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Hong Kong govt calls for tighter supervision of city's public broadcaster
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, February 24 (ANI): The Hong Kong government has called for tighter supervision of city's public broadcaster by government-appointed advisers, a move seen by pro-democracy activists as an attempt to restrict freedom of the press.
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Myanmar coup: US designates two additional officials following violence in
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): Following the use of violence on the pro-democracy protesters in Mandalay by the Myanmar military, the United States on Monday (local time) designated two additional State Administrative Council (SAC) members, saying, Washington will continue to work with
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US continues to stand with Burmese people voicing aspirations for peace an
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 22 (ANI): The US continues to stand with the people of Burma as they voice their aspirations for peace and democracy and it calls on the military to stop violence, release all those unjustly detained and cease attacks on journalists and activists, according to US
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Jaishankar meets Maldivian Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, says 'Building democra
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that 'building democracy was the big project in the Maldives', after meeting Maldivian Speaker Mohamed Nasheed.
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Facebook deletes main page of Myanmar military for 'incitement of violence
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 21 (ANI): Following the use of violence against pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar by the military, Facebook has deleted the main page of the Tatmadaw, another name for the country's military.
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US stands with people of Myanmar, condemns violence on protesters in Manda
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): The United States on Saturday (local time) condemned the firing on pro-democracy supporters by the Myanmar security forces in Mandalay, which led to the death of two people.
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Myanmar coup: UN chief condemns use of deadly violence in Mandalay
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 21 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday (local time) condemned the use of "deadly violence" in Myanmar, which left two people dead and several injured.
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UK will consider further action against those crushing democracy in Myanma
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], February 21 (ANI): After the Myanmar police opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the city of Mandalay, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab Sunday condemned the shooting and said the UK will consider further action against those crushing democracy.
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2 killed, several injured after Myanmar police opens fire on anti-coup pro
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Mandalay [Myanmar], February 20 (ANI): The Myanmar police opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the city of Mandalay on Saturday, killing two people and wounding dozens, according to witnesses.
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Democratic progress is under assault: Biden warns European allies
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time) warned that "democratic progress is under assault" in the United States and Europe as he pledged support for the transatlantic alliance and called on countries to work together to address shared challenges.
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Woman shot during protest dies, first known casualty of Myanmar pro-democr
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 19 (ANI): A woman who was shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in the Myanmar capital died on Friday, reported CNN citing a family member.
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India reiterates call for rule of democratic transition in Myanmar at 3rd
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): India at the third Quad Ministerial Meeting on Thursday reiterated upholding the rule of law and a transition to democracy in Myanmar, whose military recently took over the country in a coup, arrested its civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi an
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