/tags/myanmar Myanmar en-US WLRN Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-25/grassroots-work-leads-to-vaccination-success-in-georgia-refugee-community In a Georgia city that is home to many refugees, the vaccination rate is higher than in the state, county, and surrounding communities of similar socioeconomic status. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-25/grassroots-work-leads-to-vaccination-success-in-georgia-refugee-community Alander Rocha - Kaiser Health News /2022-03-16/u-s-officially-says-myanmars-violence-against-rohingya-was-genocide Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the determination at an event at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:31:35 GMT /2022-03-16/u-s-officially-says-myanmars-violence-against-rohingya-was-genocide Ayana Archie, Joe Hernandez /news/2021-12-06/myanmar-court-sentences-ousted-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-4-years The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the Suu Kyi since the army seized power on Feb. 1, blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:22:12 GMT /news/2021-12-06/myanmar-court-sentences-ousted-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-4-years The Associated Press /news/2021-04-12/more-than-700-civilians-killed-by-myanmar-junta-since-coup At least 82 people were killed in the city of Bago on Friday during a military crackdown against opposition. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:13:02 GMT /news/2021-04-12/more-than-700-civilians-killed-by-myanmar-junta-since-coup Wynne Davis /news/2021-04-02/u-n-official-warns-of-bloodbath-in-myanmar-if-coup-isnt-reversed The remarks by Myanmar special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener during a closed-door session of the U.N. Security Council come as new fighting rages between the army and ethnic insurgents. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:54:06 GMT /news/2021-04-02/u-n-official-warns-of-bloodbath-in-myanmar-if-coup-isnt-reversed Scott Neuman /news/2021-03-01/at-least-18-killed-by-myanmar-security-forces-in-deadliest-day-since-coup Myanmar's military junta has increased its use of violence against peaceful protesters. At least 18 were killed Sunday, the deadliest day yet since the military took power earlier this month. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:30:02 GMT /news/2021-03-01/at-least-18-killed-by-myanmar-security-forces-in-deadliest-day-since-coup Matthew S. Schwartz /news/2021-02-22/as-myanmar-mourns-slain-protesters-military-junta-threatens-more-violence Thousands gathered to mourn the first protester killed by the Myanmar military since a junta seized power earlier this month. The military has warned of more violence if protests continue. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:59:19 GMT /news/2021-02-22/as-myanmar-mourns-slain-protesters-military-junta-threatens-more-violence Matthew S. Schwartz /news/2021-02-16/myanmars-coup-leaders-level-more-charges-against-ousted-leader-suu-kyi The new charges against Aung San Suu Kyi could allow the military leaders who toppled her government on Feb. 1 to detain her indefinitely. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:38:36 GMT /news/2021-02-16/myanmars-coup-leaders-level-more-charges-against-ousted-leader-suu-kyi Scott Neuman /news/2021-02-08/myanmar-coup-military-defends-takeover-and-enacts-curfew-as-protests-intensify A week after Myanmar's military seized power, it imposed restrictions in major cities to quell growing protests, as the coup's leader promised a new election in his first televised address. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:41:09 GMT /news/2021-02-08/myanmar-coup-military-defends-takeover-and-enacts-curfew-as-protests-intensify Rachel Treisman /news/2021-02-08/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-myanmar-protesting-military-coup Calling for the release of detained de factor leader Aung San Suu Kyi and chanting anti-military slogans, protesters amassed across the country Sunday demanding an end to the military takeover. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:05:50 GMT /news/2021-02-08/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-myanmar-protesting-military-coup Jason Slotkin