Japan lawmakers demand effective sanctions against Myanmar military coup leaders

Feb 10, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], February 10 : Japanese lawmakers have planned to urge the government to work with the US and the European Union (EU) to...

Myanmar coup: Military putting pressure on Suu Kyi's NLD members

Mar 17, 2021

Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 17 : Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) is increasing pressure on a group formed by lawmakers from Aung San Suu Kyi's National League...

US House overwhelmingly supports measure condemning military coup in Myanmar

Mar 20, 2021

Washington [US], March 20 : The US House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly supported a measure to condemn the ongoing military coup in Myanmar...

Obama 'appalled' by violence against anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar

Apr 27, 2021

Washington [US], April 27 : Former US President Barack Obama on Monday (local time) said he was "appalled" by the violence against civilians in...

Facebook bans Myanmar junta from its platforms weeks after coup

Feb 25, 2021

Washington [US], February 25 : Facebook on Thursday announced its decision to ban the Myanmar military and military-controlled state media from using its platforms...

UK further sanctions Myanmar military figures for role in coup

Feb 25, 2021

London [UK], February 25 : The United Kingdom, on Thursday, sanctioned another six military top-ranking officers of the Myanmar army, including Commander in Chief...