Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Myanmar generals, as protests broke out for the second week against the military coup in the country. Watch: The Quad group consisting of India, United States, Japan and Australia in a joint statement called for return to democracy in Myanmar.

Britain, Canada impose sanctions on Myanmar generals amid protests

It's been 17 days since the military seized power in Myanmar. Protests against the coup are escalating. From Buddhist monks to civil servants to taxi drivers, people from all walks of life want the world to stand up for Myanmar. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 17 days of military rule in Myanmar

A third consecutive night of internet blackout was seen in Myanmar as protests continued against the military coup in the country. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who has recently been acquitted from impeachment, slammed Republican Mitch McConnell calling him a "dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack".

Morning news brief: Myanmar coup updates, latest on Trump, and more

Myanmar experienced another night of internet blackout as the net continued to be shut for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as protests continued against the military junta's coup.

Myanmar military blocks internet for third consecutive night amid protests

In Myanmar, protests show no signs of letting up despite internet shutdowns. Myanmar's people are protesting against the February 1 military coup and demand that the Aung San Suu Kyi and members of her ousted government be freed from detention.

Myanmar: Protests show no signs of letting up

Swarms of thousands of protesters marched the streets in Myanmar on Wednesday while continuing to reject the army’s claims that the people support the coup. The army asserted that people had given support to overthrowing Aung San Suu Kyi.

Protesters in Myanmar reconvene, reject military's claims of public support for coup

Demonstrators hold posters of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during the ongoing protest against the military coup.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi brought to court without any warning

The citizens of Myanmar continue to write to WION. They seem determined to challenge the Military rule. Our Executive Editor WION's Palki Sharma reads some responses.

Gravitas: WION reads responses from Myanmar

On Sunday, armoured vehicles and trucks filled with soldiers were on the streets of Myanmar to 'crush the protests'. There was an internet shutdown- as the security forces cracked down on the citizens during the night. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what happened.

Gravitas: Myanmar's military is now on the streets

The US opposition is demanding an independent, 9/11 style Commission to investigate the former US President Donald Trump's role in the Capitol riots. Meanwhile, Myanmar locals are still at war with the army against the military coup.

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Situation in Myanmar appeared to be worsening as military junta deployed armoured vehicles in major cities including Yangon on Monday. The military imposed hours-long internet blackout and extra troop movement was seen at key locations in Yangon.

Myanmar protests: Armoured vehicles deployed in Yangon, protests erupt after internet blackout

Myanmar's new military rulers have stepped up measure like arresting the politicians and activists after rolling back laws, protecting freedom as well as the privacy.

Myanmar: Army orders arrest of coup opponents

Myanmar army has once again blocked internet services in the country while the troops rally on streets to break several ongoing protests demanding an immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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The situation in Myanmar appeared to be worsening as security forces opened fire on Monday to disperse protesters in the city of Mandalay, the media outlet Frontier Myanmar reported.

Myanmar security forces open fire to disperse protesters in Mandalay

Anti-Coup protests in Myanmar is now joined by the break dancers, the protests have taken a new route as the protesters also get creative in the coup. The protesters even used the Spiderman figure to alert the military to stay out of the politics. The creative route is not just limited to the heroic figures but also the use of the breakdance concept has also taken place a way to condemn the military coup.

Anti-Coup Protests took a Creative route in Myanmar

In a statement in United Nations, China dismisses the Military coup as an internal matter of the country and refuses to condemn the Myanmar coup. Chinese Ambassador said, "we are in touch with relevant parties in Myanmar".

Chinese Ambassador refuses to condemn Myanmar Coup in United Nation

The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump in the impeachment trial. Majority of Republicans backed Trump as the former president survives yet another impeachment. A White House staffer who threatened a reporter that he would ''destroy" her career submitted his resignation.

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It is the second week of protest in Myanmar, and citizens have refused to back down. People have already started to hit the streets and demand an end to the military power grab. Demonstrations in Yangon have been gaining momentum.

Anti-Coup rallies in the Myanmar is gaining momentum

United Nations human rights Counsel held a special session to address the crisis in Myanmar. The 47 members Geneva forum adopted a resolution unanimously without a vote with Russia and china dissociating themselves from consensus.

UN rights body unanimously adopts Myanmar Resolution

Rallies against the Military in Myanmar is gaining momentum

United Nations human rights council held a special session to address the crisis in Myanmar. The 47 member geneva forum adopted a resolution unanimously without a vote with Russia and China disassociating themselves from the consensus.

UNHRC holds special session on Myanmar

The military government in Myanmar has increasingly used nighttime arrests, legal threats, a curfew and a ban on large gatherings to tame weeklong anti-coup protests that have spread from the cities to the countryside.

Myanmar may target free speech in effort to stifle protests

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing urged demonstrators to end their protest citing coronavirus fears on Thursday as people from all walks of life continued their protest across the country demanding the restoration of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's government.

Myanmar military warns protesters to return to work amid nationwide demonstrations

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Britain, Canada impose sanctions on Myanmar generals amid protests

Gravitas: 17 days of military rule in Myanmar

Morning news brief: Myanmar coup updates, latest on Trump, and more

Myanmar military blocks internet for third consecutive night amid protests

Myanmar: Protests show no signs of letting up

Protesters in Myanmar reconvene, reject military's claims of public support for coup

Myanmar: Suu Kyi brought to court without any warning

Gravitas: WION reads responses from Myanmar

Gravitas: Myanmar's military is now on the streets

Morning news brief: Another investigation for Capitol riots, Myanmar internet ban, and more

Myanmar protests: Armoured vehicles deployed in Yangon, protests erupt after internet blackout

Myanmar: Army orders arrest of coup opponents

Myanmar: Army orders arrest of coup opponents

Morning news brief: Trump's possible return to White House, another epidemic declared, and more

Myanmar security forces open fire to disperse protesters in Mandalay

Anti-Coup Protests took a Creative route in Myanmar

Chinese Ambassador refuses to condemn Myanmar Coup in United Nation

Morning news brief: Trump acquitted, White House staffer resigns, and more

Anti-Coup rallies in the Myanmar is gaining momentum

UN rights body unanimously adopts Myanmar Resolution

Rallies against the Military in Myanmar is gaining momentum

UNHRC holds special session on Myanmar

Myanmar may target free speech in effort to stifle protests

Myanmar military warns protesters to return to work amid nationwide demonstrations