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Over 6,000 Myanmar Civilians Lost Lives In 20 Months
Recently released data by Peace Research Institute revealed, 6,337 civilians were killed for political reasons in 20 months. Published on June 13, the data also confirmed 2,614 to be injured and deaths due to regime, including the army, police and militias, while armed opposition groups were held responsible for 2,152 deaths. Since the coup, the military junta has cracked down on opposition voices, detaining more than 23,000 people.
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11 Schoolchildren Killed In Airstrike In Myanmar, 15 Others Missing
In Myanmar’s Sagaing region, a military chopper carried out air strike and firing, killing at least 11 school children, informed UN Children’s Agency. The military has claimed that rebels in the area used civilians and human shields, and that the attack was targeted at the rebels. After military seized power in a coup in February 2021, 2,300 civilians have died so far, reported India Today.
Tags: Myanmar, Sagaing, Coup, Military Attack, Air Strike
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Deposed Myanmar Leader Aung Suu Kyi's Jail Term Extended By 6 Years
Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi's jail sentence has been extended by six more years, on August 15. A special court in the capital city of Naypyidaw has found her guilty in four corruption charges. With this, the jail term of the 77-year-old Nobel peace prize laureate comes to 17 years. Further details on the matter are awaited.
Tags: Aung Suu Kyi, Myanmar, Naypyidaw, corruption, Coup
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Turkey Issues Warrants Against 28 Suspects Over 2016 Coup
Arrest warrants have been issued by Turkish prosecutors against 28 suspects over alleged connection to a network suspected to have orchestrated the coup attempt in 2016. The Turkish government has accused the Gulen movement of infiltrating into the state and attempting a coup in 2016. US-based Gulen has been accused for masterminding the 2016 coup, which resulted in the death of at least 250 people.
Tags: Turkey, Coup, Gulen, US, World news
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Influx Of Over 8000 Myanmar Nations Into India Since Coup: Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry stated on August 10, at least 8000 Myanmar nationals entered India since the country's coup on February 1. Minister of State for Defence Minister Ajay Bhatt said that 5,796 were sent back while 2,690 remain in the country. The Indian Foreign Ministry previously claimed that the situation was being handled "as per our laws and humanitarian considerations" and as well India vouches for Myanmar's democracy.
Tags: Myanmar, Coup, Nationals, parliament, India
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Mali's Military Detains Prez, PM, Defence Minister Of Interim Govt
The military in Mali on May 24 detained the President, PM and Defence Minister of the interim government. Reportedly, the action came after government removed to military leaders in reshuffling. While the UN, African Union and ECOWAS urged for the immediate and unconditional release of the leaders, a military official from Kati said 'What they (the detained leaders) have done is not good' and the decision will be made soon.
Tags: Mali, President, Prime Minister, Defense Ministry, Military, Coup
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Myanmar Military Stages Coup, Detains Suu Kyi, Takes Control For 1 Year
Myanmar’s military on February 1 staged a coup against the government, declaring an emergency. It has also detained Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other leaders while taking control of the country for one year. Reportedly, the elected government came under scanner after it was alleged of rigging the November elections which they had won with sweeping majority. Meanwhile, the US and Australia have asked the military to release the… read-more
Tags: Myanmar, State of Emergency, Myanmar Military, Coup
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