The United Nations alleges widespread rights violations by Myanmar’s military junta, urges international efforts to restore democracy.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Burma. Reform toward democracy, once a good prospect, has seen setbacks since easing controls on the media and legalizing peaceful demonstrations was implemented. Revolutionary elections deemed relatively free and fair, were a major step forward. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on key figures Aung Suu Kyi and Thein Sein.
UN Slams Myanmar Move Away From Democracy
The United Nations described Myanmar’s military’s decision to postpone elections and extend the state of emergency a misstep.
Myanmar Junta Promises Elections By 2023
Myanmar’s military chief delivered a televised message Sunday. Except for “few terrorist assaults,” he stated the country was stable.
Myanmar Protests Go On Sans Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi, jailed Myanmar leader, is cut off from the youthful activists creating their own path to democracy beyond her shadow.
In Myanmar, The Military Declares War On Medics
Myanmar’s military has declared war on medics who were among the first and most vocal opponents of the February takeover.
How The Milk Tea Alliance Is Remaking Myanmar
Myanmar’s democracy advocates have set fire to the ASEAN flag in protest of regional leaders’ failure to condemn the February 1 coup.
Freed Journalist Describes Horror Of Myanmar Jail
Even back home in sleepy Virginia, Journalist Nathan Maung jailed for reporting Myanmar’s bloody coup can’t forget those left behind.
Myanmar Poets Defy Military Through Democracy Verse
Before he was killed, Khet Thi’s poetry raged brilliantly against Myanmar’s coup, joining a torrent of protest literature opposing the junta.
Myanmar Activists Hold Flash Mob Protest Against Military
On Thursday, some 400 activists marched through downtown Yangon, Myanmar, in one of the biggest anti-junta protest since February.
Suu Kyi Makes First Court Appearance Since Coup
After being jailed by Myanmar’s military, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, 75, faces a slew of charges. She might face a life sentence if found guilty.