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Obama 'appalled' by violence against anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama on Monday (local time) said he was "appalled" by the violence against civilians in Myanmar following a military coup in February.
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ASEAN countries urge Myanmar's military chief to end violence
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 25 (ANI): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have urged the head of Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who took power in a coup on February 1, to end the violent crackdown in the country.
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740 people killed so far in Myanmar since Feb 1 military coup
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 24 (ANI): As violence continues to intensify in Myanmar, 740 people have been confirmed to be killed since the military takeover on February 1, according to Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).
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US sanctions 2 State-owned Myanmar businesses
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): The United States has imposed sanctions on two state-owned Burmese companies in an attempt to deprive Myanmar's military leaders of a major source of income, the Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Wednesday.
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Blinken, Jaishankar reiterate commitment for restoration of democracy in M
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time) spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Myanmar and both the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values and mutual support for the restoration of demo
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Russia, China protecting own interests; thwarting global response to Myanm
Updated : 4 years, 11 months 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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India assures commitment to engage on measures for democratic transition i
Updated : 4 years, 11 months 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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Over dozen killed in Myanmar military's crackdown on protestors: Report
Updated : 4 years, 11 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 : 4 years, 11 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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China warns ASEAN countries to be alert to 'external forces' interference
Updated : 4 years, 11 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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HAL denies having business links with Myanmar's military
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has denied having any business links with the military forces in Myanmar.
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Children among dead, injured in Myanmar military airstrikes: Activists
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 31 (ANI): Children were among those killed and injured in airstrikes by Myanmar's military on an ethnic rebel-controlled area in the country's southeast, humanitarian aid groups said, as junta forces stepped up their offensive in the region.
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