Coup

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

The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.

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

 A woman crosses a street as motorists engage a crossroad in Cotonou following rumors of a possible coup in the country on December 7, 2025. Benin's President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power.

Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control

Soldiers patrol on the main road in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, November 21, 2025.

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau


Tunisian president sacks prime minister, freezes parliament

Crowds of people quickly flooded the capital and other cities, cheering and honking car horns.

Presidential candidate Kais Saied speaks during a news conference after the announcement of the results in the first round of Tunisia's presidential election

Turkey in foreign policy precarious 5 years after coup attempt - analysis

Facing a decline in the economy and his poll numbers, Erdogan is now trying to mend ties with Washington

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the US embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018

I wouldn't 'do a coup' with Milley, Trump says of top US general

US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, had privately acknowledged concerns that Trump might attempt to draw in the military to quash dissent.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Infamous Israeli lobbyist for Myanmar Junta ceases efforts; wasn't paid

Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.

A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

The wild world of the Mossad in Sudan - analysis

Could normalization between Israel and Sudan endangered by internal Israeli rivalries?

A Sudanese demonstrator, seeking to revive a push for civilian rule in ongoing tumult since the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir more than two months ago, makes a victory sign during a demonstration in Khartoum, Sudan, June 27, 2019

Jordan ex-royal court chief faces trial over alleged monarchy plot

Prosecutors referred the case to the court of Bassem Awadallah, an ex-royal court chief and finance minister who played a big role in the drive to liberalize Jordan's economy, and Sherif Hassan.

JORDAN’S KING Abdullah reviews the honour guard before the opening of the second ordinary session of 17th Session of Parliament in Amman IN 2014.

Myanmar military fails to quell protests four months after coup

Despite a ferocious crackdown by security forces, Myanmar's military is still struggling to impose order after arresting Aung San Suu Kyi and senior leaders of her party.

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

Military detain Mali's president, prime minister & defense minister

President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane & defense minister Souleymane Doucoure were all taken to a military base in Kati outside the capital Bamako, the sources said.

The new interim president of Mali Bah Ndaw is sworn in during the Inauguration ceremony in Bamako, Mali September 25, 2020.

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.