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Iranpress: UN envoy warns of looming civil war in Myanmar

UN envoy warns of looming civil war in Myanmar

Thursday, 01 April 2021 03:14

The Myanmar military's increasingly violent repression of pro-democracy demonstrators is putting the country on the path to "civil war," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' special envoy warned on Wednesday.

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: 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.

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