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Suu Kyi to face court after bloody day in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to appear in court on Monday, after…

Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's junta late Sunday imposed martial law in two densely populated Yangon townships after at…

UN fears ‘crimes against humanity’ in Myanmar; says at least 70 killed since Feb. 1 coup

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military is likely committing "crimes against humanity" in its attempt to stay in power,…

Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out over blood clot fears

  BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand abruptly delayed its roll-out of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, stopping Premier Prayut…

Indonesia bus plunge kills two dozen pilgrims

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- A bus carrying dozens of pilgrims plunged down a steep ravine on Indonesia's Java island, killing…

Myanmar protesters ‘barricaded’ in by security forces: UN

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Hundreds of peaceful anti-coup protesters were "barricaded" by Myanmar security forces in apartment buildings in Yangon…

Myanmar protesters gather after general strike call

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Anti-coup protesters gathered across Myanmar on Monday, answering a trade union call for a general strike…

UN says 38 dead in Myanmar’s ‘bloodiest’ day since coup

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least 38 people died Wednesday in the "bloodiest" day of Myanmar's crisis, the United…

Six dead as Myanmar security forces fire at protesters

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least six people were killed as Myanmar security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters Wednesday,…

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges as she appears via video in court

  NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (AFP) -- Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with two new criminal charges…

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