Communications were suspended and flights disrupted as the military took power from an elected government and declared a one-year state of emergency.
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Detained in Myanmar Amid Coup Fears
The action came after mounting indications of an impending coup in the Southeast Asian nation.
Barred From U.S. Under Trump, Muslims Exult in Biden’s Open Door
Few foreigners welcomed President Biden’s election victory as enthusiastically as the tens of thousands of Muslims who have been locked out of the United States for the past four years.
Covid Infections, and Blame, Rise Along Southeast Asian Borders
The region depends on its porous crossings for economic activity. But countries have been quick to point fingers when the coronavirus has spread along shared frontiers.
As Refugees, Their Options Were Limited. Others Saw a Profit.
Even after decades in Thailand, Kayan women who fled Myanmar make their living from their traditional neck rings. But that’s changing.
From Crowded Camps to a Remote Island: Rohingya Refugees Move Again
More than a million Rohingya Muslims have fled atrocities in Myanmar for tent cities in Bangladesh. Some are now being taken to a low-slung landmass in the Bay of Bengal.
How a Human Rights Angel Lost Her Halo
Ten years after she left house arrest and vowed to fight for justice, Myanmar’s civilian leader has instead become a jailer of critics and an apologist for the slaughter of minorities.
Pfizer Vaccine, Brexit, U.S. Presidential Transition: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Your Friday Briefing
The challenges of rolling out a vaccine.
Myanmar Election Delivers Another Decisive Win for Aung San Suu Kyi
The civilian leader’s reputation overseas has been stained by her defense of a military accused of genocide. But in voting on Sunday, her party easily secured a parliamentary majority.