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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.

Myanmar Junta Leader Vows To ‘Annihilate’ Opponents

by DC Editors - March 28, 2022

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

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

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

by DC Editors - February 9, 2022

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

by DC Editors - February 4, 2022

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

by DC Editors - February 3, 2022

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

Myanmar Women Take The Lead In Resisting The Military

by DC Editors - February 1, 2022

Women are on the frontlines of the anti-coup protests taking place since the junta ousted the civilian government a year ago.

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

Southeast Asia’s Autocrats Create An Alliance Against Democracy

by DC Editors - January 12, 2022

Southeast Asia’s Autocrats Create An Alliance Against Democracy

Myanmar’s opposition has harshly criticized the leader of Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen, for attempting to legitimize the ruling junta.

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

Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests

by DC Editors - December 31, 2021

Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests

A court in Myanmar has sentenced three prominent celebrities to three years in prison apiece for their roles in anti-coup rallies.

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

3 Years In Jail For Myanmar Celebrity For Mass Protests

by DC Editors - December 31, 2021

3 Years In Jail For Myanmar Celebrity For Mass Protests

One of Myanmar’s most well-known celebrities, Paing Takhon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in anti-coup rallies.

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

Myanmar: UN urges international effort to restore democracy

by DC Editors - September 24, 2021

Myanmar: UN urges international effort to restore democracy

The United Nations alleges widespread rights violations by Myanmar’s military junta, urges international efforts to restore democracy.

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

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