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At Least 4 People Shot Dead In Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests

Security forces have continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month’s military coup.
By AP

Defying Deadly Crackdown, Crowds Again Protest Myanmar Coup

The protests against the military takeover of Myanmar's government continued despite reports that security forces killed at least 18 people a day before.
By AP

At Least 11 Dead On Bloodiest Day Of Myanmar Protests Against Coup

Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi earlier this month.
By Reuters

Tens Of Thousands Take To The Streets To Protest Myanmar Coup

Protesters denounced the military coup and demanded the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
By Reuters

Reuters Reporters Charged With Violating Myanmar's Colonial-Era Secrets Act

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday, face up to 14 years in prison.
By Antoni Slodkowski, Shoon Naing, Reuters

Amal Clooney To Represent Reuters Reporters Held In Myanmar

Lawyers for the two reporters on Wednesday asked the court to throw out the case, saying there was insufficient evidence to support charges against the pair.
By Reuters

Reuters Journalists In Myanmar Remanded In Custody For Another 2 Weeks

A Reuters spokesperson said they should be freed.
By Reuters

U.S. Demands Release Of Reuters Reporters Detained In Myanmar

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were reporting on the Rohingya crisis in Rakhine State.
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Pope Francis Arrives In Myanmar To Navigate Diplomatic Minefield

The pope met with a military commander accused of overseeing a brutal campaign against the country's Rohingya Muslims.
By Philip Pullella, Yimou Lee, Reuters

When Will The Democracy Deliver 'Car-Independence' Day In Yangon?

Yangon has all the right ingredients to become Asia’s most livable city.
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