UN General Assembly calls to halt arms supply to Myanmar.

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UN Asks Myanmar Military To Release Political Prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi

The UN General Assembly has asked the Myanmar's military to accept the results of elections and stop the supply of weapons. Furthermore, they urged to release political prisoners Aung San Suu Kyi. However, the General Assembly adopted a resolution backing 119 nations after the military toppled the democratic government. "We cannot live in a world where military coups become a norm. It is totally unacceptable," said UN Secretary-General… read-more

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 09:01 AM / by Anvitha Shetty

Tags: Myanmar, Military, Military coup, Weapons

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Mali President

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Mali President, Prime Minister Released After 3 Days Of Detainment

Mali's military on May 27 released President and Prime Minister from detention after three days arrest. Reportedly, the UN, African Union, and ECOWA urged the military for their release. Although the conditions of their release are unknown, they have returned to their… read-more

Thu, 27 May 2021 - 04:12 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Mali, President, Prime Minister, Military coup, Detained, released

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Mizoram CM

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Mizoram CM Zoramthanga Pens PM Modi Over Asylum For Myanmar Refugees

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has written to PM Narendra Modi requesting him to provide asylum for the refugees coming from Myanmar, stated officials on March 20. The CM has termed the Centre's order of preventing illegal immigration as 'not acceptable' and has requested asylum on humanitarian grounds. Moreover, he added that 'India as the world's largest democracy... must act in this matter.” Reportedly, Immigrations from Myanmar has flourished… read-more

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 - 09:58 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Mizoram, Myanmar, Narendra Modi, Military coup

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The three-finger salute tattoo

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Myanmarese Turn To Coup-Themed Tattoos As New Form Of Silent Protest

People of Myanmar have resolved to a new form of protest against the ongoing military coup, as many are getting coup-themed tattoos inscribed on their bodies. The preferred tattoo styles are mainly of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's face, the three-finger salute along with 'Freedom from Fear' or 'Spring Revolution' texts. Many tattoo artists have inked the protestors for free, extending their support against the coup that started early… read-more

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 12:35 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Mynamar, Military coup, Tattoos, aung san suu kyi

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Military Coup In Myanmar

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Over 250 Myanmarese Enter India As Myanmar Military Turn Coercive

At least 264 Myanmarese, including 198 Myanmar police officials, have crossed the north-eastern border of India to enter Mizoram amid worsening political turmoil in Myanmar. After the February 1 coup, the Myanmar Military authorities have killed at least 70 people and have been "beating and torturing" protesters. While Indian authorities have reportedly "pushed back" eight Myanmarese, dozens of the latter await to enter Indian territory.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 - 12:05 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Mizoram, Myanmar, Military coup, Myanmar Military Coup

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Facebook

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Myanmar Army Blocks Facebook After Resistance Erupts Against Coup

Days after the Myanmar military staged a coup against the elected government, it has now temporarily blocked Facebook to curb the resistance and prevent civil disobedience. Reportedly, the services were disrupted late on February 3 and were later suspended completely. Earlier, on February 3, Myanmar citizens had come out in Yangon region and held a noise protest against the … read-more

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 - 09:42 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Myanmar, Facebook, Social Media, Military coup, Myanmar Military, myanmar elections, Yangon

Courtesy: The News Minute