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Burma articles on Democracy Chronicles

​News about the struggle for democracy in Burma. Reform toward democracy, once a good prospect, has seen dramatic setbacks. Conflict and repression are the new normal. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on key figures Aung Suu Kyi and Thein Sein.

Burma Junta Dissolves Suu Kyi’s Party, Much Of Opposition

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Burma Junta Dissolves Suu Kyi's Party, Much Of Opposition

Suu Kyi faces multiple charges, including incitement and breaking COVID-19 protocols, and could be imprisoned for over a decade.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Burma, Dictatorships

Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Gets 33 Years in Prison

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Gets 33 Years in Prison

After being found guilty of corruption Friday, Suu Kyi was given a seven-year prison term in addition to her previous sentence of 26 years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Aung Suu Kyi, Burma, Dictatorships, Political Dissidents

Shielded By Russia And China, Myanmar Junta Turn More Brutal

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Burma Junta Dissolves Suu Kyi's Party, Much Of Opposition

The authoritarian excesses of Myanmar’s junta, which now include the death penalty, are enabled by protection from China and Russia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, China, Dictatorships, Russia

Thailand Denies Entry To Model Who Denounced Myanmar Junta

September 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech

A model who fled to Thailand after condemning a military coup in her country Myanmar has been barred from returning to Bangkok.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Celebrity Politics, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Myanmar Junta Executes Four Democracy Activists

July 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar Junta Executes Four Democracy Activists

Four pro-democracy campaigners were executed by Myanmar’s Tatmadaw military junta despite international calls for restraint.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Dictatorships

Myanmar Junta Leader Vows To ‘Annihilate’ Opponents

March 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar Junta Leader Vows To 'Annihilate' Opponents

During the recent Armed Forces Day parade in Myanmar, the country’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, made threats to democracy activists.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Dictatorships

China And Russia Are Arming The Myanmar Junta

February 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China And Russia Are Arming The Myanmar Junta

The military junta in Myanmar is still receiving fighters jets and armored vehicles used against civilians since last year’s coup.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, China, Dictatorships, Russia

Fearing Junta, Myanmar Parents Disown Dissident Children

February 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fearing Junta, Myanmar Parents Disown Dissident Children

Young people are leading protests against military rule in Myanmar. Fearing the military junta, parents are disowning their own children.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Political Dissidents

A Day Of Silence Sends A Loud Message In Myanmar

February 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Day Of Silence Sends A Loud Message In Myanmar

On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s army took over the government. One year after, the people marked this date by staying at home.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Myanmar’s Military Junta Is Killing Press Freedom

February 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar’s Military Junta Is Killing Press Freedom

The Junta of February 1, 2021, has continued to roll-back all freedoms in Myanmar. Press Freedom is particularly under attack.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Journalism and Free Speech

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