Myanmar Conflict

Myanmar Conflict

Protesters use slingshots while taking cover behind a barricade as smoke rises from burning debris during ongoing protests against the military coup, in Monywa, Sagaing region, Myanmar March 29, 2021 in this still image from video obtained by REUTERS

Myanmar security forces kill 15 protesters, junta leader says opposition aims to "destroy" country

About 600 civilians have been killed by security forces in the turmoil since the coup, according to an activist group

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn is seen as pro-democracy demonstrators give a three-finger salute while marching during a Thai anti-government mass protest, on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising, in Bangkok, Thailand October 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File photo/File Photo

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy after breaking with military

Villagers attend a protest against the military coup, in Launglon township, Myanmar April 4, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Dawei Watch/via REUTERS

Myanmar security forces kill seven protesters, Chinese-owned factory set ablaze

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators hold placards with the image of Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Russia says Myanmar sanctions could lead to civil war, but EU plans more

Demonstrators hold placards with pictures of Aung San Suu Kyi as they protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Myanmar protesters paint Yangon red, defying bloody army crackdown

A man holds up a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi as he takes part in a protest against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 7, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Myanmar’s online pop-up markets raise funds for protest

Myanmar citizens hold up a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi after the military seized power in a coup in Myanmar, outside United Nations venue in Bangkok, Thailand February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

Myanmar protesters defy military as regional nations prepare to discuss crisis

A woman passes ASEAN Summit flags at Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore, November 11, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

ASEAN leaders to meet over Myanmar, chair Brunei says

Villagers attend a protest against the military coup, in Launglon township, Myanmar April 4, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Dawei Watch/via REUTERS

Myanmar protesters defy military as internet curbs test resolve

An Easter egg painted with a three-finger salute, as part of a campaign for an Easter egg protest against military rule, is seen in this picture posted on social media in Yangon, Myanmar April 3, 2021. Photo obtained by REUTERS.

Myanmar protesters make Easter eggs a symbol of defiance

The logo of French oil and gas company Total is seen in Rueil-Malmaison, near Paris, France, March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Total says abandoning Myanmar gas field would hurt workers, cities

Myanmar citizens hold up a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi after the military seized power in a coup in Myanmar, outside United Nations venue in Bangkok, Thailand February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

Myanmar protesters take up Easter eggs; junta hunts celebrities

Riot police officers fire teargas canisters during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Myanmar protesters defy crackdown, 5 killed; junta hunts critics