Civil War in Myanmar: What You Need To Know

“In order to try to curb the growth of this movement, the junta has shut down the internet numerous times, and most recently have attacked telecommunication equipment which deprives the people from ways of communication. This recent attack that occurred on September 17th, took away internet access for approximately seven-hundred thousand people. The frequent suppression of the people’s voices are clear attempts of the junta establishment to maintain power and control in the country.”

GlobalHannah GarnerOctober 3, 2021Myanmar, Foreign Policy, Ethnic Cleansing, Junta, DictatorshipComment

The Global Reaction to Myanmar’s Coup

“Myanmar has been historically isolated due to the strife in the region. The recent coup is garnering a mixture of international reactions that could have negative effects on both the people of Myanmar and the countries themselves.“

GlobalBrennan MaynardMarch 22, 2021MyanmarComment

Myanmar’s Democratic Backslide Results in Military Coup

“The military coup d’etat on February 1st comes after a sordid decade of politics in Myanmar. Tens of thousands of people protested in Myanmar last week after the military staged a coup on the pretense of an ignored fraudulent election. Protesters wore the colors of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party and used symbols such as the three-finger salute, from The Hunger Games, marching against the military takeover over the government.”