At least 400 are inside Myanmar's Insein Prison, which some describe as overcrowded; some are tortur
Rights group says journalists facing ongoing persecution, intimidation, harassment and violence'
Aung San Suu Kyi faces multiple criminal charges brought against her by the country's military gover
General Min Aung Hlaing says deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was healthy at home and would appear in
Human rights commissioner says military shows no sign of easing crackdown on opponents, who remain d
Khet Thi's body showed signs of torture and was missing organs, family said
Supporters say formation of People's Defense Force is first step toward creating alliance with ethni
The Kachin Independence Army claims it shot down the government helicopter during heavy fighting; th
Youths gather on street corner before marching swiftly down streets in a flash mob -- dispersing soo
Multiple journalists say the junta has made it dangerous to practice journalism in the country
The Society of Priests of Saint Jacques did not say if a ransom had been paid for release of abducte
Myanmar army and Karen insurgents are fighting
Leaders seeking to forge a path to end the violence in the impoverished nation
Yuki Kitazumi was detained in Yangon following a crackdown on media amid ongoing protests against th
Announcement comes as Thailand says Myanmar's military leader will attend summit of southeast Asian
The military rulers who overthrew the elected government said on Friday that an election would be he
Residents say troops shake down cargo trucks at roadblocks, steal from vehicles, stores, and homes,
Protests against military rule have left hundreds dead since February 1 coup
Security forces opened fire on pro-democracy protesters, media say
Defiant protesters use alternative communications technology as they continue to march, observe stri
Moves by World Bank and Asian Development Bank to freeze funds to post-coup Myanmar could make many
Veteran activist Moe Thway rose to prominence during 2007 Saffron Revolution
Nine people killed Thursday as anti-coup demonstrations resumed in the southeast Asian country
AP journalist arrested last month while covering anti-coup protest is among those released
Anti-coup protests continue as reports emerge that 7-year-old girl was shot and killed by soldiers w
Junta justifies coup by accusing Aung San Suu Kyi of fraud
Media reports and witness accounts say people are fleeing the country
Pontiff references Catholic nun who knelt between police and protesters
At least 149 people have been killed and more than 2,000 arbitrarily arrested since Myanmar's Februa
Bloody crackdown against demonstrators tightens as scheduled court appearance by deposed leader Aung
Deposed de facto leader already facing four other criminal charges; Amnesty International accuses se
The military has ramped up their efforts to silence demonstrators by aggressively responding with li
The call comes after bloody crackdowns on protesters and military occupation of hospitals
The call comes after bloody crackdowns on protesters and military occupation of hospitals
IFRC urges restraint, a halt to violence, protection of its volunteers and first responders
Move was apparent effort by Myanmar's generals to limit exposure to international sanctions
Distrust of China has junta searching for diplomatic support
Violence in Yangon comes as Facebook bans military from social media platform and its affiliate site
Activist group calls for general strike in defiance of message warning that protesters are leading p
UN special representative for Myanmar warns of potential for violence on a greater scale from grow
Protesters defy orders imposed by military leaders one week after leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other
Civil servants join in as many of the protesters chant 'Long live Mother Suu,' a reference to the de
Protests enter new phase as workers stage nationwide strike
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met just weeks ago with Myanmar's top general, Min Aung Hlaing, now
President-elect Joe Biden has said little about the Guantanamo Bay detention center except that he s
Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights criticizes notes internet shutdown remains in place in
The prisoners were released shortly after Mali's transitional government took office and the country
UN had called for Keita's safe release
In VOA interview, wife of teacher's union leader Esmail Abdi said he told her about the coronavirus
Rights group says it has evidence of civilian deaths in Rakhine and Chin states