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, Language,
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.
Myanmar: Civilian casualties rise as resistance forces tighten …
Web4 days ago · Updated 12:58 AM PDT, May 9, 2024. BANGKOK (AP) — Six months into an offensive against Myanmar ’s military government, opposition forces have made massive gains, but civilian casualties are rising sharply as regime troops increasingly turn toward scorched-earth tactics in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war.
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 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 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’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 Coup Verdict: Live Updates - The New York Times
WebNov 29, 2021 · A judge in Myanmar on Tuesday delayed the announcement of a highly anticipated verdict against the country’s ousted civilian leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who is facing a series of rulings that...
Myanmar - BBC News
WebApr 7, 2024 · 6 Apr 2024. Myanmar army loses border town in another big defeat. A coalition of opposition forces in Myanmar has taken control of the busiest border crossing into Thailand. Asia. 4 Apr 2024....
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