Myanmar’s army orders arrest of protest leaders and journalists

Myanmar’s junta on Saturday suspended laws constraining security forces from detaining suspects or searching private property without court approval and ordered the arrest of well-known backers of mass protests against this month’s coup. A series of announcements came on the eighth day of country-wide demonstrations against the February 1 takeover and detention of elected leader … Read more

Myanmar’s generals take firm control after coup, despite international outcry

Myanmar’s generals consolidated their control of the country today after staging a surgical coup that saw defacto leader Aung San Suu Kyi placed under house arrest and all powers transferred to the army. Armoured personnel carriers and soldiers were seen patrolling the streets of capital Naypyidaw, where Ms Suu Kyi is being held under house … Read more

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi is detained in a military coup

Myanmar’s military has detained the country’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the president in a coup. The pair were arrested early Monday, just hours before the new government which was elected in a vote held last year was due to be sworn in.  Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy had humiliated the military-backed … Read more

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi is detained amid reports a military coup is underway 

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi is detained amid reports a military coup is underway  By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline Published: 23:01 GMT, 31 January 2021 | Updated: 23:01 GMT, 31 January 2021 Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained amid reports a coup is underway in the country.  Share or comment on … Read more