![Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660287017_ToruKubota.jpg)
Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release
Toru Kubota, a Japanese documentary filmmaker was arrested while covering a protest in Myanmar.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Tatmadaw execute four pro-democracy activists: Act of terror and brutality Tatmadaw execute four pro-democracy activists: Act of terror and brutality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658809006_TBMASHUPACTIVIST.jpg)
Tatmadaw execute four pro-democracy activists: Act of terror and brutality
The four ativists were executed by the Myanmar Junta for their roles in the anti-coup protests.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![At least 15 people shot dead in anti-coup protests in Sudan, medics say At least 15 people shot dead in anti-coup protests in Sudan, medics say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637203349_KHARTOUM.jpg)
At least 15 people shot dead in anti-coup protests in Sudan, medics say
Security forces fired live rounds and tear gas to prevent gatherings in all three cities, and mobile phone communications were cut.
Thu Nov 18 2021
![Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634616079_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure
A total of 5,600 people arrested or wanted over their roles in anti-coup protests would be freed in an amnesty on humanitarian grounds.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617512462_Yangon.jpg)
In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters
Despite the killings, protesters continue to turn out every day in towns big and small to reject the return of military rule.
Sun Apr 04 2021
![Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71617350519_policepatrol.jpg)
Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests
Fiber-based landline internet connections were still working, albeit at drastically reduced speeds.
Fri Apr 02 2021
![Myanmar's junta says will strive for democracy after warning anti-coup protesters Myanmar's junta says will strive for democracy after warning anti-coup protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616811065_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's junta says will strive for democracy after warning anti-coup protesters
Protesters have taken to the streets almost daily since the coup that derailed Myanmar's slow transition to democracy.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Lawyer lodges report over 1MDB, Goldman claims, Myanmar frees 600 protesters held for anti-coup protests [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Lawyer lodges report over 1MDB, Goldman claims, Myanmar frees 600 protesters held for anti-coup protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Lawyer lodges report over 1MDB, Goldman claims, Myanmar frees 600 protesters held for anti-coup protests
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Wed Mar 24 2021
![Myanmar junta faces calls to halt bloodshed but more die in anti-coup protests Myanmar junta faces calls to halt bloodshed but more die in anti-coup protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616192033_TBARMEDSECURITYYA.jpg)
Myanmar junta faces calls to halt bloodshed but more die in anti-coup protests
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned what he denounced as the military's continuing brutal violence.
Fri Mar 19 2021
![Military tightens grip on Myanmar, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises Military tightens grip on Myanmar, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615842954_Mandalay.jpg)
Military tightens grip on Myanmar, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises
The military junta imposed martial law in parts of the main city Yangon, giving commanders wide powers to stamp out dissent.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615760508_TBMYANMARCHINESEFA.jpg)
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn
The Chinese embassy said many Chinese staff were injured and trapped in arson attacks by unidentified assailants on garment factories in Hlaingthaya.
Sun Mar 14 2021
![Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615455730_SuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests
Rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.
Thu Mar 11 2021
![Myanmar coup protesters mass again, reject army's claim it has public support Myanmar coup protesters mass again, reject army's claim it has public support](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613553340_myanmar.jpg)
Myanmar coup protesters mass again, reject army's claim it has public support
Tens of thousands of protesters rejected the Myanmar army's assertion that the public supported its overthrow of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Wed Feb 17 2021
![Angry Thai anti-coup protests despite junta warnings Angry Thai anti-coup protests despite junta warnings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/41401003376_295x200.jpg)
Angry Thai anti-coup protests despite junta warnings
Thai anti-coup protesters squared off against soldiers in Bangkok Sunday in a growing show of dissent despite warnings from the ruling junta to end rallies.
Sun May 25 2014