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WorldSeptember 7

'An extraordinary declaration': Myanmar shadow government calls for uprising

War has been declared in Myanmar. The ousted democratic government of Myanmar has declared war on the military junta that illegally deposed it in February.
WorldNovember 13

Myanmar's Suu Kyi stripped of 'conscience' award

Amnesty International has withdrawn its most prestigious human rights prize from Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing the Myanmar leader of perpetuating human rights abuses by not speaking out about violence against Rohingya Muslims.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi stripped of 'conscience' award
Myanmar's Suu Kyi stripped of 'conscience' award
WorldMay 12

Myanmar insurgents kill 19 in casino attack

Ethnic insurgents in Myanmar killed 19 people, including four members of the security forces, in a major attack near the main border gate with China
Myanmar insurgents kill 19 in casino attack
Myanmar insurgents kill 19 in casino attack
WorldFebruary 5

Arachnophobes beware: ancient spider had scorpion tail

If you are not a fan of spiders, you may not like the creepy little arachnid scientists found entombed in chunks of amber from northern Myanmar. Unlike its spider cousins alive today, this guy had a tail.
WorldNovember 27

Pope begins Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis

Pope Francis landed in Yangon, the start of a delicate visit for the world's most prominent Christian to majority-Buddhist Myanmar, which the United States has accused of "ethnic cleansing" its Muslim Rohingya people.
Pope begins Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis
Pope begins Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis
WorldNovember 15

Suu Kyi 'handmaiden to genocide': Geldof

Irish musician and activist Bob Geldof called Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi 'a hand maiden to genocide' as he returned his Freedom of the City of Dublin award in protest.
Suu Kyi 'handmaiden to genocide': Geldof
Suu Kyi 'handmaiden to genocide': Geldof