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UN Special Envoy on Myanmar condemns firing on protesters as 'bloodiest da
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], March 4 (ANI): Condemning Wednesday's firing on the pro-democracy protesters by the Myanmar military, UN Special Envoy for Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener has said that it was the "bloodiest day" since the February 1 coup.
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11 more protesters killed in Myanmar as military intensifies crackdown on
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 3 (ANI): 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.
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Amid reports of being fired, Myanmar UN ambassador claims legitimacy
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], March 3 (ANI): Amid reports of being fired, Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun on Wednesday sent letters to the world body insisting that he remains the legitimate representative of his country, reported NHK World.
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Kamala Harris talks to Australian PM, discusses cooperation on China, Indo
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 3 (ANI): US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday and discussed cooperation on global and regional challenges, including those posed by climate change, China and Myanmar.
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ASEAN ministers prepare for Myanmar talks over escalating violence
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], March 2 (ANI): Amid escalating violence in Myanmar after the February 1 coup, the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday prepared for a special meeting with the country's ruling military to open a channel to tackle its escalatin
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Myanmar's ousted lawmakers declare military as terrorist organisation
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 1 (ANI): Days after Myanmar's military used snipers to fire on pro-democracy protesters, members of the civilian government, which was overthrown by the military on February 1, has declared the junta as a terrorist organisation on Monday.
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Would India benefit from businesses relocating from Myanmar?
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Singapore, March 1 (ANI): When Myanmar's military seized power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders in the early hours of February 1, they would have anticipated a civilian uprising, international condemnation, and likely trade and financial sanctions.
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US preparing more measures against Myanmar: White House
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 1 (ANI): The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday.
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Myanmar: India embassy 'deeply saddened' as 18 people killed during protes
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], March 1 (ANI): India embassy here said it is deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Yangon and other cities of Myanmar as police fired on protestors on Sunday, and urged all stakeholders to "exercise restraint and resolve issues through dialogue" in a peaceful manner.
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China's role under scanner in Myanmar coup
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 28 (ANI): With most nations condemning military takeover in Myanmar and arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, there have been reports that China has been supporting the coup.
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Myanmar protests intensifying; thanks to Internet, rise of young generatio
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 28 (ANI): Lauding the efforts of the Internet and the rise of the young generation, Min Ko Naing, an activist who led a pro-democracy movement in the country in the 1980s said that the protests in Myanmar are growing stronger than the one in 1988, reported NHK Worl
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Myanmar junta use snipers to fire on pro-democracy protesters, several dea
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 28 (ANI): Several people were killed and more than 50 pro-democracy protesters have been arrested by the Myanmar military junta on Sunday as thousands took to the streets for a second general strike against the regime.
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