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Myanmar's ethnic Chin Refugees protest in Malaysia, accuse UNCHR of mistreatment
Protesters, part of the Alliance of Chin Refugees, demanded quick processing of asylum applications in Malaysia
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More than 5,000 civilians killed since Myanmar coup: UN
Over 5,350 civilians are killed with 3.3 million people displaced due to ongoing violence by the armed forces
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Northern Myanmar floods leave thousands trapped
After days of heavy rain in Myitkyina,the Ayeyarwady river had risen above its "danger level"
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Myanmar rebels seize airport from junta as cease-fire collapses
Buddhist ethnic armed group Arakan Army reportedly takes over Thandwe Airport in Rakhine State
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Myanmar rebels capture tourist beachfront town
Clashes have rocked western Rakhine state since the Arakan Army (AA) attacked the military there in November
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India to spend $3.7b to fence Myanmar border, source says
New Delhi ends visa-free movement with Myanmar citing national security and demographic concerns
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India to continue deporting Myanmar nationals who fled fighting
On Friday, Indian authorities deported first batch of Myanmar nationals who had entered India 'illegally'
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Two killed in Bangladesh as fighting rages on Myanmar border: police
Mortar shells from Myanmar land in Bangladesh, 17 wounded, Rohingya among victims; fear grips border villages
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Thousands flee to India amid intense fighting in Myanmar
Over 2,000 Myanmar citizens flee to India's Mizoram amid escalating conflict between army and ethnic insurgents
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Myanmar rebels seek to control border with India after early wins
Rebel offensive ongoing in Myanmar's Shan, Kayah, Rakhine and Chin states
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32 killed in suspected drone strike by Myanmar army on refugee camp
Local media reports 13 children among those killed in attack, several others injured
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Cyclone Mocha heaps misery on Rohingya; toll in Myanmar rises to 81
Mocha made landfall on Sunday with winds of up to 195 kilometres per hour, downing power pylons
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UN expert says Russia, China sending deadly aid to Myanmar's military
Myanmar’s military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and other material since it staged a coup, says UN expert
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At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
Post-mortem report said automatic weapons were likely used at close range
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Myanmar military bombs village, killing seven, sources say
Dozens of houses were destroyed and communication and power lines severed in some districts
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Rohingya Muslims stuck between Myanmar’s military junta, rebel Arakan Army
Military coup in country led to even more pressure on Rohingya after decades of oppression, says Arakanese activist
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Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi, Australian economist for 3 years - source
Both had pleaded not guilty to charges of violating the official secrets act
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Myanmar beauty queen in Thai airport limbo, fears arrest at home
The immigration bureau said she was using invalid travel documents
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Burmese drug baron Ibrahim Koko repatriated after seven years
MoFA, Interior Ministry confirm deportation in report presented to IHC
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Troops burn villages in Myanmar heartland, seek to crush resistance
Bin is one of more than 100 villages partially or completely burned by Myanmar's military since the start of this year
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UN 'horrified' by reports of massacre of civilians in Myanmar
I condemn this grievous incident and all attacks against civilians, says UN official
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More than 30 killed, bodies burnt in Myanmar's Kayah state
Karenni Human Rights Group says they found the burnt bodies of internally displaced people
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US imposes sweeping sanctions on China, Myanmar and N Korea
China denounces this as a 'severe violation of basic norms governing international relations'
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Myanmar army ruler takes prime minister role, again pledges elections
Min Aung Hlaing repeats pledge to hold elections by 2023
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Myanmar junta replaces envoy to Britain who broke ranks
More than 900 people opposing the junta have been killed by security forces since the coup
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Myanmar targets higher vaccinations as Covid-19 cases soar
281 Covid-19 deaths and 5,189 new infections recorded on Monday
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Russia backs ASEAN plan on tackling Myanmar crisis
Lavrov will hold virtual talks with his ASEAN counterparts, during the visit to Jakarta
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United Nations calls for halt of weapons to Myanmar
Urges the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Suu Kyi
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Suu Kyi’s trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief’s statement
The first trial is expected to run until the end of July, lawyer of the country's ousted leader say
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At least 20 killed by Myanmar forces in Ayeyarwady delta, media reports
Some 845 people have been killed by the army and police since the Feb. 1 coup
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Covid-19 outbreak builds in Myanmar near Indian border
"Three people died yesterday alone. Many got scared," Lang Khan Khai from the Zomi Care and Development aid group
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Some 200 rights groups push for UN arms embargo on Myanmar
Diplomats say such a move by the UNSC is unlikely as China and Russia may use veto
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Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker -media
The latest blasts were in a village in the southern central part of Myanmar in Western Bago
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Eight reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to ‘shake the world’
Coordinated with demos in Myanmar communities around the world to mark "the global Myanmar spring revolution"
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Myanmar protesters raise voices to ‘shake the world’; more mystery blasts
Coordinated with expat communities around the world to mark "the global Myanmar spring revolution"
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Myanmar protesters march three months after coup; UN warns of ‘standstill’
Despite a relentless crackdown killing at least 759 protesters, crowds come out day after day to reject the junta
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Thousands of Myanmar villagers poised to flee violence to Thailand, group says
Karen rebels have clashed with the army since Myanmar's generals ousted an elected government led by Suu Kyi
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Myanmar — coup and democracy
ASEAN tell Myanmar coup leader to cease the use of violence, release the prisoners and engage in dialogue
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Millions face hunger as Myanmar crisis worsens, United Nations says
"More and more poor people have lost their jobs and are unable to afford food"
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ASEAN calls summit on Myanmar crisis as EU imposes sanctions
738 people have been killed by Myanmar security forces since the coup, so far
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Local uprisings emerge to challenge Myanmar’s army
Over 700 people have been killed and more than 3,000 have been detained by security forces during nationwide protests
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Myanmar junta chief to attend ASEAN summit in first foreign trip since coup
Myanmar has been in upheaval since Min Aung Hlaing ousted an elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi
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Myanmar security forces fire on protesting medical workers, some hurt: media
UN human rights office says it feared the military clampdown on the protests risked escalating into a civil conflict
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Myanmar activists stage 'bloody' protests against military
Opponents of military rule splash the colour red, in the latest phase of their campaign to restore democracy
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Myanmar junta says protests against its rule are dwindling
“The reason of reducing protests is due to the cooperation of people who want peace, which we value”
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Eleven killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with hunting rifles, firebombs
Junta starts issuing arrest warrants for influencers, entertainers, artists and musicians
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Four killed in Myanmar protests as junta cracks down on online critics
“They started firing non-stop with both stun grenade and live rounds,”
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Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
With at least 521 civilians killed in two months of protests against the Feb 1 coup
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Myanmar protesters launch 'garbage strike' as death toll tops 500
Foreign criticism and Western sanctions have failed to sway the generals, Suu Kyi remains in detention
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Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup
UN Special Rapporteur says the army was carrying out “mass murder” and calls on the world to isolate the junta