Myanmar Conflict

People take part in a sit-in protest in Mandalay, Myanmar March 10, 2021, in this picture obtained by Reuters from social media.
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UNSC condemns Myanmar violence, US blacklists army leader's children

US Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on two children of military leader Min Aung Hlaing and six companies they control

The United Nations flag is seen during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Yana Paskova
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UN Security Council wrestles with threat of action over Myanmar coup

Police stand after they seized Sanchaung district in search of anti-coup demonstrators in Yangon, Myanmar, March 8, 2021. Picture taken March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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'Shoot till they are dead': Some Myanmar police say fled to India after refusing orders

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 protesters able to leave Yangon district after being trapped

Zoramthanga, Chief Minister of the northeastern state of Mizoram, poses after an interview with Reuters at his residence in Aizawl, India, March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Devjyot Ghoshal
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Leader of Indian state promises food and shelter for families fleeing Myanmar

Protesters set up a makeshift shield formation in preparation for potential clashes, in Yangon, Myanmar March 6, 2021, in this still image from a video obtained by Reuters.
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Unions call for total strike in Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

People attend the funeral of victims shot dead during the anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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UN envoy calls for action against Myanmar junta over bloodshed

Protesters wearing masks depicting ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, flash three-finger salutes as they take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Myanmar police fire to break up protests as ASEAN diplomatic effort stalls

People participate in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, March 2, 2021. Picture taken from behind a window. REUTERS/Stringer
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Myanmar's neighbours press junta for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun holds up three fingers at the end of his speech to the General Assembly where he pleaded for International action in overturning the military coup in his country as seen in this still image taken from a video, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, US, February 26, 2021. United Nations TV/Handout via REUTERS
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Myanmar UN envoy, junta make rival claims to UN representation

Riot police officers fire teargas canisters during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Myanmar police fire stun grenades as Southeast Asian ministers aim for talks

Protesters wearing masks depicting ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, flash three-finger salutes as they take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Southeast Asian ministers prepare for Myanmar talks as crisis intensifies

Supporters of Myanmar’s military carry banners and flags during a rally in Yangon, Myanmar February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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ASEAN foreign ministers to meet on Myanmar on Tuesday: Singapore minister