Geopolitics
New York: The UN deputy human rights chief and the independent expert on Myanmar have called for targeted sanctions against the leaders of what they both described as the coup that took place in the country last week, as the Human Rights Council met in special session on Friday to discuss the ongoing crisis. more
US concerned over Myanmar military's restrictions on peaceful assembly: State Dept

Washington/Sputnik: The United States is concerned about the Myanmar military's decision to restrict peaceful protests, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Protests against Myanmar coup go into day 2 as Junta restores internet access

Nay Pyi Taw/Sputnik: Myanmar saw a second day of mass protests against the military on Sunday, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of the country's biggest city Yangon to den ...

Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says

New York: The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s right to peaceful assembly is fully respected a ...

Expert wonder whether China provide cover for Myanmar's coup makers

A leading newspaper opinion piece has claimed that China will defend the coup makers in Myanmar.

Myanmar military creates state administrative council to assume gov't functions - Reports

Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar’s military on Tuesday announced the creation of a State Administrative Council that will take on government functions during the one-year state of emergency, ...