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71 journalists arrested in Myanmar since February: UN
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], April 16 (ANI): At least 71 journalists have been arrested by Myanmar authorities since the military coup in February, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Thursday.
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UN says Myanmar security forces killed at least 51 children, calls for res
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], April 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Nations is calling on the Myanmar security forces to refrain from violence against children after at least 51 children were killed since the military coup in February, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
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Myanmar: 701 killed, 3,100 people detained, 650 arrest warrants issued dur
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], April 12 (ANI): Since February 1 coup by the Myanmar military, at least 701 people have been killed, 3,100 people detained, and 650 arrest warrants were issued during the protests.
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Russia, China protecting own interests; thwarting global response to Myanm
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 12 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday it was "no surprise" that Moscow and Beijing were blocking efforts at the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo as the international efforts to halt the violence in Myanmar is yet to yield result
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Over 80 killed in Myanmar's Bago as security forces use heavy weapons agai
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 11 (ANI): Over 80 people were killed in Myanmar's central town of Bago on Friday as military and police forces continue their crackdown against protestors using heavy weapons, NHK reported citing a human rights group.
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Myanmar military deploys Chinese drones to monitor protesters: Report
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 10 (ANI): Myanmar's military has deployed Chinese drones to support its operations against the protestors in the country, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
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India assures commitment to engage on measures for democratic transition i
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], April 10 (ANI): India on Friday (local time) at the United Nations Security Council stated that there should be no falling back on the path to democracy in Myanmar and assured its commitment to engage on measures to accelerate and support the democratic transition in the count
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US slaps sanctions on Myanmar's state gem company
Updated : 5 years, 2 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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Over dozen killed in Myanmar military's crackdown on protestors: Report
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 8 (ANI): Over a dozen people were killed on Wednesday as the Myanmar military continues its crackdown against anti-coup protestors despite international outcry.
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Myanmar ambassador 'locked out' of London embassy
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], April 8 (ANI): Myanmar's ambassador to the UK said he has been locked out of the London embassy in what he described as another "coup."
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SC to hear plea seeking release, protection of Rohingya refugees in J-K to
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court will pass its order on a petition seeking release and protection of over 150 Rohingya refugees in Jammu and Kashmir.
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China warns ASEAN countries to be alert to 'external forces' interference
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): China has called on Southeast Asian nations to be on alert against external interference in Myanmar as the military junta in the country faces international criticism and pressure to restore the civilian government.
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