Myanmar’s ambassador spent the night in his car after staff at the country’s London embassy staged a mini-coup and locked him out for supporting Aung San Suu Kyi Kyaw Zwar Minn, a vocal opponent of the February coup in Myanmar which saw military leaders seize control, slept in a black Volvo XC60 outside the Mayfair … Read more
Myanmar military take control of country’s London embassy as ambassador says he has been ‘betrayed’ by colleagues and locked out for supporting Aung San Suu Kyi Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn had been an opponent of February’s armed coup Diplomatic sources told Reuters his deputy Chit Win has now taken charge Police officers were scrambled to … Read more
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
The family of a seven-year-old girl who became the youngest victim of army brutality in Myanmar when she was gunned down as she ran into her father’s arms have revealed her last words. Khin Myo Chit was shot inside her home when security forces opened fire in the Chan Mya Thazi township, a suburb of … Read more
BBC journalist is feared abducted by Myanmar military: Broadcaster ‘extremely concerned’ for reporter’s safety after he was ‘taken away’ as country rounds up media following coup The BBC has issued a statement concerning its Burmese reporter Aung Thura He was reportedly abducted by ‘unidentified men’ in capital Naypyidaw today It said it was now calling … Read more
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces new corruption charges from the country’s ruling generals after a businessman claimed on military TV that he had given her $550,000 in shady donations. Suu Kyi’s lawyer says the claim is ‘groundless’ but it adds to a growing list of charges against the pro-democracy leader as the … Read more
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
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 authorities shoot two demonstrators dead as violent crackdown continues after leader of civilian government called for ‘revolution’ against military coup leaders At least two people were killed during the protests in Hlaing Thar Yar Township in Yangon on Saturday Elsewhere, four in Mandalay, two in Pyay and one in Twante, were killed as part of … Read more
Security forces in Myanmar dug up the grave of a 19-year-old protester and filled it with cement after she was shot dead during anti-coup demonstrations. Authorities entered the cemetery in Mandalay just hours after mourners laid Angel, whose real name was Ma Kyal Sin, to rest – claiming an autopsy was required to investigate her … Read more