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‘Heart-wrenching’: Pope Francis decries suffering of Myanmar refugeesA nonviolent civil disobedience movement is challenging military rule, but the junta's attempt to repress it with deadly force has fueled resistance.WorldJun 20, 2021
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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, 2021
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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, 2021
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Myanmar anti-coup protesters shun new year celebrations amid junta crackdownThe five-day New Year holiday, known as Thingyan, is usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples and high-spirited water-dousing on the streets.WorldApr 13, 2021
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Myanmar security forces kill 82 pro-democracy protesters in single day: reportsAt least 701 protesters and bystanders have been killed by security forces since the army’s takeover, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.WorldApr 11, 2021
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Myanmar’s economy could shrink 10% due to military coup unrest: World BankMyanmar anti-coup protesters staged more rallies on Friday after the military reportedly shot nine people dead a day earlier, while new sanctions were laid by the U.S. and Britain.WorldMar 26, 2021
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Myanmar military junta frees hundreds of anti-coup protesters amid silent strikePro-democracy activists switched planned to hold a silent strike on Wednesday, with a range of businesses from ride hailers to pharmacies planning to close in solidarity.WorldMar 23, 2021
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Myanmar doctors protest against military coup as police crackdowns claim more livesIn recent weeks, street protests have faded as a tactic in the face of rising deaths as police and soldiers have shot live fire into crowds and indiscriminately detained people.WorldMar 22, 2021
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International pressure on Myanmar military grows as more anti-coup protesters killedAsian neighbors, who have for years stuck to a code of not criticizing each other's internal problems, have joined the West in speaking out to urge an end to the violence.WorldMar 20, 2021
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Ousted Myanmar lawmakers eye criminal probe over military coup as violence continuesMilitary and police have used increasingly violent tactics to suppress demonstrations by supporters of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but that has not put off the protests.WorldMar 19, 2021
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