Protests against Myanmar coup go into day 2 as Junta restores internet access

Feb 08, 2021, at 02:27 am

Nay Pyi Taw/Sputnik: Myanmar saw a second day of mass protests against the military on Sunday, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of the country's biggest city Yangon to denounce the coup, media said.

Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says

Feb 07, 2021, at 10:37 pm

New York: The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and that demonstrations are not subjected to reprisals.

Myanmar: Thousands join protests in Yangon after military coup

Feb 07, 2021, at 12:08 am

Nay Pyi Taw/Sputnik: Several thousand people took to the streets in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon on Saturday to participate in the first mass protest against the military rule since the recent coup, media reported.

Military shuts down internet again after Myanmar coup

Feb 06, 2021, at 10:05 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar went into its second nationwide internet shutdown in a week’s time on Saturday after the military seized power and arrested the Southeast Asian country’s civilian leaders.

Expert asks whether China will provide cover for Myanmar's coup makers

Feb 04, 2021, at 02:38 am

A leading newspaper opinion piece has claimed that China will defend the coup makers in Myanmar.