Coup

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

Adam Castillo, a former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar who is based in Yangon where he runs a security firm, was stopped at an airport after traveling to the country.

Soldiers from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) patrol on a vehicle, next to an area destroyed by Myanmar's airstrike in Myawaddy, the Thailand-Myanmar border town under the control of a coalition of rebel forces led by the Karen National Union, in Myanmar, April 15, 2024.
A Turkish police officer and armored vehicle outside Istanbul Courthouse, March 26, 2019; illustrative.

Turkey detains 88 in nationwide raids over alleged links to group accused of 2016 coup attempt

Police officers stand guard at a polling station inside a school ahead of a general election, in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, December 27, 2025.

Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, attends an interview with Reuters in Brasilia, Brazil December 19, 2025.

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter


Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker

Reuters could not independently verify the reports and a military spokesman did not answer a phone call seeking comment.

Protesters flash a three-finger salute during a march to protest against Myanmar military coup, in Taipei

Myanmar pins murder, treason charges on protester; air strikes in east

Wai Moe Naing, a 25-year-old Muslim, has emerged as one of the most high-profile leaders of opposition to the Feb. 1 coup that overhrew an elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ethnic minority Karen troops are seen after setting fire to a building inside a Myanmar army outpost near the Thai border, which is seen from the Thai side on the Thanlwin, also known as Salween, riverbank in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand, April 28, 2021.

Youths in black: Myanmar protesters train to fight junta

A founder of the group said her United Defense Force was made up of protesters against the Feb. 1 coup who had fled crackdowns in which hundreds of demonstrators have been killed by security forces.

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

Fighting in Myanmar erupts near Thai border

Myanmar's army made no immediate comment. It historically proclaimed itself the one institution that can keep the multi-ethnic country of over 53 million people together.

Protesters cover with makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar

Jordan's Royal Drama: No coup, just a big crisis

The discontent in the kingdom has reached the royals, and this is where changes can happen.

Jordan’s King Abdullah (second right) poses with his brothers (left to right) Prince Hashem, Prince Faisel, Crown Prince Hamzah and Prince Ali (R) during a family photo after the marriage of Crown Prince Hamza to his bride Princess Noor at the Royal Palace in Amman on August 30, 2003

Myanmar security forces arrest prominent leader of anti-coup campaign

State media said a famous actor, Zin Wine, and singer Po Po, both known for their support of the democracy movement, had also been arrested.

Demonstrators flash a three-finger salute during a protest against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar April 13, 2021. Courtesy of Dawei Watch/via REUTERS

Ten Myanmar police officers killed by anti-junta ethnic armies - report

More than 600 people have been killed by the military in the crackdown on protests against the coup.

Protesters cover with makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar

11 dead as Myanmar protesters fight troops with hunting rifles, firebombs

Fighting continued into Thursday morning and at least 11 protesters were killed and about 20 wounded, the media said. There was no word of any casualties among the soldiers.

People flash a three-finger salute as they attend the funeral of victims shot dead during the anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Myanmar's military seizes country's London embassy

The ambassador said he was locked out when he spoke to local media, describing the incident as "a kind of coup, in the middle of London.”

Demonstrators protest against the military coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 6, 2021.

Jordan's King Abdullah says sedition quashed, country stable

"Nothing comes close to what I felt - shock, pain and anger - as a brother and guardian of the Hashemite family and a leader of this dear people," King Abdullah said in a letter.

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.