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UN Special Envoy on Myanmar condemns firing on protesters as 'bloodiest da
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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
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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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Myanmar's ousted lawmakers declare military as terrorist organisation
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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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Myanmar junta use snipers to fire on pro-democracy protesters, several dea
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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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Clashes between protesters, police in Iraq leave 1 killed, 14 injured
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Baghdad [Iraq], February 26 (ANI/Sputnik): One person died and 14 others were injured at an ongoing political protest in Iraq's southern Nasiriyah city as a result of clashes with law enforcement, Iraqi news agency Shafaq reported on Thursday, citing a source.
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Germany convicts Syrian regime officer of crimes against humanity
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Berlin [Germany], February 24 (ANI): A court in Germany convicted a former Syrian security officer on Wednesday of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity for his role in arresting and transporting protesters to an interrogation center known for torture.
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Myanmar coup: US designates two additional officials following violence in
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Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): Following the use of violence on the pro-democracy protesters in Mandalay by the Myanmar military, the United States on Monday (local time) designated two additional State Administrative Council (SAC) members, saying, Washington will continue to work with
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Facebook deletes main page of Myanmar military for 'incitement of violence
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Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 21 (ANI): Following the use of violence against pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar by the military, Facebook has deleted the main page of the Tatmadaw, another name for the country's military.
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US stands with people of Myanmar, condemns violence on protesters in Manda
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Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): The United States on Saturday (local time) condemned the firing on pro-democracy supporters by the Myanmar security forces in Mandalay, which led to the death of two people.
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Myanmar coup: UN chief condemns use of deadly violence in Mandalay
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Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 21 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday (local time) condemned the use of "deadly violence" in Myanmar, which left two people dead and several injured.
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UK will consider further action against those crushing democracy in Myanma
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London [UK], February 21 (ANI): After the Myanmar police opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the city of Mandalay, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab Sunday condemned the shooting and said the UK will consider further action against those crushing democracy.
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2 killed, several injured after Myanmar police opens fire on anti-coup pro
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Mandalay [Myanmar], February 20 (ANI): The Myanmar police opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the city of Mandalay on Saturday, killing two people and wounding dozens, according to witnesses.
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