Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader,&nbsp;along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to a spokesperson of the Junta military government.

Notably, to mark the country's traditional New Year festival,&nbsp;the Junta on&nbsp;Wednesday (Apr 17) announced a&nbsp;pardon for over 3,300 prisoners under a regular amnesty.

In a statement, the Myanmar military leaders also said that the remaining prisoners,&nbsp;except those convicted of serious offences including murder, terrorism and drug charges, will have their sentences cut by one-sixth.

<h2>The heat&nbsp;</h2>

Speaking to members of the press, Junta spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun said the extreme heat was a reason for the relocation.

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Emphasising the need to protect ageing prisoners from heatstroke, he said: "Since the weather is extremely hot, it is not only for Aung San Suu Kyi ... For all those, who need necessary precautions, especially elderly prisoners, we are working to protect them from heatstroke."

This development follows widespread international calls for the release of Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate who has been under military detention since the 2021 coup.

<h2>Why is Aung San Suu Kyi&nbsp;in detention?</h2>

Suu Kyi is currently facing a 27-year sentence on various charges, including treason and bribery, after being jailed in closed-door, military-controlled trials widely denounced as fraudulent across the globe.&nbsp;

The pro-democracy leader was found guilty of over a dozen crimes, including incitement, election fraud, corruption, and violating a state secret law. She and her supporters have vehemently denied the charges since her detention.&nbsp;

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For over two years, there has been little to no information about Suu Kyi's condition.&nbsp;Recently, rumours of her being unwell have been floating and her health in confinement has been a point of concern.&nbsp;

Previously, reports in February from her son, Kim Aris, noted that the Nobel laureate remains in stable spirits "even if her health is not as good as it was in the past".

The National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow government opposing the military rule, as per Reuters, has acknowledged the move to house arrest as a positive step but insisted on the unconditional release of Suu Kyi and Myint.&nbsp;

NUG spokesperson Kyaw Zaw, in a statement to Reuters, stressed that "moving them from prisons to houses is good, as houses are better than prisons. However, they must be unconditionally freed."

"They (the Junta) must take full responsibility for the health and security of Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint," he added.&nbsp;

<h2>Myanmar since the coup</h2>

Since the 2021 coup, the country has descended into a civil war, which has to date resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Even international sanctions imposed on the military regime have failed to halt the escalating violence.&nbsp;

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Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader, along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to a spokesperson of the Junta military government.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader, along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to a spokesperson of the Junta military government. Notably, to mark the country's traditional New Year festival, the Junta on Wednesday (Apr 17) announced a pardon for over 3,300 prisoners under a regular amnesty. In a statement, the Myanmar military leaders also said that the remaining prisoners, except those convicted of serious offences including murder, terrorism and drug charges, will have their sentences cut by one-sixth. The heat Speaking to members of the press, Junta spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun said the extreme heat was a reason for the relocation. Also read | Myanmar’s National Unity Government seeks formal engagement with India Emphasising the need to protect ageing prisoners from heatstroke, he said: "Since the weather is extremely hot, it is not only for Aung San Suu Kyi ... For all those, who need necessary precautions, especially elderly prisoners, we are working to protect them from heatstroke." This development follows widespread international calls for the release of Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate who has been under military detention since the 2021 coup. Why is Aung San Suu Kyi in detention? Suu Kyi is currently facing a 27-year sentence on various charges, including treason and bribery, after being jailed in closed-door, military-controlled trials widely denounced as fraudulent across the globe. The pro-democracy leader was found guilty of over a dozen crimes, including incitement, election fraud, corruption, and violating a state secret law. She and her supporters have vehemently denied the charges since her detention. Also read | IMF chief says Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan program For over two years, there has been little to no information about Suu Kyi's condition. Recently, rumours of her being unwell have been floating and her health in confinement has been a point of concern. Previously, reports in February from her son, Kim Aris, noted that the Nobel laureate remains in stable spirits "even if her health is not as good as it was in the past". The National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow government opposing the military rule, as per Reuters, has acknowledged the move to house arrest as a positive step but insisted on the unconditional release of Suu Kyi and Myint. NUG spokesperson Kyaw Zaw, in a statement to Reuters, stressed that "moving them from prisons to houses is good, as houses are better than prisons. However, they must be unconditionally freed." "They (the Junta) must take full responsibility for the health and security of Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint," he added. Myanmar since the coup Since the 2021 coup, the country has descended into a civil war, which has to date resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Even international sanctions imposed on the military regime have failed to halt the escalating violence. (With inputs from agencies)

Myanmar ex-leaders Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint moved from jail to house arrest

Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned in five criminal cases, state media said Tuesday. Daw Suu, a name sometimes used by Suu Kyi's supporters&nbsp;for her, still faces 14 other criminal cases.&nbsp;She has been in detention since she was ousted in a 2021 military coup. The announcement was part of an amnesty of more than 7,000 prisoners to mark Buddhist Lent.&nbsp;

"Chairman of State Administration Council pardons Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was sentenced by the relevant courts," the broadcast said.

Sources told AFP news agency that despite the clemency, Suu Kyi will not be freed from house arrest.&nbsp;

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"She couldn't be freed completely although some sentences against her were pardoned. She still has to face 14 cases. Only five cases out of 19 were pardoned."

This has reduced Suu Kyi’s sentence by six years in partial pardon, Myanmar’s junta spokesperson said. Former president Win Myint, who was ousted along with Suu Kyi, also received a reduced jail sentence after getting two of his charges pardoned.

<h2>Aung San Suu Kyi: Rise and fall of ‘Mother Suu’- Myanmar’s democracy icon</h2>

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to Delhi in 1960 and spent most of her young adult life in the United States and England. She met Michael Aris, a British scholar of Himalayan studies at Oxford University, whom she married in 1972.&nbsp;

Suu Kyi, the daughter of Myanmar’s independence hero, Aung San, entered politics in 1988. Ironically, when she returned to Burma from the United Kingdom, the long-time military leader of Burma, General Ne Win, stepped down followed by mass demonstrations. It was the same military regime, this time of General Min Aung Hlaing, which arrested Suu Kyi in 2021 for 33 years, almost a lifetime.&nbsp;

Here is a timeline of key events from Aung San Suu Kyi’s&nbsp;life:

April 1988: Suu Kyi returned to Myanmar to attend to her ailing mother amid pro-democracy protests, which caused the power eruption of the 26-year-old military leader, Gen. Ne Win.&nbsp;

26 Aug 1988: Suu Kyi gave her first-ever public speech before a crowd of approximately 150,000 democracy protestors and issues a call for democracy in Yangon.&nbsp;

27 Sep 1988: Suu Kyi helps founded an opposition party, the National League for Democracy.

20 July 1989: Just a year after returning to her home, Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest. The house arrest continues for six years.&nbsp;

27 May 1990: The National League for Democracy wins a landslide election victory, but the military government nullifies the polls and refuses to hand over power.

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10 July 1995: Aung San Suu Kyi was released after six years of house arrest.

10 Oct 1995: The NLD defies the military government's ban on changes in party leadership positions and reappoints her as the party's general secretary.

3 Sep 2000: Suu Kyi is again placed under house arrest, even though her activities have been sharply restricted since early 1997.

6 May 2002: Suu Kyi is released from house arrest, and addresses hundreds of cheering supporters who gather at her house.

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30 May 2003: Suu Kyi is detained at Insein Prison in Rangoon when she was near the town of Depayin with her convoy. She is then transferred to her house months after the Depayin attack.

25 May 2007: The military junta extends Aung San Suu Kyi's term of house arrest for another year.

13 Nov 2010: Suu Kyi is released from years of house arrest.

1 Apr 2012: Suu Kyi wins a seat in Parliament as her party participates in by-elections after the nominally civilian government makes concessions on elections laws.&nbsp;

8 Nov 2015: Suu Kyi’s party wins a sweeping general election. However, the military retains significant power under a constitution written and ratified under army direction in 2008.&nbsp;

25 Aug 2017: Insurgents claiming to represent the Rohingya minority attack security forces, to which the army responds with a brutal counterinsurgency campaign that eventually drives more than 730,000 Rohingyas into Bangladesh.

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11 Dec 2019: Suu Kyi defends the military’s actions in preliminary legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICC) to determine whether soldiers committed genocide against the Rohingya.&nbsp;

8 Nov 2020: Suu Kyi’s party captures an even greater majority of parliamentary seats than it did in 2015’s election.&nbsp;

1 Feb 2021: Suu Kyi and top party and government colleagues are detained by the military just before the session of Parliament is to convene. She is subsequently charged with a number of alleged crimes and remains in detention.

6 Dec 2021: A special court issued the first ruling against Suu Kyi, finding her guilty of incitement and breaching coronavirus restrictions. She is sentenced to four years in prison, with more cases still to be settled.&nbsp;

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Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned in five criminal cases, state media said Tuesday. Daw Suu, a name sometimes used by Suu Kyi's supporters for her, still faces 14 other criminal cases.

Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned in five criminal cases, state media said Tuesday. Daw Suu, a name sometimes used by Suu Kyi's supporters for her, still faces 14 other criminal cases. She has been in detention since she was ousted in a 2021 military coup. The announcement was part of an amnesty of more than 7,000 prisoners to mark Buddhist Lent. "Chairman of State Administration Council pardons Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was sentenced by the relevant courts," the broadcast said. Sources told AFP news agency that despite the clemency, Suu Kyi will not be freed from house arrest. Also Read | ExxonMobil in lithium supply talks with Tesla, Ford: Report "She couldn't be freed completely although some sentences against her were pardoned. She still has to face 14 cases. Only five cases out of 19 were pardoned." This has reduced Suu Kyi’s sentence by six years in partial pardon, Myanmar’s junta spokesperson said. Former president Win Myint, who was ousted along with Suu Kyi, also received a reduced jail sentence after getting two of his charges pardoned. Aung San Suu Kyi: Rise and fall of ‘Mother Suu’- Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi moved to Delhi in 1960 and spent most of her young adult life in the United States and England. She met Michael Aris, a British scholar of Himalayan studies at Oxford University, whom she married in 1972. Suu Kyi, the daughter of Myanmar’s independence hero, Aung San, entered politics in 1988. Ironically, when she returned to Burma from the United Kingdom, the long-time military leader of Burma, General Ne Win, stepped down followed by mass demonstrations. It was the same military regime, this time of General Min Aung Hlaing, which arrested Suu Kyi in 2021 for 33 years, almost a lifetime. Here is a timeline of key events from Aung San Suu Kyi’s life: April 1988: Suu Kyi returned to Myanmar to attend to her ailing mother amid pro-democracy protests, which caused the power eruption of the 26-year-old military leader, Gen. Ne Win. 26 Aug 1988: Suu Kyi gave her first-ever public speech before a crowd of approximately 150,000 democracy protestors and issues a call for democracy in Yangon. 27 Sep 1988: Suu Kyi helps founded an opposition party, the National League for Democracy. 20 July 1989: Just a year after returning to her home, Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest. The house arrest continues for six years. 27 May 1990: The National League for Democracy wins a landslide election victory, but the military government nullifies the polls and refuses to hand over power. Watch | Myanmar Junta pardons Aung San Suu Kyi in State Amnesty × 10 July 1995: Aung San Suu Kyi was released after six years of house arrest. 10 Oct 1995: The NLD defies the military government's ban on changes in party leadership positions and reappoints her as the party's general secretary. 3 Sep 2000: Suu Kyi is again placed under house arrest, even though her activities have been sharply restricted since early 1997. 6 May 2002: Suu Kyi is released from house arrest, and addresses hundreds of cheering supporters who gather at her house. Also Read | Argentina won't use 'one dollar' of reserves to repay IMF, says economy minister 30 May 2003: Suu Kyi is detained at Insein Prison in Rangoon when she was near the town of Depayin with her convoy. She is then transferred to her house months after the Depayin attack. 25 May 2007: The military junta extends Aung San Suu Kyi's term of house arrest for another year. 13 Nov 2010: Suu Kyi is released from years of house arrest. 1 Apr 2012: Suu Kyi wins a seat in Parliament as her party participates in by-elections after the nominally civilian government makes concessions on elections laws. 8 Nov 2015: Suu Kyi’s party wins a sweeping general election. However, the military retains significant power under a constitution written and ratified under army direction in 2008. 25 Aug 2017: Insurgents claiming to represent the Rohingya minority attack security forces, to which the army responds with a brutal counterinsurgency campaign that eventually drives more than 730,000 Rohingyas into Bangladesh. Also Read | Chinese President Xi Jinping urges military preparedness on PLA's founding anniversary 11 Dec 2019: Suu Kyi defends the military’s actions in preliminary legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICC) to determine whether soldiers committed genocide against the Rohingya. 8 Nov 2020: Suu Kyi’s party captures an even greater majority of parliamentary seats than it did in 2015’s election. 1 Feb 2021: Suu Kyi and top party and government colleagues are detained by the military just before the session of Parliament is to convene. She is subsequently charged with a number of alleged crimes and remains in detention. 6 Dec 2021: A special court issued the first ruling against Suu Kyi, finding her guilty of incitement and breaching coronavirus restrictions. She is sentenced to four years in prison, with more cases still to be settled. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. 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Aung San Suu Kyi's political life: From democracy icon, Myanmar's ruler to detainee of junta

Myanmar's ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under military detention since the coup in February 2021, has been transferred to house arrest.

Citing "prison sources" BBC reports that on Monday, she was taken to a government building in Nay Pyi Taw, after spending a year in solitary confinement.

<h2>From prison to house arrest</h2>

While the military has not officially confirmed her transfer from prison to house arrest, this move, as per BBC, could signal a positive sign from the authorities. This comes as international pressure and appeals consistently urge for the release of Myanmar's democratically elected leader.

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The 78-years-old Aung San Suu Kyi is currently serving a 33-year sentence after being jailed in closed-door, military-controlled trials widely denounced as fraudulent across the globe.

For more than two years, there has been minimal to no information about the Nobel laureate's condition, and recently rumours of her being unwell have been floating.

<h2>Is Suu Kyi sick?</h2>

Even as rumours suggesting that the National League for Democracy leader might be unwell spread, the Junta repeatedly refuted these reports.&nbsp;

As per the BBC report, a source from Nay Pyi Taw prison, where she was being held, informed BBC Burmese earlier this week that the deposed leader was in good health.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Thailand's foreign minister Don Pramudwinai also revealed that he had visited Aung San Suu Kyi.&nbsp;

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Reuters reports that the minister&nbsp;—&nbsp;who also happens to be the first foreign official to be granted access to the Nobel laureate since her detention by the military two years ago — said that Suu&nbsp;Kyi was in good health and that she also supported dialogue to help resolve the crisis in Myanmar.

"(The meeting) is an approach of the friends of Myanmar, who would like to see a peaceful settlement," he told reporters.

The military leaders, as per reports, have set-up a meeting between Aung San Suu Kyi and T Khun Myat, the Speaker of the lower house of Myanmar parliament. However, this meeting is yet to be&nbsp;confirmed by the military.

<h2>Myanmar since the coup</h2>

Since the 2021 coup, the country has descended into a civil war, which has till date resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Even international sanctions imposed on the military regime have failed to halt the escalating violence.&nbsp;Suu Kyi has been found guilty of over a dozen crimes, including incitement, election fraud, corruption, and violating a state secret law.

Myanmar's ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under military detention since the coup in February 2021, has been transferred to house arrest. Citing "prison sources" BBC reports that on Monday, she was taken to a government building in Nay Pyi Taw, after spending a year in solitary confinement.

Myanmar's ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under military detention since the coup in February 2021, has been transferred to house arrest. Citing "prison sources" BBC reports that on Monday, she was taken to a government building in Nay Pyi Taw, after spending a year in solitary confinement. From prison to house arrest While the military has not officially confirmed her transfer from prison to house arrest, this move, as per BBC, could signal a positive sign from the authorities. This comes as international pressure and appeals consistently urge for the release of Myanmar's democratically elected leader. Also read | Myanmar military planning to transfer Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest: Reports The 78-years-old Aung San Suu Kyi is currently serving a 33-year sentence after being jailed in closed-door, military-controlled trials widely denounced as fraudulent across the globe. For more than two years, there has been minimal to no information about the Nobel laureate's condition, and recently rumours of her being unwell have been floating. Is Suu Kyi sick? Even as rumours suggesting that the National League for Democracy leader might be unwell spread, the Junta repeatedly refuted these reports. As per the BBC report, a source from Nay Pyi Taw prison, where she was being held, informed BBC Burmese earlier this week that the deposed leader was in good health. Earlier this month, Thailand's foreign minister Don Pramudwinai also revealed that he had visited Aung San Suu Kyi. Also read | 6,000 Myanmar civilians killed in 20 months post coup: Report Reuters reports that the minister — who also happens to be the first foreign official to be granted access to the Nobel laureate since her detention by the military two years ago — said that Suu Kyi was in good health and that she also supported dialogue to help resolve the crisis in Myanmar. "(The meeting) is an approach of the friends of Myanmar, who would like to see a peaceful settlement," he told reporters. The military leaders, as per reports, have set-up a meeting between Aung San Suu Kyi and T Khun Myat, the Speaker of the lower house of Myanmar parliament. However, this meeting is yet to be confirmed by the military. Myanmar since the coup Since the 2021 coup, the country has descended into a civil war, which has till date resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Even international sanctions imposed on the military regime have failed to halt the escalating violence. Suu Kyi has been found guilty of over a dozen crimes, including incitement, election fraud, corruption, and violating a state secret law.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi moved from jail to house arrest amidst ongoing crisis

Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been awarded another&nbsp;six-year sentence for accepting bribes, and corruption by one of the nation's military courts, even as media is barred from attending her trials and even her lawyers are banned from speaking to the press.

Suu Kyi has been accused of accepting bribes from Maung Weik, a businessman, reported AFP citing a source, adding that she has been "sentenced to three years imprisonment each for two corruption cases".&nbsp;

The two sentences will reportedly run concurrently, which means that three years will be added to her jail time, bringing the total to 26 years. She also faces charges for at least 18 other offences ranging from graft to election violations, carrying combined maximum terms of nearly 190 years.

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The 77-year-old Nobel laureate, who has been behind bars for more than a year, has denied the accusations, calling it absurd.

"Myanmar's military is heaping trumped-up charge after trumped-up charge on Aung San Suu Kyi as part of a broader campaign to lock up and silence any and all opponents," said an Amnesty International spokesperson on Wednesday. Calling the trial a sham, they added that it cannot be taken seriously.

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Media has been barred from attending trials involving the deposed leader and her lawyers have been banned from speaking to the press.&nbsp;

Suu Kyi is currently on trial for five other corruption charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.&nbsp;

The allegations against Suu Kyi, according to the military's critics, are intended to prevent her from ever entering politics again or attempting to overthrow the military's hold on power after last year's coup, reports Reuters.

On February 1 of last year, a military coup ended her country's brief period of democratic rule. Since then, more than 2,300 people have been killed in the ensuing chaos, and over 15,000 have been put behind bars, reports AFP, quoting a local monitoring group.

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Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been awarded another six-year sentence for accepting bribes, and corruption by one of the nation's military courts, even as media is barred from attending her trials and even her lawyers are banned from speaking to the press.

Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been awarded another six-year sentence for accepting bribes, and corruption by one of the nation's military courts, even as media is barred from attending her trials and even her lawyers are banned from speaking to the press. Suu Kyi has been accused of accepting bribes from Maung Weik, a businessman, reported AFP citing a source, adding that she has been "sentenced to three years imprisonment each for two corruption cases". The two sentences will reportedly run concurrently, which means that three years will be added to her jail time, bringing the total to 26 years. She also faces charges for at least 18 other offences ranging from graft to election violations, carrying combined maximum terms of nearly 190 years. Also read | Myanmar junta's leader won't be allowed to attend upcoming ASEAN summit: Cambodia The 77-year-old Nobel laureate, who has been behind bars for more than a year, has denied the accusations, calling it absurd. "Myanmar's military is heaping trumped-up charge after trumped-up charge on Aung San Suu Kyi as part of a broader campaign to lock up and silence any and all opponents," said an Amnesty International spokesperson on Wednesday. Calling the trial a sham, they added that it cannot be taken seriously. Also read | Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years over sedition charge Media has been barred from attending trials involving the deposed leader and her lawyers have been banned from speaking to the press. Suu Kyi is currently on trial for five other corruption charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The allegations against Suu Kyi, according to the military's critics, are intended to prevent her from ever entering politics again or attempting to overthrow the military's hold on power after last year's coup, reports Reuters. On February 1 of last year, a military coup ended her country's brief period of democratic rule. Since then, more than 2,300 people have been killed in the ensuing chaos, and over 15,000 have been put behind bars, reports AFP, quoting a local monitoring group. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi held guilty by military court for accepting bribes; terms it absurd

After vowing firm action against Myanmar's military, US state secretary Antony Blinken announced sanctions against two more leaders of&nbsp;Myanmar's junta amid large scale anti-military <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-defy-militarys-lethal-warning-to-take-to-streets-again-365417">protests</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-defy-militarys-lethal-warning-to-take-to-streets-again-365417"> </a>in the country.

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The United States said that it was blocking any US property and suspending the entry into the country of two members of the new ruling state administrative council General Maung Maung Kyaw, who commands the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun.

Blinken has also warned further action against those who perpetrate violence. Several nations are now seeking to impose sanctions directly on the members of the military junta in order to hold them accountable for the crackdown.

The European Union stands steady to impose sanctions on officers responsible for the ouster and violence even as EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell called for a de-escalation of the current crisis.

"Today, we have decided a set of targeted measures with ministers in response to these events. Then we took the political agreement to apply sanctions, targeting the military responsible for the coup and their economic interest. All direct financial support from our development system to the government reform programmes is withheld," Borrell said.

Meanwhile, after blocking the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internet-blackout-continues-amid-crack-down-against-protesters-in-myanmar-365296">Myanmar </a>military's official page, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/facebook-deletes-main-page-of-myanmar-military-365128">Facebook </a>has further stepped up its action against the coup.

The social media giant has now taken down the pages of Myanmar's state-run television which is the military's mouthpiece. The move was undertaken against the TV page a day after it issued a warning threatening to take action against the anti-coup protesters.

On Monday, the United Nations chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/un-chief-antonio-guterres-tells-myanmar-military-to-stop-the-repression-365471">Antonio Guterres</a> also spoke against the use of brutal force in Myanmar. The UN chief said that coups have no place in modern society.

"I call on the Myanmar military to stop the repression immediately, release the prisoners and the violence, respect human rights and the will of the people expressed in recent elections. Coups have no place in our modern world. I welcome the resolution of the Human Rights Council, pledge to implement your request and express my full support to the people of Myanmar in their pursuit of democracy," Guterres said.

After vowing firm action against Myanmar's military, US state secretary Antony Blinken announced sanctions against two more leaders of Myanmar's junta amid large scale anti-military protests in the country.

After vowing firm action against Myanmar's military, US state secretary Antony Blinken announced sanctions against two more leaders of Myanmar's junta amid large scale anti-military protests in the country. Watch: The United States said that it was blocking any US property and suspending the entry into the country of two members of the new ruling state administrative council General Maung Maung Kyaw, who commands the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun. Blinken has also warned further action against those who perpetrate violence. Several nations are now seeking to impose sanctions directly on the members of the military junta in order to hold them accountable for the crackdown. The European Union stands steady to impose sanctions on officers responsible for the ouster and violence even as EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell called for a de-escalation of the current crisis. "Today, we have decided a set of targeted measures with ministers in response to these events. Then we took the political agreement to apply sanctions, targeting the military responsible for the coup and their economic interest. All direct financial support from our development system to the government reform programmes is withheld," Borrell said. Meanwhile, after blocking the Myanmar military's official page, Facebook has further stepped up its action against the coup. The social media giant has now taken down the pages of Myanmar's state-run television which is the military's mouthpiece. The move was undertaken against the TV page a day after it issued a warning threatening to take action against the anti-coup protesters. On Monday, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres also spoke against the use of brutal force in Myanmar. The UN chief said that coups have no place in modern society. "I call on the Myanmar military to stop the repression immediately, release the prisoners and the violence, respect human rights and the will of the people expressed in recent elections. Coups have no place in our modern world. I welcome the resolution of the Human Rights Council, pledge to implement your request and express my full support to the people of Myanmar in their pursuit of democracy," Guterres said.

US imposes sanctions on two more military leaders in Myanmar amid protests

Saturday marks the bloodiest day of protest, in three weeks of persistent demonstration in Myanmar against the military coup. 2 people were killed and 20 injured after a brutal clash with security forces during the anti-coup demonstration. Despite this bloodshed and violence protest continues in Myanmar.

Myanmar: Thousands took to the streets of Yangon, despite bloodshed and violence

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/martial-law-declared-in-parts-of-myanmar-362212">Myanmar</a> military government on Tuesday disallowed US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi amid protests in the country over the coup which took place last Monday.

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State Department spokesman Ned Price said: "We stand with the people of Burma and support their right to assemble peacefully, including to protest peacefully in support of the democratically elected government."

"We are of course very concerned about the military's recent announcement restricting public gatherings," Price added. The country's military government has imposed a banned five people gatherings and put a nighttime curfew in several areas including Yangon.

"We made an effort to reach out to Aung San Suu Kyi. We did that both informally and formally," Price said, adding, "Those requests were denied."&nbsp;

There have been large scale protests across the country over the military rule imposed last week which started last weekend and continued on Monday as protesters called for a return to democracy.

Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Council said it will hold a special session to discuss the Myanmar crisis even as several world leaders expressed their displeasure with the military rule.

The Myanmar military hasn't revealed the whereabouts of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and has detained several other leaders from her National League for Democracy(NLD) party.

Amid the large scale criticism, Myanmar's army chief General Min Aung Hlaing said that the democratic leaders were removed after &nbsp;"voter fraud" while stating that power will be handed back after elections.&nbsp;

The military has imposed one year state of emergency in the country and imposed martial law in some parts of Mandalay, Yangon and other towns amid protests in the country.

The Myanmar military government on Tuesday disallowed US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi amid protests in the country over the coup which took place last Monday.

The Myanmar military government on Tuesday disallowed US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi amid protests in the country over the coup which took place last Monday. Watch: State Department spokesman Ned Price said: "We stand with the people of Burma and support their right to assemble peacefully, including to protest peacefully in support of the democratically elected government." "We are of course very concerned about the military's recent announcement restricting public gatherings," Price added. The country's military government has imposed a banned five people gatherings and put a nighttime curfew in several areas including Yangon. "We made an effort to reach out to Aung San Suu Kyi. We did that both informally and formally," Price said, adding, "Those requests were denied." There have been large scale protests across the country over the military rule imposed last week which started last weekend and continued on Monday as protesters called for a return to democracy. Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Council said it will hold a special session to discuss the Myanmar crisis even as several world leaders expressed their displeasure with the military rule. The Myanmar military hasn't revealed the whereabouts of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and has detained several other leaders from her National League for Democracy(NLD) party. Amid the large scale criticism, Myanmar's army chief General Min Aung Hlaing said that the democratic leaders were removed after "voter fraud" while stating that power will be handed back after elections. The military has imposed one year state of emergency in the country and imposed martial law in some parts of Mandalay, Yangon and other towns amid protests in the country.

Myanmar's military government rejects US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi

A week after the military coup in the country, &nbsp;several thousand people came out on the streets in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/internet-access-restored-as-myanmar-coup-protests-grow-361966">Myanmar</a> demanding the release of leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Reports said at least a thousand people turned up at a park in Yangon to begin the third day of protests against the military regime demanding return to democracy. Several protesters had also come out on the street in Mandalay on Monday morning.

Several hundred protesters had gathered nationwide in Myanmar just days after the military place Aung San Suu Kyi under arrest and jailed several National League for Democracy(NLD) &nbsp;in pre-dawn raids on Monday last week. The nation's president was also placed under arrest and imposed one-year state of emergency.

The military had accused that there was widespread voter fraud in the November elections which was swept by the NLD. The military has also blocked the internet which was later restored after large scale protests.

After the restoration of Facebook which was earlier blocked by authorities, live FB video feeds from several cities showed protesters marching through the streets across the street.

Meanwhile, police fired shots in the air and arrest protesters in southeastern Myanmar town of Myawaddy.

Crowds had gathered in &nbsp;Yangon over the weekend chanting "we want democracy" as they gestured three-finger salute which was the symbol of protests in Hong Kong.

Several world leaders including US President have asked the military to return the country to democracy even as Pope Francis expressed "solidarity with the people of Myanmar", and urged the the nation's army to work towards "democratic coexistence".

A week after the military coup in the country, several thousand people came out on the streets in Myanmar demanding the release of leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Watch: Reports said at least a thousand people turned up at a park in Yangon to begin the third day of protests against the military regime demanding return to democracy.

A week after the military coup in the country, several thousand people came out on the streets in Myanmar demanding the release of leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Watch: Reports said at least a thousand people turned up at a park in Yangon to begin the third day of protests against the military regime demanding return to democracy. Several protesters had also come out on the street in Mandalay on Monday morning. Several hundred protesters had gathered nationwide in Myanmar just days after the military place Aung San Suu Kyi under arrest and jailed several National League for Democracy(NLD) in pre-dawn raids on Monday last week. The nation's president was also placed under arrest and imposed one-year state of emergency. The military had accused that there was widespread voter fraud in the November elections which was swept by the NLD. The military has also blocked the internet which was later restored after large scale protests. After the restoration of Facebook which was earlier blocked by authorities, live FB video feeds from several cities showed protesters marching through the streets across the street. Meanwhile, police fired shots in the air and arrest protesters in southeastern Myanmar town of Myawaddy. Crowds had gathered in Yangon over the weekend chanting "we want democracy" as they gestured three-finger salute which was the symbol of protests in Hong Kong. Several world leaders including US President have asked the military to return the country to democracy even as Pope Francis expressed "solidarity with the people of Myanmar", and urged the the nation's army to work towards "democratic coexistence".

Protests erupt in Myanmar for third consecutive day against military coup

Outrage and public resistance against the military in Myanmar are growing. The biggest dissent so far, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon. hundreds and thousands of demonstrators march through near Yangon university, they hold three-finger salute which symbolizes resistance to the army take over.

Anti-Coup protest against the military in Myanmar is growing

The military in Myanmar is getting public resistance against the coup. The biggest dissent so far, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon. hundreds and thousands of demonstrators march through near Yangon university, they hold three-finger salute which symbolizes resistance to the army take over.

Yangon witnesses biggest show of dissent, thousands march against Myanmar military

The United Nations Security Council<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-backs-a-balanced-approach-on-myanmar-at-unsc-361185">(UNSC) </a>called for the release of all detainees even as the military government in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-military-coup-now-has-a-new-adversary-the-milkteaalliance-361350"> Myanmar</a> arrested a key aide of Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday.

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UNSC, however, stopped short of condemning the coup after China and Russia's intervention who are the permanent member of the UNSC apart from Britain, France and the United States.

China had earlier called for all parties in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/activists-lawmakers-and-officials-147-people-detained-in-myanmar-since-coup-361391">Myanmar </a>to "resolve their differences" even as the US and European nations condemned the coup. US President Joe Biden in a stern message to the military asked the regime to "relinquish power" while demanding freeing of prisoners.

"There can be no doubt: in a democracy, force should never seek to overrule the will of the people or attempt to erase the outcome of a credible election," President Biden said, adding,"The Burmese military should relinquish power they have seized, release the advocates and activists and officials they have detained, lift the restrictions in telecommunications, and refrain from violence."

UN Secretary-General <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-do-everything-possible-to-make-sure-myanmar-coup-fails-un-chief-361184">Antonio Guterres</a> had earlier said he would do &nbsp;"do everything we can to mobilise all the key actors and international community to put enough pressure on Myanmar to make sure that this coup fails."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) said that party stalwart Win Htein,79, was arrested as the crackdown on the party continued in the aftermath of the coup in Myanmar.

It is still unknown where Suu Kyi is detained who has not been seen in public since Monday when the military moved in to oust the democratic leadership and detained &nbsp;Myanmar president Win Myint.

The military had blocked internet services in the country on Thursday and restricted access to Facebook which is used by a majority of Myanmar population even as there were some reports of residents and NLD supporters hitting out against the military in Yangon.

The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) called for the release of all detainees even as the military government in Myanmar arrested a key aide of Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday.

The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) called for the release of all detainees even as the military government in Myanmar arrested a key aide of Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday. Watch: UNSC, however, stopped short of condemning the coup after China and Russia's intervention who are the permanent member of the UNSC apart from Britain, France and the United States. China had earlier called for all parties in Myanmar to "resolve their differences" even as the US and European nations condemned the coup. US President Joe Biden in a stern message to the military asked the regime to "relinquish power" while demanding freeing of prisoners. "There can be no doubt: in a democracy, force should never seek to overrule the will of the people or attempt to erase the outcome of a credible election," President Biden said, adding,"The Burmese military should relinquish power they have seized, release the advocates and activists and officials they have detained, lift the restrictions in telecommunications, and refrain from violence." UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had earlier said he would do "do everything we can to mobilise all the key actors and international community to put enough pressure on Myanmar to make sure that this coup fails." Meanwhile, Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) said that party stalwart Win Htein,79, was arrested as the crackdown on the party continued in the aftermath of the coup in Myanmar. It is still unknown where Suu Kyi is detained who has not been seen in public since Monday when the military moved in to oust the democratic leadership and detained Myanmar president Win Myint. The military had blocked internet services in the country on Thursday and restricted access to Facebook which is used by a majority of Myanmar population even as there were some reports of residents and NLD supporters hitting out against the military in Yangon.

UNSC stops short of condemning coup in Myanmar as military arrests another Suu  Kyi aide

Myanmar’s military has taken power for a year after declaring a state of emergency in response to its claims of election fraud.

Governments around the globe condemn Myanmar’s military coup

After the military takeover of Myanmar, the Indian embassy in Yangon&nbsp;in an advisory cautioned Indian citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the country.

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"In view of the recent developments in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-expects-myanmar-to-keep-rohingya-repatriation-commitments-despite-coup-360714">Myanmar</a>, all Indian citizens are required to take due precautions and avoid unnecessary travel," it said.

The Indian embassy in Yangon added that Air India flight which was scheduled for February 4 on Yangon-New Delhi sector has now been rescheduled for February 11 due to "unavoidable reasons".

On Monday, Myanmar's military rulers had detained National League for Democracy(NLD) party leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior leaders of the party including President Win Myint.&nbsp;

The Myanmar army installed an ex-general as president and handed over "legislative, judicial and executive powers" to Army chief Min Aung Hlaing, a move which was criticised US President Joe Biden including other Western leaders.

The UN Security Council(UNSC) will meet on Tuesday to discuss the issue amid calls to release Suu Kyi. &nbsp;

The Myanmar army accused the NLD of voter fraud in the election held in November last year as several political activists were detained on Monday.

The Biden administration threatened an immediate review of sanctions to be "followed by appropriate action" as the military once again took control of the country. 
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After the military takeover of Myanmar, the Indian embassy in Yangon in an advisory cautioned Indian citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the country. Watch: "In view of the recent developments in Myanmar, all Indian citizens are required to take due precautions and avoid unnecessary travel," it said.

After the military takeover of Myanmar, the Indian embassy in Yangon in an advisory cautioned Indian citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the country. Watch: "In view of the recent developments in Myanmar, all Indian citizens are required to take due precautions and avoid unnecessary travel," it said. The Indian embassy in Yangon added that Air India flight which was scheduled for February 4 on Yangon-New Delhi sector has now been rescheduled for February 11 due to "unavoidable reasons". On Monday, Myanmar's military rulers had detained National League for Democracy(NLD) party leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior leaders of the party including President Win Myint. The Myanmar army installed an ex-general as president and handed over "legislative, judicial and executive powers" to Army chief Min Aung Hlaing, a move which was criticised US President Joe Biden including other Western leaders. The UN Security Council(UNSC) will meet on Tuesday to discuss the issue amid calls to release Suu Kyi. The Myanmar army accused the NLD of voter fraud in the election held in November last year as several political activists were detained on Monday. The Biden administration threatened an immediate review of sanctions to be "followed by appropriate action" as the military once again took control of the country.

Avoid unnecessary travel, Indian embassy in Myanmar issues advisory

Myanmar's military seized power on Monday in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other leaders of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party in early morning raids.

State of emergency declared in Myanmar for 1 year after Aung San Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi