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Myanmar's prominent opposition leader led the National League for Democracy (NLD) party to win the 2015 general election.

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People hold candles as they take part in an anti-coup night protest at Hledan junction in Yangon, Myanmar, March 14, 2021.

People hold candles as they take part in an anti-coup night protest at Hledan junction in Yangon, Myanmar, March 14, 2021.

Myanmar: 56 dead over weekend, 138 since coup, says UN

The UN says the military is violating fundamental human rights, while the US calls the latest violence "immoral."

Woman holding a candle at a nighttime rally in Yangon

Woman holding a candle at a nighttime rally in Yangon

Myanmar: Weekend protest death toll rises

Violence at anti-coup protests in Myanmar has claimed more lives over the weekend.

Riot police hold their firearms as they face off with protesters during a demonstration

Riot police hold their firearms as they face off with protesters during a demonstration

UK tells citizens to flee Myanmar over rising violence

Britain has advised its citizens to leave Myanmar as authorities react with increasing severity to daily protests.

Protesters in Yangon on Friday

Protesters in Yangon on Friday

Several Myanmar protesters reported killed

Witnesses and local media said at least 10 people have been killed during anti-coup protests.

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Time for talks

Rodion Ebbighausen

With military leaders brutally suppressing the opposition, only talks will deescalate the conflict in Myanmar.

A helmet-wearing protester runs away from a barricade in Yangon

A helmet-wearing protester runs away from a barricade in Yangon

Official from Suu Kyi's party dies after arrest

Party official Zaw Myat Linn died after being detained in an overnight raid, former legislator Ba Myo Thein says.

People attend the funeral of U Khin Maung Latt, 58, a National League for Democracy chairman in Yangon

People attend the funeral of U Khin Maung Latt, 58, a National League for Democracy chairman in Yangon

Myanmar: Thousands rally after overnight raids

Police hit demonstrators with rubber bullets and tear gas, after officials were reported detained in Yangon raids.

Protesters react as they are engulfed by tear gas fired by police

Protesters react as they are engulfed by tear gas fired by police

Myanmar protesters return to streets

Demonstrators have not been put off by security forces, who have escalated an increasingly brutal crackdown.

People gather to mourn those who have died in Myanmar's anti-coup protests

People gather to mourn those who have died in Myanmar's anti-coup protests

Myanmar: UN envoy demands end to 'repression' of protesters

The UN special envoy on Myanmar called for international action against the junta after the February coup.

Anti-coup protesters runs from teargas and charging riot police in Mandalay, Myanmar on Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Anti-coup protesters runs from teargas and charging riot police in Mandalay, Myanmar on Wednesday, March 3, 2021

US slaps export sanctions on Myanmar after protest deaths

The new measures come as YouTube announced that it would remove five military-run channels.

Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun holds up three fingers in solidarity with protesters at the end of his speech to the General Assembly.

Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun holds up three fingers in solidarity with protesters at the end of his speech to the General Assembly.

Myanmar junta gets in legitimacy row with envoy to UN

Myanmar fired its envoy to the UN, though he insists he should stay. The ousted president also faces new charges.

A mourner attends the funeral of Nyi Nyi Aung Htet Naing, who died from a gunshot wound while attending a demonstration in Yangon, on Tuesday, March 2. Demonstrators took to the streets across Myanmar despite seeing the bloodiest weekend since February's coup.

A mourner attends the funeral of Nyi Nyi Aung Htet Naing, who died from a gunshot wound while attending a demonstration in Yangon, on Tuesday, March 2. Demonstrators took to the streets across Myanmar despite seeing the bloodiest weekend since February's coup.

Myanmar: Protesters hit with tear gas, stun guns

Demonstrators were met with aggression from security forces, following the most deadly days since last month's coup.

Protesters run away from tear gas launched by security forces during an anti-coup protest in Mandalay, Myanmar, Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Protesters run away from tear gas launched by security forces during an anti-coup protest in Mandalay, Myanmar, Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Myanmar: Protesters hit with flashbangs ahead of ASEAN talks

Police used stun grenades and tear gas against demonstrators, following the bloodiest weekend of the protests.

Buddhist nuns display images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a street march in Mandalay

Buddhist nuns display images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a street march in Mandalay

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charges in court

Myanmar's former de facto leader has appeared in a post-coup hearing. A video feed showed her looking healthy.

police run while holding shields as they attempt to disperse protesters taking part in a demonstration against the military coup

police run while holding shields as they attempt to disperse protesters taking part in a demonstration against the military coup

Police fire rubber bullets at Myanmar protesters

Security forces launched a sweeping clampdown against Myanmar protesters after the country's UN envoy urged resistance.

Children wearing a Shan flag give a three finger salute

Children wearing a Shan flag give a three finger salute

Myanmar's minorities, protesters warily united

Can the coup bring ethnic minorities and mainstream society together under the common cause of opposing the military?

Demonstrators protest close to the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar on Tuesday

Demonstrators protest close to the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar on Tuesday

Indonesian foreign minister cancels Myanmar trip over outcry

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi scrapped the trip after protesters said the visit would legitimize the recent coup.

Protesters hold signs reading 'end the dictatorship' as they gather in Yangon

Protesters hold signs reading 'end the dictatorship' as they gather in Yangon

G7 condemns Myanmar crackdown on protesters

Three people have been killed in demonstrations opposing the army's takeover.

Protesters in Mandalay demanded release of civilian leaders

Protesters in Mandalay demanded release of civilian leaders

Myanmar protesters undeterred by killings

Thousands of people took to the streets in the latest mass protests despite increasing violence from the armed forces.

Myanmar security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets

Myanmar security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets

Myanmar coup: UN chief slams violence

Security forces at an anti-coup rally in Mandalay have opened fire on protesters.

Anti-coup protests in Myanmar

Anti-coup protests in Myanmar

Myanmar coup: Boat protesters demand restoration of democracy

The ethnic Intha people in Myanmar's Shan state staged a unique protest against the military junta: on boats.

A hand holding a candle and a piece of paper that says "no coup".

A hand holding a candle and a piece of paper that says "no coup".

First death in protests against Myanmar takeover

The Myanmar anti-coup movement has recorded its first fatality with the death of the 20-year-old woman.

Demonstrators display a banner with an image of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in Yangon

Demonstrators display a banner with an image of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in Yangon

Canada, UK sanction Myanmar generals

Human Rights Watch has said Myanmar military coup leaders will only listen to their "pocketbook."

Demonstrators block a road in Yangon

Demonstrators block a road in Yangon

Myanmar coup: Thousands rally against military build up

Demonstrators are blockading roads with vehicles to stop troops from moving through the country's largest city.

A protester dressed as Batman

A protester dressed as Batman

Myanmar's artists fight back after coup

Art under a military regime? Artists in Myanmar definitely don't want that and are creatively fighting against the coup.

Protesters display a poster with an image of detained Myanmar leader Aung Saan Suu Kyi

Protesters display a poster with an image of detained Myanmar leader Aung Saan Suu Kyi

Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge

The former leader was deposed in a military coup at the beginning of February, with protesters demanding her release.

Protesters hold placards reading "Join in CDM", referring to the Civil Disobedience Movement

Protesters hold placards reading "Join in CDM", referring to the Civil Disobedience Movement

Myanmar: Military deploys armored vehicles in major cities

The military junta has deployed extra troops and armored vehicles around key protest locations across Myanmar.

Myanmar army vehicles

Myanmar army vehicles

Myanmar's military warned to avoid violence

As armored vehicles were deployed to the streets, foreign diplomats warned Myanmar's junta that "the world is watching."

Anti-coup protesters hold placards with images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally in Yangon

Anti-coup protesters hold placards with images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally in Yangon

Myanmar: Neighborhood groups stop night arrests

Security forces have stepped up late-night arrests. But defiant activists came up with a plan to stop them.

Soldiers take part in a military parade to mark the 74th Armed Forces Day in the capital Naypyidaw

Soldiers take part in a military parade to mark the 74th Armed Forces Day in the capital Naypyidaw

Myanmar's military: A state within a state

Since its independence in 1948, the Myanmar army has staged three coups to secure its firm hold on power.

Demonstrators with pictures of Gen. Aung San, father of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi shout slogans against the military coup during a protest in Mandalay, Myanmar on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.

Demonstrators with pictures of Gen. Aung San, father of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi shout slogans against the military coup during a protest in Mandalay, Myanmar on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.

Myanmar protesters march despite military crackdown

The military junta continues to arrest senior government figures, despite ongoing protests.

Police officers run during clashes with protestors rallying against the military coup

Police officers run during clashes with protestors rallying against the military coup

US, UN condemn violence on Myanmar protesters

The military has also raided the Yangon headquarters of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party.

Demonstrators riot against police as they protest against the military coup in Myanmar

Demonstrators riot against police as they protest against the military coup in Myanmar

Myanmar coup: What's in store for democracy in SE Asia?

The military coup constitutes a major setback for Myanmar and democracy in Southeast Asia.

Police officers line up during clashes with protesters rallying against the military coup

Police officers line up during clashes with protesters rallying against the military coup

Myanmar police fire rubber bullets at protesters defying ban

Police fired rubber bullets on demonstrators in Myanmar who gathered in defiance of rules imposed by the military junta.

Big crowd of protesters in the town of Muse in Shan State

Big crowd of protesters in the town of Muse in Shan State

In pictures: Protests spread in Myanmar over coup

Protests are taking place in Myanmar after a military coup, with demonstrators calling for democracy to be restored.

People hold placards depicting leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar

People hold placards depicting leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar

Myanmar: Police use water cannon as protesters rally

Demonstrators in Myanmar have taken to the streets against the country's new military junta.

Protesters gather in Yangon

Protesters gather in Yangon

Huge turnout for Myanmar anti-coup protests

Tens of thousands protested to condemn the military coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Anti-coup protesters marching in the capital of Myanmar, Yangon

Anti-coup protesters marching in the capital of Myanmar, Yangon

Myanmar: Anti-coup protests met with internet blackout

As several thousand people rallied in Yangon, the military junta shut down internet services for the second time.

Win Htein

Win Htein

Myanmar military arrests senior Suu Kyi aide

Meanwhile, the UN has urged the Myanmar military to "fully respect the rule of law."

A Rohingya man reacts after a fire burned houses of the Nayapara refugee camp in Cox's Bazar

A Rohingya man reacts after a fire burned houses of the Nayapara refugee camp in Cox's Bazar

Myanmar coup stokes fear among Rohingya in Bangladesh

Many of them are now more fearful to return to their homeland, but some remain hopeful.

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Myanmar Coup: Death Knell for Democracy?

The military seizes power in Myanmar. Is it the death knell for democracy in the country?

Myanmar | Ostereier Protestaktion gegen Militärputsch

Myanmar | Ostereier Protestaktion gegen Militärputsch

To the point - Myanmar Coup: Death Knell for Democracy?

The military seizes power in Myanmar. Is it the death knell for democracy in the country?

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Myanmar: Junta blocks Facebook, UN calls for global response

The junta has disrupted access to social media as it attempts to muzzle dissent among Myanmar's population.

Myanmar Aung San Suu kyi wears a striped face mask and flowers in her hair

Myanmar Aung San Suu kyi wears a striped face mask and flowers in her hair

Myanmar: Charges filed against Aung San Suu Kyi

The ousted leader and several allies were detained in a coup just two days ago.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Myanmar's Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on November 24, 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Myanmar's Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on November 24, 2017

How will Myanmar move forward?

Experts say the coup will ultimately leave Myanmar weaker and more beholden to China.

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No more illusions in Myanmar

Rodion Ebbighausen

The military has staged a coup and detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar's democratic experiment has failed.

Supporters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party cheer holding a portrait of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Supporters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party cheer holding a portrait of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi: From freedom fighter to pariah

Myanmar's civilian leader has gone from political prisoner to international outcast.

Supporters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party cheer holding a portrait of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Supporters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party cheer holding a portrait of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Who is Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi?

Myanmar's ousted leader, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been seen as both a savior and a disappointment.

Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech at her National League for Democracy party central committee meeting in Yangon, Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech at her National League for Democracy party central committee meeting in Yangon, Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi detained as Myanmar's military seizes power

Myanmar's military has declared a state of emergency after arresting leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an early morning raid.

Heiko Maas, Ursula von der Leyen, Boris Johnson

Heiko Maas, Ursula von der Leyen, Boris Johnson

Germany, US, EU condemn Myanmar coup

The international community has criticized Monday's coup in Myanmar, urging the army to release all political leaders.