Myanmar crisis

Myanmar crisis

Displaced people from Myanmar carry donated lunch boxes to their tents along the Thai side of the Moei River in Mae Sot, Thailand on Feb. 5, 2022. Thailand has sent thousands of people fleeing escalating violence by Myanmar’s military back home despite the risk to their lives, and despite international refugee laws that forbid the return of people to countries where their lives may be in danger. They are now living in limbo, forced to ricochet between both sides of the river dividing the two countries as the fighting in their home villages rages and briefly recedes. (AP Photo)

Russia and China block UN statement on Myanmar crisis

ASEAN officials met in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, earlier this month in a new effort to organize humanitarian assistance for Myanmar, a goal that critics feel falls short of addressing the...

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers stand next to military vehicles as people gather to protest against the military coup, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 15, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Myanmar shadow government unveils new strategy to oppose military rule

A protester flashes a three-finger salute during a march to protest against Myanmar military coup, in Taipei, Taiwan, May 2, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker

Protesters join militia members to attend a training led by Karen National Union (KNU), amid protests against the military coup, in Karen State, Myanmar April 9, 2021 in this picture obtained by Reuters on April 26, 2021. The image has been supplied by a third party.

Youths in black: Myanmar protesters train to fight junta

A man holds a National League for Democracy (NLD) flag during a protest against the military coup, in Yangon, Myanmar March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Fighting erupts in Myanmar; junta to 'consider' ASEAN plan

Myanmar's powerful military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Photo/Courtesy

Southeast Asian leaders discuss Myanmar crisis with junta chief

People in Myanmar shared photos on social media wearing blue shirts and holding up a hand with the name of an arrested person written on it. Photo: Twitter

Myanmar sees 'blue shirt' protests over detentions, junta outlaws unity government

Demonstrators march during a protest against military coup in Yangon, Myanmar April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Myanmar activists vow week of protests during new year holidays

Workers iron and arrange clothing at a garment factory at Hlaing Taryar industrial zone in Yangon, March 10, 2010. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

Myanmar crisis sounds death knell for garment industry, jobs and hope

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

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

Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi delivers her speech during a press briefing with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 10, 2020. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/File Photo

Indonesia says UK to support ASEAN effort in resolving Myanmar crisis

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