myanmar violence
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Myanmar military general to face grilling from Asian leaders over coup violenceGen. Min Aung Hlaing's decision to face the Association of Southeast Asian Nations offers a rare chance for the 10-nation bloc to directly deal with the general behind the coup.WorldApr 24
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Prisoners in Myanmar pardoned by military junta, unclear if protesters among themThe move comes as daily protests against the Feb. 1 ouster of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi continue, as does the use of deadly force against them.WorldApr 17
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Myanmar anti-coup protesters stage ‘silent strike’ to mourn over 700 deadStreets in the main city of Yangon were largely deserted, residents said, while black-clad protesters held small rallies in half a dozen cities and towns, media reported.WorldApr 16
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Myanmar information blackout worsens with internet limited, satellites seizedIt was unclear if the internet interruptions for at least two service providers, MBT and Infinite Networks, were temporary.WorldApr 8
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U.N. strongly condemns violence in Myanmar, doesn’t threaten actionThe press statement expressed ``deep concern at the rapidly deteriorating situation'' in Myanmar and reiterated the council's call on the military ``to exercise utmost restraint.''WorldApr 1
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Canada’s defence chief to join allies in condemning Myanmar junta’s violenceThe joint statement, obtained ahead of its planned release this weekend, is a rare declaration by the most senior military commanders from countries around the world.CanadaMar 27
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Myanmar protesters voice defiance against military coup with overnight vigilsMany staged candle-lit protests on Saturday night and into Sunday in defiance of crackdowns by the security forces and the killing of nearly 250 people since the Feb. 1 coup.PoliticsMar 21
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Myanmar coup’s escalating violence raises pressure for more sanctionsThe U.N. special envoy on Friday urged the Security Council to act to quell junta violence that this week killed about 50 demonstrators and injured scores more.WorldMar 7
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Myanmar anti-coup protesters face tear gas as UN envoy urges actionThe Feb. 1 military coup ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi after her National League for Democracy Party won 82 per cent of the vote in November elections.WorldMar 5
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Rohingya still fleeing killings, burning of homes in Myanmar, UN saysThe UN human rights chief questioned a top Myanmar official's assertion that the government is committed to defending the rights of all.WorldJul 4, 2018
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