Military Coup
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11 more protesters killed in Myanmar as military intensifies crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations
Naypyitaw: At least 11 more people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday as the security forces have heavily intensified the crackdown on protests against last month’s military coup, local media reported. The…
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UK further sanctions Myanmar military figures for role in coup
London: The United Kingdom, on Thursday, sanctioned another six military top-ranking officers of the Myanmar army, including Commander in Chief General Min Aung Hlaing, for human rights violations following the February 1…
- India
India wants a stable Myanmar, says Army Chief
New Delhi: In his first comment on the military coup in Myanmar, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Wednesday asserted that India wants a “stable” Myanmar. During a virtual conference on…
- Technology
Facebook removes Myanmar military’s main news page
Nay Pyi Taw: Facebook on Sunday removed the main news page run by Myanmar’s military, citing violation of its rules prohibiting the incitement of violence. The move comes a day after two people…
- World
China, Russia pull out from UNHRC resolution on Myanmar
Geneva: China and Russia on Friday pulled out from a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on the situation in Myanmar following the military coup on February 1, reported NHK World.…
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Japan lawmakers demand effective sanctions against Myanmar military coup leaders
Tokyo: Japanese lawmakers have planned to urge the government to work with the US and the European Union (EU) to impose effective sanctions against the military leaders in Myanmar following the coup…
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Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
Yangon: As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city on Sunday to protest last week’s coup, their spirits were lifted by the return of internet services…
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Bangladesh steps up security along border with Myanmar to prevent influx of Rohingyas
Dhaka: Bangladesh said on Wednesday that it has stepped up security along its border with Myanmar to prevent a fresh influx of Rohingyas amid speculation that the coup in the neighbouring nation could…
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US calls detentions in Myanmar a coup, promises sanctions
Washington: The military detention of Myanmar’s civilian leaders was a coup, US State Department officials said on Tuesday and promised sanctions and other measures targeting the very small circle of military generals responsible.…
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Rohingya refugees fear returning to Myanmar after coup
Dhaka: Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh condemned the military coup in their homeland and said it makes them more fearful to return. A counterinsurgency operation by Myanmar’s military in…
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President Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after coup
Washington: Calling the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar a direct assault on its transition to democracy, US President Joe Biden on Monday threatened to slap new sanctions on the country after the…
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Bangladesh condemns military coup in Myanmar
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Monday condemned the military coup in Myanmar, where prominent civilian leaders were detained. An official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “Bangladesh firmly adheres to and…
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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi detained in a possible military coup
Yangon: Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and other senior officials have been detained by the military on early Monday. The information was confirmed by the spokesperson…
- World
Myanmar faces threat of military coup
New Delhi: Just two months after Aung Sun Suu Kyis National League for Democracy (NLD) swept the general elections in Myanmar, the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia is facing the threat of…
