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Former Mali PM charged over social media post supporting political prisone
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Mali PM Moussa Mara has been jailed for a social media post supporting political prisoners. He faces charges of undermining state authority and spreading false information. His trial is set for September 29, amid growing repression under Mali's military rulers following recent pro-dem
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Hundreds march in Niger demanding withdrawal of US troops
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Hundreds of people erupted in protest on the streets of the Niger capital, demanding the withdrawal of US troops after the military rulers further shifted their strategy by ending a defence accord with the US and welcoming Russian military instructors, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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Niger coup supporters stages protest in Niamey, calls for French ambassado
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Thousands of people supporting the new military rulers of the West African Country, Niger rallied near a military base housing French soldiers on Saturday, demanding that France withdraw its ambassadors and troops from the country as sought by the new Junta establishment, Al Jazeera reported
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Senior military-linked election official shot dead by rebels in Myanmar
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to authorities, insurgents shot and killed the deputy chairman of Myanmar's military-appointed election commission in the nation's commercial hub Yangon. This is the most recent high-profile murder connected to the country's military rulers, reported Al Jazeera.
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Myanmar: Military rulers extend state of emergency in a bid to delay polls
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Military-governed Myanmar declared a state of emergency for a year when it took power and has since extended it twice for six months each time. The most recent one expires on Wednesday.
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UN: Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], February 23 (ANI): Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by the UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday.
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Myanmar coup can lead to disaster for China's interests: Report
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], September 12 (ANI): The Myanmar coup that removed elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and positioned the country's army into power could prove to be a disaster for China's interests in the region, as the new military rulers crave greater autonomy from Beijing, a media report
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US slaps sanctions on Myanmar's state gem company
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Myanmar's state gem company in a bid to cut the "economic resource" of the country's military rulers.
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Military coup: UK, Canada sanction Myanmar generals for human rights viola
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], February 19 (ANI): The United Kingdom and Canada on Thursday (local time) imposed sanctions on Myanmar's military rulers for launching a coup against the civilian government.
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Sudan protesters, army agree on power-sharing deal
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Khartoum [Sudan], Aug 3 (ANI): Sudan's military rulers and the main opposition coalition on Saturday reached an agreement on the power-sharing deal, the African Union said, after lengthy negotiations following the toppling of long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir.
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