feb 05, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook temporarily fearing ‘instability’
The step has also come hours after the citizens staged a small demonstration in Myanmar's second city, Mandalay. As per the BBC’s report, the military had also made some arrests during the demonstration. The political environment took an intense turn after Myanmar plunged back into direct military rule on Monday (February 1).
Feb 04, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
Myanmar junta blocks Facebook to shut down dissent as West increases pressure
The move to silence online activists came after Myanmar police filed charges against Nobel Peace laureate Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment, and as international pressure grew on the junta to accept the results of November elections won by her party in a landslide. Inside Myanmar, opposition to the junta had emerged very strongly on Facebook, which is the main internet platform for much of the country and underpins communications for business and government.
Feb 04, 2021, 08:07 AM IST
Indian embassy issues advisory for its citizens amid Myanmar coup
The Indian mission in Myanmar advised all its citizens to take due precautions and avoid unnecessary travel. The Indian mission has also advised its nationals to get in touch with them, in case required. They also informed that an Air India Flight, which was earlier scheduled to leave on February 4, will now leave on February 11.
Feb 02, 2021, 19:06 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi, top leaders arrested amid coup fears; emergency declared in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and top Myanmar leaders have been arrested by the military amid coup fears. The arrest was made after days of escalating tension between the civilian government and the powerful military that stirred fears of a coup in the aftermath of an election that the Army says was fraudulent.
Feb 01, 2021, 08:05 AM IST
India to dispatch COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' to Myanmar, Seychelles, Mauritius
The Serum Institute of India`s (SII) consignment of COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’ to be dispatched to Myanmar, Seychelles and Mauritius has arrived at Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in the early hours of Friday. The flight for Myanmar is scheduled to take off at 6:40 am from Mumbai while the vaccine consignment for Mauritius and Seychelles will be sent via one flight expected to depart at 11 am.
Jan 22, 2021, 09:13 AM IST
DRI busted Indo-Myanmar gold smuggling racket: 55.61 kg gold seized, 8 arrested
In a spectacular bust of the Myanmar-India gold smuggling network, the Delhi Zonal Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 55.61 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at Rs. 28 crores from eight persons at two locations, Delhi and Lucknow on Thursday (January 21). The officers of DRI have made a string of spectacular gold seizures in the past six months.
Jan 21, 2021, 22:23 PM IST
China building 2000-km long Great Wall along border of this country; know Xi Jinping's real intention
A top American Think Tank said that the effort by China reflects its expansionist thinking and that conflict in South Asia could increase considerably in the coming decades.
Dec 18, 2020, 07:53 AM IST
Over half a dozen countries concerned over faulty Chinese military equipment
Kenya got VN-4 armoured personnel carriers manufactured by China govt-owned Chongqing Tiema Industries in 2016, but China's sales representative themselves declined to sit inside the vehicles during a test firing.
Nov 07, 2020, 14:21 PM IST
India increases engagement with Myanmar, Bangladesh on COVID-19 vaccine
Indian delegation recently visited both Myanmar and Bangladesh to discuss on developments related to COVID vaccine .
Oct 30, 2020, 14:19 PM IST