Aung San Suu Kyi

In this image provided by the Military True News Information Team, supporters of the military government hold nationalistic banners and portraits of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of the State Administration Council.

Myanmar revolutionaries seek $1 billion frozen by the US

Zin Mar Aung is the minister of foreign affairs for Myanmar's revolutionary National Unity Government. She spoke to The World about her government’s quest for recognition, no-fly zones and parallels between Myanmar and Ukraine.

Myanmar revolutionaries seek $1 billion frozen by the US
A man holds a picture of 19-year-old Kyal Sin, also known as Angel, during her burial in Mandalay, Myanmar

Souring on peace marches, Myanmar protesters seek weapons

Souring on peace marches, Myanmar protesters seek weapons
A man is shown wearing a medical mask while running past a large fire in the street behind him.

Violence against civilians in Myanmar escalates

Violence against civilians in Myanmar escalates
A person wearing an air-filtration mask and helmet is show looking through makeshift metal barriers with the words 'Defense Force' and a hand holding up three fingers painted on them.

The lethal crackdown in Myanmar continues with widespread calls for the violence to end

The lethal crackdown in Myanmar continues with widespread calls for the violence to end
A large crowd of protesters are shown, many wearing construction hard hats and with their fist raised in the air.

Deadly crackdown in Myanmar as protests continue

Deadly crackdown in Myanmar as protests continue
Thousands of people are shown marching in a street with many wearing yellow construction helmets.

Protesters again took to the streets in defiance of military leaders in Myanmar

Top of The World. A general strike in Myanmar on Monday saw businesses, factories and other workplaces shuttered across the country despite the military junta’s warnings against such a move. And, Iran may be backing away from its threat to sharply curtail access to international inspectors from its nuclear program. Also, just one year after the first confirmed COVID-19 fatality in the US, the country is on the verge of crossing a grim milestone: 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19.

Protesters again took to the streets in defiance of military leaders in Myanmar
The Rotunda to the Senate is shown looking down from above with the complete circle of the space framing the composition.

Opening arguments set to begin in day 2 of Trump's impeachment trial

Top of The World: Many around the globe were alarmed by the insurrection in Washington, and raised concerns about the violent testing of democratic norms as other countries have seen their institutions falter and drift closer to authoritarianism. And, rescue efforts continue in India on Wednesday following the collapse of a glacier in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Also, a 20-year-old woman was shot in the head in a police crackdown of protests in Myanmar.

Opening arguments set to begin in day 2 of Trump's impeachment trial
Dominic Ongwen is shown sitting and wearing a gray suit while two security officers are shown standing on either side of him.

ICC convicts former LRA rebel commander

Top of The World: The ICC has convicted Dominic Ongwen, a former commander of Uganda's notoriously brutal rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army, of war crimes and crimes against humanity. And, the Canadian government has designated the far-right Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity. Also, Canada is defending its decision to take COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX.

ICC convicts former LRA rebel commander
Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar military Commander in Chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing during a protest in front of the United Nations building in Bangkok, Feb. 3, 2021. 

Relent or resist the coup? Myanmar’s citizens plot their next move. 

The party is helmed by Myanmar's most famous person, living or dead: Aung San Suu Kyi. Now, “Aunty Suu,” as she is widely known, is deposed and detained, along with hundreds of other elected politicians.

Relent or resist the coup? Myanmar’s citizens plot their next move. 
A long ling of military vehicles are shown painted in green-colored camoflage driving on a road.

Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged following coup

Top of The World: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi who has been detained by authorities since Monday following a coup by the country’s military has now been formally charged. And, the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine may reduce the spread of the virus by two-thirds and prevent severe disease. Also, a devastating wildfire in Australia has torched more than 70 homes near the country’s western city of Perth.

Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged following coup
Alexei Navalny is shown standing inside of a clear glass cage in a courtroom with three people on the outside looking in on him.

Putin critic Navalny faces Moscow judge

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny demanded his release on Tuesday as he faced a court hearing in Moscow in a case that could send him to prison for up to 3 ½ years. And, US President Joe Biden condemned the military’s takeover of Myanmar. Also, Biden is expected to continue an effort on immigration reforms by taking on one of the former Trump administration’s most controversial policies on Tuesday — the separation of families at the US-Mexico border.

Putin critic Navalny faces Moscow judge
A line of six security authorities are shown standing next to a metal baracade blocking a road with one man holding his hand up stopping an approaching car.

Myanmar back under military rule following coup

The military of Myanmar on Monday overthrew the country’s democratic government in a coup d’état. And, demonstrators across Russia took to the streets protesting President Vladimir Putin and demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Also, people around the world are sending their best wishes to Captain Sir Tom Moore who has been taken to the hospital with the coronavirus.

Myanmar back under military rule following coup
A man sits down with flags in the background

Bill Richardson says Aung San Suu Kyi 'doesn't deserve credit' for releasing two jailed journalists

Following the recent release of two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, former UN Ambassador and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson spoke to Marco Werman about Aung San Suu Kyi and the dark realities of the government of Myanmar.

Bill Richardson says Aung San Suu Kyi 'doesn't deserve credit' for releasing two jailed journalists
Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar: Invest here, please. Don’t mind the insurgents.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's state councilor and political leader, is struggling to lure global investment to Rakhine.

Myanmar: Invest here, please. Don’t mind the insurgents.
Two detained journalists in handcuffs give two thumbs up and fists raised.

Lawyers of jailed reporters in Myanmar appeal case, citing police setup

Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, were found guilty and sentenced to seven years in jail on charges of violating Myanmar's Official Secrets Act. Their lawyers say courts lack proof of 'intent to harm.'

Lawyers of jailed reporters in Myanmar appeal case, citing police setup