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.
Myanmar | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Language,
WEB2 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.
What’s Happening in Myanmar’s Civil War? - The New York Times
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Myanmar’s military has bombarded the country with airstrikes on over 900 days since the coup, according to the Myanmar Peace Monitor, an exile group that tracks the war.
Myanmar civil war (2021–present) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Myanmar civil war, [l] also called the Burmese Spring Revolution, Burmese civil war or People's Defensive War, is an ongoing civil war following Myanmar's long-running insurgencies, which escalated significantly in response to the 2021 military coup d'état and the subsequent violent crackdown on anti-coup protests.
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 | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Stay on top of Myanmar latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
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 · Myanmar’s return to quasi-civilian rule led the United States to reestablish ties with it and drop broad-based sanctions. But the coup has brought another downturn in the relationship.
Myanmar - BBC News
WEBApr 27, 2024 · The BBC spends a month inside Myanmar, where young medics, teachers and fighters are powering the revolution against the ruling military junta.
Myanmar’s Coup and Its Aftermath, Explained - The New York Times
WEBDec 9, 2022 · Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup d’état in February 2021, has ruthlessly sought to consolidate its authority since then, killing and imprisoning opponents and attacking ...
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