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US expresses concern over Myanmar military's restrictions on peaceful gath
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): The United States on Monday (local time) expressed concern over the Myanmar military's recent move to restrict public gatherings following a coup, and expressed support to the democratically-elected government and the rights of freedom and expression of the
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Myanmar's military abolishes NLD govt's peace mechanism
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 9 (ANI): Following the military coup in Myanmar, the military has disbanded the National reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC), the leading internal peace process mechanism of the previous National League for Democracy (NLD) government, while arresting some of
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Myanmar military coup: Curfew imposed in 7 townships of Mandalay
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], February 8 (ANI): Days after the military coup in Myanmar, curfew has been imposed in seven townships in the country's second-biggest city, Mandalay, to stop the people from protesting against the junta rule.
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Protest grows in Myanmar after military coup, demonstrators demand release
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Naypyidaw [Myanmar], February 8 (ANI): Days after the military coup in Myanmar, thousands of people have continued to participate in protest marches across the country, including the downtown Yangon, calling for the release of detainees.
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Around 300 Myanmar lawmakers sign declaration rejecting junta rule
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 6 (ANI): Days after the military coup in Myanmar, almost 300 lawmakers have signed a declaration rejecting the military junta rule and also promised to continue their fight for democracy.
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Myanmar's coup reveals cracks in divided region
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, February 6 (ANI): The Myanmar military's brazen coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically-elected government has sent shockwaves across Southeast Asia and revealed new cracks in their increasingly trade-driven collective bloc, reported Asia Times.
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After Facebook, Myanmar Army blocks Twitter, Instagram
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 6 (ANI): After blocking Facebook in the name of public interest and state stability, the Myanmar Army further expanded its internet crackdown by ordering a block on Twitter and Instagram, days after seizing power in a coup.
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Indonesia, Malaysia seek special meeting of ASEAN following military coup
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], February 5 (ANI): Indonesia and Malaysia on Friday said that they are trying to set up a special meeting of foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations to discuss the situation in Myanmar following the military coup.
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Biden calls on Myanmar military to relinquish power, release detainees
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): US President Joe Biden, on Thursday (local time), called on the military in Myanmar, that took control of the country earlier this week through a coup, "to relinquish seized power "and free all officials and advocates detained.
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India to continue humanitarian assistance to Myanmar
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New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): India on Thursday said that it will continue its humanitarian assistance to Myanmar and is monitoring the situation.
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Myanmar military blocks Facebook, social media as anger simmers against co
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 4 (ANI): Myanmar Army has temporarily blocked Facebook and other messaging services in the name of public interest and state stability, Xinhua reported citing a statement issued by Telenor, one of the four operators running in the country.
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Aung San Suu Kyi charged for illegally importing walkie-talkies after mili
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 3 (ANI): Days after the coup by Myanmar military, the police on Wednesday charged State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for "illegally" importing at least 10 walkie-talkies.
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