Tag: #Yangon
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Plumes of smoke rise from Yangon under martial law
Yangon, March 17 (AFP/APP): Plumes of smoke rose Wednesday above a part of Myanmar’s biggest city under martial law which has turned into a battle zone, with burning barricades and security forces firing at unarmed anti-coup protesters. Traumatised residents have fled the industrial neighbourhood in Yangon that has become one of the flashpoint sites in a nationwide…
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Junta Declares Martial Law in Two Myanmar Townships: State Media
The Junta has declared martial law in two Myanmar townships, according to state media.
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200 peaceful protesters cordoned by Myanmar security forces: UN
Geneva, March 8 (AFP/APP):The United Nations said Monday that Myanmar security forces had cordoned some 200 peaceful protesters in Yangon, voicing concern about their safety and demanding they be allowed to leave. “We are deeply concerned about the fate of some 200 peaceful protesters — incl. women — who have been cordoned by security forces…
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Scores of Myanmar Citizens Waiting to Enter India: Officials
According to officials, scores of Myanmar citizens are waiting to enter India.
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Anti-Coup Protests Continue in Myanmar as UN Urged to Hear ‘Pleas’
Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as the UN is urged to hear ‘pleas’.
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Myanmar anti-coup protesters return after deadliest day
Defiant anti-coup protesters returned to cities and towns across Myanmar
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Three dead as Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown on anti-coup protests
Myanmar security forces shot dead at least three protesters as the country’s military leaders stepped up the use of lethal force to quash opposition to their recent coup
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Fear and tension in Myanmar as police clear protests
Riot police in Myanmar on Friday dispersed hundreds of anti-coup protesters
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Suu Kyi hit with second charge as Myanmar junta tightens grip
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with another charge after the military imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown in an attempt to grind down an anti-coup uprising.
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Myanmar junta cuts internet again to grind down anti-coup rallies
Myanmar’s generals imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown on Tuesday