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293 journalists jailed in 2021 globally, quarter from China, Myanmar: CPJ
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 10 (ANI): As many as 293 media workers were put behind bars globally in 2021, said the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
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COVID-19 cases rise to 525,750 in Myanmar
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], December 9 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 525,750 in Myanmar after 347 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Ministry of Health on Thursday.
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UN Security Council slams sentencing of ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 9 (ANI): The UN Security Council (UNSC) has expressed "deep concern" over this week's conviction and sentencing of Myanmar's ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, former President Win Myint and others.
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US State Dept Counselor travels to Asia for talks on stability, maritime o
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department said in a statement on Wednesday that Counselor Derek Chollet will travel to Cambodia and Indonesia on December 8-13 to hold discussions on key regional issues, including the burgeoning crisis in Myanmar, the State.
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Myanmar reports 398 new COVID-19 infections, 5 more deaths
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], December 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Myanmar reported 398 new COVID-19 infections with daily positivity rate of 2.1 percent in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
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Myanmar resident arrested in connection with drugs seizure worth over Rs 5
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tengnoupal (Manipur) [India], December 8 (ANI): A Myanmar resident was arrested in connection with the seizure of drugs worth over Rs 500 crore from Moreh town in Tengnoupal district of Manipur on Tuesday.
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Human Rights Watch slams Myanmar junta's verdict in 'fabricated charges' a
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], December 8 (ANI): Myanmar's junta should immediately quash the verdict against Aung San Suu Kyi, who on December 6 was found guilty of inciting public unrest and breaching COVID-19 restrictions and sentenced to four years in prison, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Wednes
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Myanmar military carries out arson attack on militia forces, kills 11
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], December 8 (ANI): Myanmar junta troops on Tuesday allegedly burnt 11 civilians to death, in what seems to be a retaliation to militia attacks.
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Myanmar reports 367 new COVID-19 infections, tally rises to 525,005
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], December 7 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 525,005 in Myanmar after 367 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
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Myanmar's National Unity Government asks Japan to recognize its legitimacy
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Naypyidaw, [Myanmar], December 7 (ANI): Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) has asked Japan to be recognized as a legitimate governing body, local media reported citing sources on Tuesday.
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Cambodian PM to visit Myanmar next month
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], December 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen will visit Myanmar on Jan. 7 and 8, his personal spokesman said here on Tuesday.
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UNGA delays action on Afghanistan, Myanmar's bid for seats
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 7 (ANI): The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to defer a decision on who will represent Afghanistan and Myanmar at the world body.
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