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Beijing faces rising dilemma in Myanmar crisis after torching of several C
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 18 (ANI): China faces a rising dilemma in the ongoing crisis in Myanmar after unknown assailants torched at least ten Chinese-financed factories in Yangon's Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone on Sunday.
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Over 200 people killed in Myanmar since Feb 1 coup: UN Rights Chief
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 18 (ANI): As violence continues to intensify in Myanmar with the military using deadly violence against anti-coup protesters, over 200 people have been killed since the takeover on February 1, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to CNN.
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COVID-19 infections rise to 142,190 in Myanmar
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 17 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of COVID-19 infections has risen to 142,190 in Myanmar on Wednesday, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry.
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Myanmar junta imposes death penalty for treason, dissent
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 17 (ANI): Amid growing violence in Myanmar following the February 1 coup, the ruling military on Tuesday imposed a death penalty as a possible punishment for treason, dissent, and other offenses against the government.
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China's role in Myanmar highlighted after several Beijing-owned factories
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Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 16 (ANI): Myanmar authorities declared martial law in parts of Yangon after several Chinese-owned garment factories were torched on Sunday over Beijing being supportive of the military for the coup thereby threatening the country's fragile economy.
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At least five people shot dead during anti-coup demonstration in Myanmar
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 14 (ANI): At least five people were shot dead in Myanmar on Sunday for participating in demonstrations against February's coup.
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8 killed in Myanmar, protesters continue to defy night curfew
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 14 (ANI): At least eight people were killed in Myanmar Saturday as security forces opened fire on protesters, including those who continue to defy a nighttime curfew to demonstrate against February's coup.
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COVID-19 case count rises to 142,136 in Myanmar
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 14 (ANI/Xinhua): The total count of COVID-19 cases has risen to 142,136 in Myanmar, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry.
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Myanmar security forces use stun grenades, arrest people at night
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Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 7 (ANI): Launching a fresh crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, Myanmar security forces arrested several people on Saturday night, opened fire and used stun grenades in Yangon.
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COVID-19 cases rise to 142,023 in Myanmar
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of COVID-19 infections has risen to 142,023 in Myanmar on Saturday, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry.
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Myanmar: India embassy 'deeply saddened' as 18 people killed during protes
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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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Myanmar transporting 'unknown' goods from China via unregistered flights,
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Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 27 (ANI): Unregistered flights from China have been landing every night in Myanmar carrying unknown goods and personnel from China, for over a week now, despite a ban on international flights by the Myanmar military, which took over the country in a recent coup,
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