The Irish Times

Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to five years in corruption case

Legal experts say ruling designed to legitimise military’s seizure of power in Myanmar

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 07:42

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

The Irish Times view on Aung San Suu Kyi: back behind bars

A sham trial is yet another attempt to intimidate both Suu Kyi and the popular movement she represents

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 19:45

‘Horrified’ UN official condemns reported killings of civilians in Myanmar

Court postpones verdicts in two cases in the trial of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 15:08

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail

Ruling is first in series of cases brought against politician since army seized power

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 09:24

Myanmar’s military accused of hoarding oxygen as Covid rages

Medical workers say generals have clamped down on supplies in country’s worst outbreak

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 11:54

Struggling Aung San Suu Kyi faces multiplying junta charges

Bribery and corruption claims ingredients in ‘sham’ trial for ousted Myanmar leader

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 15:48

Aung Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since Myanmar coup

National League for Democracy leader says party ‘will exist as long as people support it’

Mon May 24 2021 - 12:08

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

Forces in Myanmar open fire at funeral of student killed during protest crackdown

Irish citizens advised to leave Myanmar after state security forces kill 114 protesters

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 15:56

Myanmar protesters hit the military where it hurts: by shutting down the economy

Millions refuse to do their jobs in an act they hope will cripple their post-coup rulers

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 12:47

Mass funerals held in Myanmar as coup death toll revised up to 149

Hundreds of mourners gather in different townships to say goodbye to those killed

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 20:24

Myanmar: Six killed in protests as allies vow to restore democracy

US, India, Australia and Japan vow to work together to restore democracy in nation

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 15:37

Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 12 protesters killed

UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on denouncing February coup

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 18:10

Unions call for total strike in Myanmar as protests intensify

Police fire tear gas and stun grenades in one of the biggest days of protest since February 1st coup

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 17:37

‘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 police break up protests after bloodiest day since coup

At least 54 now dead in what UN rights chief calls a ‘vicious crackdown on peaceful protesters’

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 18:14

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 coup: More protests follow strike as international concern grows

Funeral held in Mandalay for man shot dead by security forces on Saturday

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 13:21

Huge crowds march in Myanmar despite worst day of violence

Two protesters killed on Saturday as military struggles to quell protests against coup

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 16:22

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 military promises new election as Suu Kyi faces additional charge

Army denies its actions amounted to a coup and insists deposed leaders are not in detention

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 17:59

Tanks on city streets in Myanmar as mass protests continue

Military rulers face strike by government workers as part of movement against coup

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 19:02

Myanmar coup: UN condemns use of force against protesters

Thousands join demonstrations after most violent day of protests thus far

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 07:16

Myanmar: Police fire rubber bullets on most violent day of protests

Woman suffers gunshot wound to head as police crack down on demonstrations over coup

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 17:53

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

Thousands take to Myanmar’s streets to denounce coup

Cacophony echoes in darkness as people bang pots, pans and drums in show of resistance

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 15:17

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

Sanctions loom for Myanmar’s generals as US declares military takeover a coup

US unable to contact country’s leaders since their arrests on Monday, says official

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 22:17

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

The Irish Times view on the Myanmar coup: a betrayal of hope

Aung San Suu Kyi’s pact with the generals was a dangerous and ultimately self-defeating strategy

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 19:00

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