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Iranpress: At Least 120,000 displaced in Myanmar since coup

At Least 120,000 displaced in Myanmar since coup

Saturday, 29 May 2021 04:41

At least 120,000 people have been forcibly displaced in Myanmar since the February 1 coup, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Friday.

Iranpress: Eight killed as security forces open fire on protesters in Myanmar

Eight killed as security forces open fire on protesters in Myanmar

Sunday, 02 May 2021 23:31

Security forces in Myanmar have opened fire on some of the biggest protests against military rule in days, killing eight people, media reported.

Iranpress: 3.4 mn people in Myanmar will suffer from hunger within 6 months

3.4 mn people in Myanmar will suffer from hunger within 6 months

Friday, 23 April 2021 05:33

Within the next six months, 3.4 million people will go hungry, over and above the 2.8 million people considered to be food insecure in Myanmar before the military takeover, according to the World Food Programme (WFP).

Iranpress: Residents flee Bago in wake of assault by Myanmar security forces

Residents flee Bago in wake of assault by Myanmar security forces

Tuesday, 13 April 2021 04:29

In the wake of a massacre by Myanmar’s military regime that left at least 100 people dead during dawn attacks on anti-regime strongholds three days ago in the central Myanmar town of Bago, tens of thousands of civilians have fled the city, local residents said Monday.

Iranpress: Myanmar security forces kill over 80 anti-coup protesters

Myanmar security forces kill over 80 anti-coup protesters

Saturday, 10 April 2021 23:22

Myanmar security forces fired rifle grenades at protesters in a town near Yangon on Friday, killing more than 80 people, domestic news outlets said.

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.

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