Watch Live IP Direct August 23, 2025

August 23, 2025 Languages

Myanmar coup

Iranpress: Thousands take to streets in Myanmar as five more protesters killed

Thousands take to streets in Myanmar as five more protesters killed

Tuesday, 30 March 2021 01:01

Thousands took to the streets in towns across Myanmar, determined to show their opposition to the relapse into military rule after a decade of democratic reform.

Iranpress: At least 114 people killed in Myanmar as violence escalates

At least 114 people killed in Myanmar as violence escalates

Sunday, 28 March 2021 01:35

Local media in Myanmar say security forces killed at least 114 civilians in 40 cities and towns on Saturday, in what appears to be the deadliest day of protests since the coup last month.

Iranpress: 80 killed in fresh crackdown on Myanmar protesters

80 killed in fresh crackdown on Myanmar protesters

Saturday, 27 March 2021 18:39

Dozens of protesters have been killed in a fresh crackdown by Myanmar's military junta forces after the Armed Forces head vowed new elections.

Iranpress: UNICEF: Myanmar security forces occupy more than 60 schools

UNICEF: Myanmar security forces occupy more than 60 schools

Saturday, 20 March 2021 07:15

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) announced on Friday that security forces in Myanmar have occupied more than 60 schools and university centers across the country.

Iranpress: Thousands flee Myanmar industrial zone amid fears of more bloodshed

Thousands flee Myanmar industrial zone amid fears of more bloodshed

Wednesday, 17 March 2021 02:16

Thousands of residents fled an industrial suburb of Myanmar’s commercial capital on Tuesday, amid fears of further bloodshed after dozens were killed there in anti-coup protests over the weekend and martial law was declared.

Iranpress: UN envoy calls for united action after deadly day in Myanmar

UN envoy calls for united action after deadly day in Myanmar

Monday, 15 March 2021 01:24

The United Nations envoy for Myanmar on Sunday strongly condemned continuing bloodshed after at least 18 protesters were killed in one of the deadliest days since the country’s February 1 coup.

Iranpress: Myanmar: 8 people killed as protesters continue to defy night curfew

Myanmar: 8 people killed as protesters continue to defy night curfew

Sunday, 14 March 2021 05:34

People in Myanmar continue to defy junta curfews to rally against the military regime as eight were killed reportedly.

Iranpress: UNSC condemns violence against protesters in Myanmar:

UNSC condemns violence against protesters in Myanmar:

Thursday, 11 March 2021 03:29

The UN Security Council reportedly approved a presidential statement Wednesday that calls for Myanmar's military to restore power to civilian leaders and condemns the subsequent violence against anti-coup protesters.

Iranpress: Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests

Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests

Saturday, 06 March 2021 23:32

Myanmar security forces fired gunshots as they carried out overnight raids in the main city Yangon after breaking up the latest protests against last month’s coup with teargas and stun grenades.

Iranpress: Myanmar crackdown on protests, widely filmed, sparks outrage

Myanmar crackdown on protests, widely filmed, sparks outrage

Friday, 05 March 2021 01:04

Footage of a brutal crackdown on protests against a coup in Myanmar unleashed outrage and calls for a stronger international response Thursday, a day after 38 people were killed.

<< < 1 2 3 4 > >>