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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.

Iranpress: At least two anti-coup protesters killed by riot police in Myanmar

At least two anti-coup protesters killed by riot police in Myanmar

Sunday, 21 February 2021 03:07

At least two anti-coup protesters were killed and dozens of people were injured by riot police in Myanmar in what was the bloodiest day since the military Feb. 1 military takeover of the government.

Iranpress: Security forces fire at crowds of protesters in Myanmar

Security forces fire at crowds of protesters in Myanmar

Sunday, 14 February 2021 23:30

Security forces in Myanmar opened fire on protesters Sunday, as demonstrations against military rule in the country enter their second week.

Iranpress: Facebook restricts accounts linked to Myanmar

Facebook restricts accounts linked to Myanmar's military

Saturday, 13 February 2021 04:12

Facebook has said it will significantly restrict accounts linked to Myanmar's military for spreading misinformation in the wake of the coup.

Iranpress: Myanmar engulfed by nationwide protest against military government

Myanmar engulfed by nationwide protest against military government

Monday, 08 February 2021 08:14

Protests against Myanmar’s one-week-old military government engulfed rapidly Monday morning as opposition to the coup grew increasingly bold.

Iranpress: UNSC demands Myanmar coup leaders to free Suu Kyi

UNSC demands Myanmar coup leaders to free Suu Kyi

Friday, 05 February 2021 13:25

The United Nations Security Council called for the release of Myanmar leaders and others detained by the military as diplomatic and financial pressure grew on the generals who seized power this week to restore democracy.

Iranpress: UK summons Myanmar

UK summons Myanmar's ambassador over recent military coup

Tuesday, 02 February 2021 05:52

The British Foreign Office on Monday summoned Myanmar's ambassador, in response to a military coup and the arrest of some high officials in that country.

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