Jordan’s Queen Noor Al Hussein slams claims son plotted coup with foreign powers as ‘wicked slander’

Jordan’s Queen Noor Al Hussein today slammed claims her son plotted a coup as ‘wicked slander’, amid reports he has been placed under house arrest. The American-born Jordanian royal, 69, said she hoped ‘praying that truth and justice will prevail’ following the reported detainment of her son Prince Hamzah bin Hussein. Prince Hamzah is the son of … Read more

Myanmar coup: Boy cries over coffin of friend, 13, shot dead by soldiers as they fled violence

As mourners wept over the senseless loss of a 13-year-old child’s life – shot dead by Myanmar military forces – no sight was more tragic than that of his heartbroken friend.  Footage has emerged of the boy crying over his playmate Sai Wai Yan’s coffin after he was shot dead on Saturday in Yangon, the … Read more

Myanmar coup: Plumes of smoke rise over Yangon as security forces fire on unarmed protesters

Plumes of smoke rose over Myanmar’s largest city today as security forces fired on unarmed protesters to bring the death toll to more than 200. Terrified residents have fled the industrial neighbourhood in Yangon that has been turned into a battle zone, with burning barricades billowing in the streets and bullets whizzing over them. Hardline … Read more

Myanmar coup: Police shoot dead five protesters after yesterday saw bloodiest day since coup

At least five Myanmar pro-democracy protesters have today been shot dead by security forces after yesterday saw the bloodiest day of demonstrations since the military coup began six weeks ago.  One of the victims was shot in the head while another was shot in the face in Myingyan, according to witnesses.   Yesterday saw 44 protesters … Read more

Myanmar coup: Police flee to India rather than take part in bloody crackdown

Police officers have begun fleeing Myanmar into India after refusing to take part in an increasingly bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.  Indian border guards say around 30 officers and their families have crossed into their country in the past few days, and are mostly seeking refuge in Mizoram state. Locals say the men claimed to … Read more

Myanmar coup: Another pro-democracy protester is shot dead

Security forces in Myanmar have launched another violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, shooting at least one dead in the bloodiest week since military leaders seized power in a coup. A man in his 20s, named locally as Ko Zaw Myo, died on Friday after being shot in the neck by police during protests in the city … Read more

Myanmar coup: Soldiers post death threats on TikTok videos as police filmed gunning down protester

Footage has emerged of a Myanmar pro-democracy protester being shot dead at point-blank range amid a bloody crackdown by the military – whose soldiers are issuing threats on TikTok warning that ‘I will shoot whoever I see’.  The video of a civilian being gunned down in the street has been condemned by a UN special … Read more

Myanmar coup: Police filmed brutally beating ambulance crew

Riot police have been filmed brutally beating volunteer medics for helping wounded pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar.  CCTV footage captured in the country’s largest city of Yangon on Wednesday showed armed police stopping an ambulance at gunpoint and forcing three medics out before attacking them.  One officer blasts one of the vehicle’s windows with a shotgun … Read more

Myanmar coup: Almost 40 protesters killed in bloodiest day so far since the military coup

At least 38 people have been killed by security forces in Myanmar after they opened fire on pro-democracy across the country, in the ‘bloodiest’ day since the military coup last month. The heavily armoured police and military have gunned down the protesters and fired tear gas at crowds in an attempt to quell the demonstrations, … Read more

Aung San Suu Kyi is seen for the first time since Myanmar coup

Aung San Suu Kyi was seen for the first time since last month’s coup in Myanmar today as she faced court amid an escalating military crackdown in the country.   The deposed pro-democracy leader, who was arrested during the generals’ February 1 takeover, appeared in court by video-link on Monday facing a series of charges including … Read more