Thousands flee into Thailand following Myanmar air strikes

The Security Council is likely to hold closed consultations on the escalating situation in Myanmar, UN diplomats said Sunday

Myanmar protesters defy curfew; media outlets ordered shut

Large-scale protests have occurred daily in many cities and towns since Myanmar's military seized power

So, like Shakespeare’s tragic heroes, she may well ask if the price she paid for achieving her ambition was worth it?

The increasingly deadly violence could galvanise the international community, which has responded fitfully so far

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to streets regularly over the past month to oppose the coup

The move, which takes effect immediately, applies to the military and entities controlled by the armed forces on both Facebook and Instagram

Suu Kyi, 75, spent nearly 15 years under house arrest for her efforts to end military rule

UN special rapporteur Tom Andrews said he feared the situation was spiralling out of control

Protesters seeking freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi and other party members detained by the military

The reason given for the transfer of power is voter fraud in the elections held last November, which must be the weakest excuse