A third protester who was critical after being shot in the head died Saturday morning; protesters are defying the regime’s curfew to demand an end to night arrests.
The independent media group faces prosecution under the Penal Code for publishing a video showing police demanding money to release detained doctors.
The former colonial power has asked its citizens to leave Myanmar as the UN’s special rapporteur points to ‘crimes against humanity’.
National League for Democracy MPs have engaged London-based Volterra Fietta to help prosecute Myanmar’s coup leaders.
Singapore’s former foreign minister warns that removing the military from politics risks creating years of instability in Myanmar.
As the civil disobedience movement grows across the country, the military regime is pressuring health officials to re-open hospitals.
The powerful armed group has threatened to retaliate if anti-regime protesters are harmed in crackdowns.
The giant neighbor’s strategic and economic interests are at risk if the country descends into civil war.
The decision was prompted by the junta’s deadly crackdowns on anti-regime protesters and will impact a wide range of the country’s development projects.
Regime alleges Daw Aung Sun Suu Kyi received cash and gold. President and first lady face bribery investigation.
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