The Irish Times

Myanmar rulers threaten to jail protesters on anniversary of military coup

US, Britain and Canada impose new sanctions; anti-coup activists hold ‘silent strike’

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 06:34

Aung San Suu Kyi falls, but Myanmar’s democratic hopes move on

Younger and more progressive opposition confronts Asian nation’s military rulers

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 15:14

Myanmar frees jailed US journalist Danny Fenster

Junta releases reporter sentenced to 11 years in prison after talks with ex-US diplomat

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 13:43

Myanmar to free over 5,000 prisoners linked to coup protests

Move comes days after junta chief blocked from attending regional summit over crisis

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 15:55

Myanmar army ruler pledges elections in two years, ASEAN cooperation

Army seized power in February from government led by Aung San Suu Kyi

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 10:40

Myanmar health crisis: ‘I know I’m dying but I will never blame the doctors’

Doctors’ strike in protest at the coup believed to be a factor in hundreds of deaths weekly

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 03:00

Myanmar’s journalists keep reporting on the run from the junta

Many journalists are working in hiding since dozens were arrested after the military coup

Mon May 10 2021 - 13:39

Easter eggs a symbol of defiance for Myanmar protesters

Thousands take to the streets to reject the return of military rule

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 17:30

Inside Myanmar’s army: ‘Most of the soldiers are brainwashed’

Troops taught they are guardians of a country – and religion – that will crumble without them

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 11:36

‘She is a hero’: Women on the front lines in Myanmar’s anti-coup protests

Teenage women have been shot dead leading the resistance to generals reimposing a patriarchal order

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 10:29

Myanmar’s neighbours press junta for Suu Kyi’s release

Military government urged to stop using lethal force against anti-coup protesters

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 17:51

More charges filed against ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Police fire tear gas and stun grenades to disperse hundreds of anti-coup protesters in Yangon

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 18:38

Supporters of Myanmar military attack coup protesters in Yangon

Armed gangs on streets as Facebook bans military from its social media platforms

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 10:44

Myanmar: Two people killed during protest against coup

Tensions escalated quickly in Mandalay where authorities confronted shipyard workers and protesters

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 13:53

Britain and Canada impose sanctions on Myanmar generals

Moves in response to military coup as police continue crackdown on protesters

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00

Myanmar protests continue despite increased military deployment

Internet restored after overnight suspension as smaller demonstrations seen in several cities

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 19:30

Myanmar grants prisoner amnesty as Facebook blocks military misinformation

Mass release of prisoners and detainees described by Amnesty International as ‘sideshow’

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 13:29

Tens of thousands protest against coup across Myanmar

Large crowds in Yangon converge downtown chanting ‘Down with the military government’

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 21:20

How Myanmar’s power struggle led to an inevitable coup

Aung San Suu Kyi’s cult of personality was a boon and an issue for National League for Democracy

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 11:25

Myanmar: Senior Suu Kyi aide arrested as UN stops short of condeming coup

Security Council calls for detainees to be freed and stresses need to uphold democracy

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:38

Military coup sparks anger in Myanmar and draws condemnation abroad

Army seizes power as elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians detained

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 20:01

West gets it wrong on Myanmar again as coup catches it cold

International community discounted warning signs for Aung San Suu Kyi’s government

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 13:33

Myanmar coup: US ‘will take action’ if military does not reverse takeover

Suu Kyi and other politicians detained in what UN calls a ‘blow to democratic reforms’

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 13:01

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi expected to win as election gets under way

Over a million people were unable to vote after polls were cancelled due to insurgencies

Sun Nov 08 2020 - 22:04

Myanmar’s military using defamation laws to stifle criticism ahead of elections

More than three dozen civilians in jail awaiting trial, including prominent filmmaker

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 01:00

Suu Kyi blamed in damning UN report on Myanmar military

UN calls for genocide charges against army leaders for attacks on Rohingya minority

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 01:00

Facebook removes accounts linked to Myanmar’s military

Move against hate speech after UN report accuses miltary of genocide in treatment of Rohingya

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 16:03

Myanmar’s military accused of genocide in damning UN report

Security forces carried out ‘crimes against humanity’ against Rohingya and other groups

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 13:41

US imposes sanctions on Myanmar military over Rohingya crackdown

Move marks toughest American action so far in response to treatment of minority

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 20:00

Myanmar military planned Rohingya genocide, says report

Advocacy group Fortify Rights claims mass slaughter, rape and burnings army policies

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 18:54

U2 urge council to revoke Freedom of Dublin from Suu Kyi

Failure to help Rohingya people a ‘betrayal of principles’ for which she received award

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 17:39

Pope in Myanmar for difficult visit amid Rohingya crisis

Local Catholic church advises pope not to use word ‘Rohingya’ for fear of aggravating tensions

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 14:00

Rohingya flee Myanmar as thousands of homes burned down

Almost 60,000 head for Bangladesh while UK calls for Aung San Suu Kyi to intervene

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 22:05

Wreckage of missing Myanmar military plane found

Bodies and debris discovered from transport plane that vanished with 122 people aboard

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 11:35