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Myanmar generals rule out envoy visit until ‘stability’ established

More than three months after Myanmar’s military staged a coup protests continue across the country.

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Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners

Myanmar's junta has pardoned and released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the Thingyan New Year holiday. It's not yet clear whether this includes any of the protesters arrested since the military seized power in February.

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Secret newsletter keeping communities informed in Myanmar

Young people in Myanmar are fighting the military junta's information suppression and internet shutdown by producing an underground printed newsletter.

Jordan

'Sedition has been nipped in the bud,' says Jordan's King Abdullah II

Jordan's King Abdullah II has made his first public comments after an alleged plot to destabilise his kingdom involving his half brother, former Crown Prince Hamzah.

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Turkey

Dozens handed life sentences over failed 2016 coup in Turkey

A total of 497 people have stood trial in Turkey since 2017 over the failed coup attempt.

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Security forces kill at least two more anti-coup protesters in Myanmar

Security forces in the city of Monywa opened fire on anti-coup protesters on Saturday, killing at least two people according to local media.

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Thousands flee into Thailand following Myanmar air strikes

Thai authorities along the country's northwestern border braced themselves Monday for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes from the Myanmar military.

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Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar

Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar

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Myanmar has endured more than a month of nightly internet shutdowns

Anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar have been complicated by nightly internet blackouts across the country.

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At least 4 people shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests

At least four people were shot dead during protests in Myanmar on Sunday, as security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's military coup.

Bolivia

Bolivia's political crisis deepens after ex-interim president arrested

Jeanine Anez, the conservative interim president who led Bolivia for a year, was arrested on Saturday and released after questioning.

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Hundreds hold a vigil in Yangon against coup and to honour victims

People sat in the middle of the street, holding candles and singing songs.

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Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar bombarded with tear gas

The demonstrators used water, blankets and fire extinguishers to try to smother the smoking canisters but were eventually forced to give ground and disperse.

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Escalating violence ups pressure for Myanmar sanctions

The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the February 1 coup is raising pressure for more sanctions against the junta.

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Protests, tear gas in Myanmar after UN envoy urges action

Security forces in Myanmar again used force on Saturday to disperse anti-coup protesters.

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'Bloodiest day': At least 38 anti-coup protesters killed in Myanmar

Security forces in Myanmar escalated their crackdown on protests against last month’s military coup, with at least 38 people killed on Wednesday.

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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi charged with new offences

Suu Kyi, who was arrested on February 1 following the army coup, is now being prosecuted for violating a telecommunications law and for "inciting public disorder," lawyer Nay Tu said on Monday.

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Musicians play as Myanmar coup protests continue

The rally drew hundreds of protesters, who sang and danced to the beat while holding up the three-fingered salute that has come to symbolise resistance to the coup.

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Facebook picks a side, banning Myanmar military from their platforms

Facebook said on Thursday they have removed all of the remaining military accounts with immediate effect.

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Police block the path of anti-coup protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar

About 3,000 teachers and students stood their ground a short distance from the barricades and barbed wire as the police watched impassively, holding riot shields and cradling rifles.

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