STANTON, Calif.—Burmese citizens in Orange County, California, say they’re heartbroken by the ongoing situation in Myanmar following last month’s military coup, and are urging U.S. officials to become more actively involved in restoring the country’s democracy. The city of Stanton is home to Orange County’s largest Burmese community and the county’s only Burmese restaurant, Irrawaddy…
Burmese Citizens in Orange County Hope to Raise Awareness of Conflict in Myanmar
Taiwan Tells Firms in Burma to Fly Flag to Distinguish From Communist China
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Burma has advised Taiwanese companies operating in the country to fly the island’s flag and hang signs stating they are from Taiwan to avoid being confused with China, after Chinese-financed factories were set ablaze. China’s embassy said many Chinese staff were injured and trapped in arson attacks on Sunday by…
Six Killed in Protests in Burma as US, Allies Vow to Restore Democracy
At least six protesters were killed by security forces in Burma (also known as Myanmar), witnesses and media reported, as activists marked the anniversary on Saturday of a student whose killing in 1988 sparked an uprising against the military government. Three people were killed and several injured when police opened fire on a sit-in protest…
Burma Security Forces Kill 2 Anti-Coup Protesters
Security forces shot dead two people in northern Burma, also known as Myanmar, on Monday, local media reported, as the military government continued its attempt to stamp out opposition to its Feb. 1 coup. To date, the government’s violent crackdown has left a total of more than 50 protesters dead. At least 18 people were…
UK Commends Burmese Ambassador for Defying Junta
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab commended Burma’s ambassador to London for his “courage and patriotism” after the envoy openly called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders detained by the junta. Burma’s military seized power on Feb. 1 and arrested leaders of the civilian government, including State Counsellor Aung San…
Unions Call for Total Strike in Burma; Suu Kyi Party Official Dies in Custody
Major trade unions in Burma (also known an Myanmar) called on members to shut down the economy from Monday to back a campaign against last month’s coup, raising pressure on the junta as its forces cracked down on protesters and occupied hospitals in the main city Yangon. Witnesses reported sounds of gunfire or stun grenades…
Protesters in Force on Burma Streets After Night Raids by Security Forces
Tens of thousands of people came out in Burma, also known as Myanmar, on Sunday in one of the biggest days of protest against last month’s coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon on campaign leaders and opposition activists. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades in Lashio town in…
Burma Security Forces Shoot Dead 13 Anti-Coup Protesters Despite Calls for Restraint
Burma (also known as Myanmar) security forces opened fire on protests against the military rule on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people, a human rights group said, a day after neighboring countries called for restraint and offered to help Burma resolve the crisis. The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several…
Burma Police Fire Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets at Protesters
YANGON, Myanmar—Police in Burma (also called Myanmar) repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets Tuesday against crowds protesting last month’s coup, but the demonstrators regrouped after each volley and tried to defend themselves with barricades as standoffs between protesters and security forces intensified. Burma authorities have escalated their crackdown on the protests in recent days,…
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Condemns Burma Police for Violence Against Protesters
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau issued a statement voicing support for people protesting against the military coup in Burma (also known as Myanmar) last month. “Canada is deeply concerned by and unequivocally condemns the Myanmar military’s recent use of force against peaceful protesters, and demands that the Tatmadaw immediately stop using violence against…
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