Myanmar Conflict

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
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Myanmar faces growing isolation as military tightens grip

Western countries have condemned the coup and called for an end to the violence and for the release of Suu Kyi and others. Asian neighbours have offered to help find a solution to the crisis

They have a right to protection, not platitudes. Source: AFP/Getty/Bloomberg
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UN investigators seek evidence of criminal orders by Myanmar junta

File Photo: Smoke billows from burning tyres set alight to create smoke cover during a crackdown at Bayint Naung Junction in Yangon, Myanmar March 16, 2021, in this photograph obtained by Reuters. Photograph obtained by REUTERS
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Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after violent crackdown

Myanmar nationals including those who said they are police and firemen and recently fled to India flash the three-finger salute at an undisclosed location in India's northeastern state of Mizoram, near the India?Myanmar border, March 15, 2021. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
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Policemen, firemen among over 400 Myanmar nationals seeking shelter in India

Relatives cry over the body of Min Khant Soe, who was shot and killed during the security force crack down on anti-coup protesters in Yangon, Myanmar March 15, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Martial law extended, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises as Myanmar seethes

A woman displays a tattoo with a three-finger salute and the phrase "spring revolution" over a map of Myanmar after it was finished in a tattoo shop in Yangon, March 12, 2021. Picture taken March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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In Myanmar, people protest against military coup with tattoos

A protester walks in a street full of water bags to be used against tear gas, during an anti-coup protest at Hledan junction in Yangon, Myanmar, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup

Demonstrators stand behind makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Myanmar protests: At least 12 killed as police open fire on sit-in

People hold candles during a nationwide night protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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US grants Myanmar nationals relief from deportation after military coup

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi attends the opening session of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines, November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
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Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi accepted illegal payments of $600,000, plus gold

Tear gas and fire extinguisher gas float around demonstrators during a protest against the military coup in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes, 12 protesters killed

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
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Myanmar protesters stage rallies as army accused of using battle tactics

Myanmar's military junta leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, speaks in a media broadcast in Naypyitaw, Myanmar February 8, 2021 in this still image taken from video. MRTV/Reuters TV via REUTERS
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Myanmar junta removes Rakhine rebels from terrorist list