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Kyaw Zwar Minn calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the country’s president
At least 38 die in bloodiest day since military coup overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s government
A month after the military seized power, the situation in the country is deteriorating
Directive comes as police and soldiers fire live ammunition at crowds, leaving 18 dead.
Jailed leader’s supporters seek official recognition from US, UK and UN after military coup
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, the country is caught in a confrontation between the junta and a pro-democracy campaign
Activists allege Beijing setting up ‘great firewall’ and call for boycott of Chinese products
Banks closed as workers strike in protest against coup and Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest
Military escalates crackdown as residents set up neighbourhood groups to warn of intrusions
The military coup and arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi have unleashed forces beyond the army’s control
Thousands of people mass in cities across country in fourth day of demonstrations
Demonstrations continue in Yangon and other cities as internet service partially restored
Coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government puts country back on perilous path
Public protests were being organised on crucial portal for information in the country
However distasteful, negotiations are needed to avert a bloodbath and to restore Aung San Suu Kyi
Leader deposed in coup is accused of owning illegally imported walkie-talkies
Generals who seized power strive to project image of ‘business as usual’ day after coup
Diplomats discounted warning signs and thought military was concentrating on Covid
Joe Biden calls generals’ seizure of power a ‘direct assault’ on transition to democracy
There is scope for sanctions targeted at the interests of the military
Army arrests civilian government as US warns it will ‘take action’ against those responsible
Military-backed opposition party alleges irregularities and calls for rerun of vote
The National League for Democracy is expected to win Sunday’s poll with a reduced majority
Aung San Suu Kyi expected to win but coronavirus casts pall over voter turnout
The outcome is not very much in doubt: another five years of Aung San Suu Kyi’s leadership
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