U.S. halts trade with Myanmar after bloodiest weekend since coup
U.N. official accuses military rulers of "mass murder" as international pressure fails to stem brutal post-coup attacks on civilians.
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U.N. official accuses military rulers of "mass murder" as international pressure fails to stem brutal post-coup attacks on civilians.
"On Myanmar's Armed Forces Day, security forces are murdering unarmed civilians, including children, the very people they swore to protect. This bloodshed is horrifying," said U.S. Ambassador Thomas Vajda.
More than a 100 people were killed in Myanmar this Saturday while protesting the military coup. The U.S. ambassador to Myanmar condemned the bloodshed, calling it “horrifying” and “murdering unarmed civilians.” Roxana Saberi reports.
Save the Children says killing of at least 20 kids since coup shows "complete disregard for human life by security forces."
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UNICEF calls the "escalation" of the post-coup crisis a "serious violation" of kids' rights, as defecting police say they were told to shoot their "own family."
China signed a U.N. Security Council statement last week condemning the violence, then asked the junta to protect Chinese businesses from protesters. At least 38 civilians were reportedly killed.
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Military junta ramps up violent crackdown, shirking threat of "strong measures" from U.N. knowing it can likely count on China and Russia to shield it.
At least 8 more people killed by security forces as medics, educators and journalists are targeted in a bid to quash demands for democracy.
Hundreds arrested, including journalists, and more than 20 killed, but protesters are refusing to let volleys of tear gas and even bullets silence their demands.
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Killing of 18 pro-democracy protesters by security forces and new charges against Aung San Suu Kyi have done nothing to quell anger at military rulers in the streets.
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Police were seen standing without intervening as a group lauding the military takeover attacked anti-coup protesters in Yangon.
Three people have now been killed by security forces defending the military's takeover, but the deaths are only adding fuel to the pro-democracy movement's fire.
An order that appears to be from the Ministry of Transport and Communications told mobile phone service providers to shut down internet connections from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Protesters marched Saturday despite an order banning gatherings of five or more people.
Demonstrations against the military takeover were held again Wednesday in Myanmar, defying a ban on protests.
Facing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon, tens of thousands take to the streets to demand the military hand power back to civilian leaders.
4th straight day of protests against military commanders who've seized control of the country draws an increasingly aggressive police response.
Martial law declared in parts of 2nd largest city as state TV warns "action must be taken," signaling a possible crackdown on huge demonstrations.
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