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US Welcomes Pledge by Myanmar Shadow Government to Help Rohingya
Myanmar's National Unity Government offers Rohingya citizenship if they help overthrow military junta
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Amnesty International Calls on Myanmar Junta to Drop Charges Against Detained Journalists
Rights group says journalists facing ongoing persecution, intimidation, harassment and violence'
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Myanmar Junta Says Deposed Leader to Appear in Court
Aung San Suu Kyi faces multiple criminal charges brought against her by the country's military government which ousted her February 1
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Myanmar Military Court Sentences DVB Reporter to 3 Years in Prison
Three Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) journalists who fled Myanmar were arrested earlier this week in northern Thailand for illegal entry
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Myanmar Shadow Government Forms Militia to Oppose Military Junta
Supporters say formation of People's Defense Force is first step toward creating alliance with ethnic rebel group
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Myanmar's Anti-Junta Protesters Turning to Rebel Armies for Military Training
One of oldest and largest ethnic armed groups, Karen National Union, says protesters coming from lowlands of central Myanmar have been trekking to reb
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Myanmar Shadow Government Welcomes ASEAN Call to End Violence
Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing attends summit to discuss mounting violence
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Japanese Journalists Call for Myanmar Junta to Free Detained Colleague
Yuki Kitazumi was detained in Yangon following a crackdown on media amid ongoing protests against the military overthrow of an elected government
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Myanmar Military Sentences 19 to Death, Says Anti-Coup Protests Dwindling
The military rulers who overthrew the elected government said on Friday that an election would be held within two years
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Plundering Military Junta Troops Deepen Economic Misery in Myanmar
Residents say troops shake down cargo trucks at roadblocks, steal from vehicles, stores, and homes, residents said
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New Civilian Government Formed in Myanmar to Counter Military Regime
Lawmakers from Aung San Suu Kyi's deposed civilian government also craft new constitution as Myanmar marks coup's 2-month anniversary
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US Orders Non-Essential Personnel to Evacuate Myanmar as Military Escalates Crackdown on Protesters
UN Security Council to hold closed door meeting Wednesday to discuss worsening situation in Myanmar
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World Bank, Asian Development Bank Freeze Funds to Myanmar to Shun Junta
Moves by World Bank and Asian Development Bank to freeze funds to post-coup Myanmar could make many vulnerable communities worse off even as lenders l
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Myanmar Military Junta Blames Protesters for Violence as West Imposes Sanctions
Junta justifies coup by accusing Aung San Suu Kyi of fraud
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Myanmar Military Government Continues Brutal Crackdown on Protesters
The military has ramped up their efforts to silence demonstrators by aggressively responding with live ammunition in a frantic effort to quell protest
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Myanmar Protesters Cornered by Military in Attempt to Quash Dissent
Security forces leave Sanchaung district, allowing hundreds of youths to leave unhurt after UN and U.S. urge restraint
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Red Cross Urges Myanmar Junta to Protect Its Workers as Violence Worsens
IFRC urges restraint, a halt to violence, protection of its volunteers and first responders
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US Blocked Myanmar Junta Attempt to Empty $1 Billion NY Fed Account, Reuters Reports
Move was apparent effort by Myanmar's generals to limit exposure to international sanctions
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Russia Seeks to Strengthen Old Ties with Myanmar Junta
Distrust of China has junta searching for diplomatic support
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Myanmar UN Envoy Appeals to World to Stop Military Takeover
In emotional appeal at General Assembly, envoy asks world to 'use any means necessary' to protect Myanmar's people
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Myanmar Military Junta Supporters Clash with Anti-Coup Demonstrators
Violence in Yangon comes as Facebook bans military from social media platform and its affiliate site, Instagram
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Myanmar Residents Back Out in Streets to Protest Against Military Coup
Deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to make court appearance via videoconference on charges of illegally possessing walkie-talkies////
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Myanmar Activist Leader Vows to Resist Military Coup
Tensions unabated in Myanmar with widespread protests against the military coup continuing
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Demonstrations Resume in Myanmar Against Military Junta Despite Curfews and Restrictions
Protesters defy orders imposed by military leaders one week after leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders of elected civilian government were detain
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Protests Sweep Myanmar to Oppose Coup, Support Suu Kyi
Massive crowds from all corners of Yangon fill streets as they head towards the Sule Pagoda at the heart of the city, also a rallying point during the