Voa burma breaking news
Here are the latest breaking news updates from VOA (Voice of America) about Burma (Myanmar):
Latest News
- Myanmar Military Junta Cracks Down on Protesters: The Myanmar military junta has launched a brutal crackdown on anti-coup protesters, killing at least 18 people and wounding many more. The protests have been ongoing since the military seized power in a February 1 coup, ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. (VOA News)
- UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Myanmar Violence: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has condemned the violence used by the Myanmar military against protesters, calling it "shocking" and "unacceptable". She urged the military to respect the rights of peaceful protesters and to restore democracy. (VOA News)
- Myanmar's Economy in Crisis: The Myanmar economy is in crisis, with the value of the local currency, the kyat, plummeting and inflation soaring. The country's main industries, including agriculture and manufacturing, are also suffering due to the political unrest. (VOA News)
- International Community Condemns Myanmar Coup: The international community has condemned the Myanmar military coup, with many countries imposing sanctions on the military leaders and calling for the restoration of democracy. The United States, the European Union, and other countries have also suspended aid to Myanmar. (VOA News)
Recent Developments
- Protesters Defy Curfew in Myanmar's Largest City: Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, defied a curfew imposed by the military junta and took to the streets to demand the restoration of democracy. The protesters were met with tear gas and rubber bullets by security forces. (VOA News)
- Myanmar's Military Junta Arrests More Protest Leaders: The Myanmar military junta has arrested more protest leaders, including a prominent activist who was detained while trying to deliver aid to protesters. The arrests have sparked widespread outrage and calls for international action. (VOA News)
- Myanmar's Economy in Free Fall: Myanmar's economy is in free fall, with the value of the local currency plummeting and inflation soaring. The country's main industries, including agriculture and manufacturing, are also suffering due to the political unrest. (VOA News)
Previous News
- Myanmar Military Junta Seizes Power: The Myanmar military junta seized power in a February 1 coup, ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The coup has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation. (VOA News)
- Aung San Suu Kyi Detained: Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar's elected government, was detained by the military junta on February 1. She has been charged with several crimes, including corruption and incitement. (VOA News)
- Myanmar's Military Junta Imposes Curfew: The Myanmar military junta has imposed a curfew in several cities, including Yangon and Mandalay, in an effort to quell protests. The curfew has been widely ignored, with protesters continuing to take to the streets. (VOA News)
Please note that the situation in Myanmar is rapidly changing, and this information may not be up to date.