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Iranpress: Myanmar extends state of emergency for another 6 months

Myanmar extends state of emergency for another 6 months

Monday, 31 July 2023 23:36

Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) decided on Monday to extend the state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country for another six months.

Iranpress: US national held in Myanmar charged with terrorism and sedition

US national held in Myanmar charged with terrorism and sedition

Thursday, 11 November 2021 01:08

Myanmar's junta has charged a US journalist detained since May with sedition and terrorism, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

Iranpress: Myanmar

Myanmar's military ruler declares himself premier

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 01:53

Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Myanmar's military ruler on Sunday declared himself prime minister and said he would lead the country under an extended state of emergency until elections are held in about two years.

Iranpress: Myanmar Junta says deposed Leader Aung San Suu Kyi to appear In court

Myanmar Junta says deposed Leader Aung San Suu Kyi to appear In court

Sunday, 23 May 2021 04:14

The head of Myanmar’s military government said Saturday that ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and would appear in court in the coming days.

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: 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.

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