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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.

Iranpress: At least 18 killed by Myanmar police in deadliest day of protests: UN

At least 18 killed by Myanmar police in deadliest day of protests: UN

Sunday, 28 February 2021 23:43

A UN human rights organization said it had credible information that 18 people were killed and 30 were wounded as Myanmar security forces fired on demonstrators and made mass arrests Sunday to break up protests against the military coup.

Iranpress: 137 NGO groups call on UNSC to impose arms embargo on Myanmar junta

137 NGO groups call on UNSC to impose arms embargo on Myanmar junta

Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:32

The United Nations Security Council should urgently impose a global arms embargo on Myanmar in response to the military coup and to deter the junta from committing further abuses, 137 nongovernmental groups from 31 countries said today in an open letter to council members.

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