Myanmar - Wikipedia
WebMyanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma (the official name until 1989), is a country in Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million.
What’s Happening In Myanmar’s Civil War? - The New York Times
WebApril 20, 2024. Why did the military stage a coup? Who is fighting back? How successful have the rebels been? How are civilians affected? Who lives in the country? Is it Myanmar or Burma? Will...
Myanmar | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital ... - Britannica
Web4 days ago · Myanmar, country, located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. In 1989 the country’s official English name, which it had held since 1885, was changed from the Union of Burma to the Union of Myanmar ; in the Burmese language the country has been known as Myanma (or, more precisely, Mranma Prañ) since the 13th century.
Why the War in Myanmar Matters - The New York Times
WebApr 20, 2024 · Thailand, Myanmar’s eastern neighbor, is similarly concerned about the estimated 40,000 or more refugees that the United Nations predicts will cross the border this year. Bangladesh sees ...
Myanmar's coup: Why now - and what's next? - BBC
WebMyanmar's military has announced it has taken control of the country, a decade after agreeing to hand power to a civilian government. The coup has sent a shudder of fear through the country,...
Myanmar’s Troubled History: Coups, Military Rule, and Ethnic …
WebJan 31, 2022 · Updated. Last updated January 31, 2022 11:00 am (EST) Summary. Myanmar, also known as Burma, has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread poverty, and civil war with ethnic...
Myanmar country profile - BBC News
WebMay 26, 2023 · Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from Britain in 1948, but its post-independence history has been characterised by unrest and conflict, with long-standing struggles for...
Myanmar’s Coup and Its Aftermath, Explained - The New York Times
WebDec. 9, 2022. Leer en español 阅读简体中文版 閱讀繁體中文版. Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup d’état in February 2021, has ruthlessly sought to consolidate its authority since then, killing...
Myanmar: Unbearable levels of suffering and cruelty | UN News
WebMar 1, 2024 · Myanmar: Unbearable levels of suffering and cruelty. The crisis in Myanmar is a “never-ending nightmare” for the country’s people happening far away from the international spotlight, UN rights...
Myanmar civil war: Opponents vow ‘beginning of the end’ for …
WebNov 28, 2023 · CNN — Almost three years on from its bloody coup, Myanmar’s military junta is facing the biggest threat to its hold on power as it fights wars on multiple fronts across the Southeast Asian...
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