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The alcohol industry’s hold over the British government

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak first to Professor David Nutt, author of ‘Nutt Uncut’ and the former chair on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (2008-2009). He discusses the UK government’s response to coronavirus which he blasts as chaotic, the entrenched power of the alcohol industry over parliament and No.10 Downing Street … Read More >The alcohol industry’s hold over the British government

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Myanmar imposes lockdown on 2 million residents amid rising Covid cases & anti-coup health workers’ strike

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Residents of Myanmar’s second city of Mandalay, and two townships in southern Bago, have been ordered to remain at home to curb the spread of Covid cases throughout the country, as healthcare workers continue a post-coup strike. … Read More >Myanmar imposes lockdown on 2 million residents amid rising Covid cases & anti-coup health workers’ strike

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Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi makes 1st in-person appearance in court since coup

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared before court in person on Monday, for the first time since the February 1 coup that plunged the country into unrest, sparking protests which have been ongoing for nearly four months. … Read More >Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi makes 1st in-person appearance in court since coup

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Bangladesh locks down 5 Rohingya refugee camps near Myanmar border amid Covid-19 surge

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021By Editor

Government officials in Bangladesh have announced that almost 100,000 people living in five Rohingya refugee camps near its southeastern border with Myanmar will be forced into lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19. … Read More >Bangladesh locks down 5 Rohingya refugee camps near Myanmar border amid Covid-19 surge

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15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The number of Myanmar citizens seeking refuge in India has risen to more than 15,000, an Indian government official confirmed, as violent clashes amid the junta’s post-coup crackdown continue throughout the country. … Read More >15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

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Myanmar’s ethnic rebels shoot down military helicopter as anti-coup protests continue (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

A major Burmese ethnic rebel group has claimed to have shot down a helicopter belonging to the country’s military. The incident comes amid continuing protests against the recent coup that ousted Myanmar’s civilian government. … Read More >Myanmar’s ethnic rebels shoot down military helicopter as anti-coup protests continue (VIDEOS)

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Myanmar military’s violent post-coup crackdown displaces 250,000 – UN envoy

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Violent clashes between the Myanmar military and anti-coup protesters in the wake of the junta’s coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi from power has displaced around 250,000 people, according to a UN envoy monitoring the situation. … Read More >Myanmar military’s violent post-coup crackdown displaces 250,000 – UN envoy

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Security forces fire on protesting medical workers in Myanmar, leaving at least one dead – local media

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

Security forces for Myanmar’s military government have fired on protesting medical workers in the city of Mandalay, killing one and reportedly arresting six demonstrators. A further 14 individuals were detained in the city. … Read More >Security forces fire on protesting medical workers in Myanmar, leaving at least one dead – local media

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‘Red Movement’ protesters daub Myanmar streets with paint as military crackdown death toll rises

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Pro-democracy protesters gathered in Myanmar on Wednesday to cover the streets of Yangon in red paint, marking the bloodshed and lives lost in clashes with the military, after the junta seized control of the country. … Read More >‘Red Movement’ protesters daub Myanmar streets with paint as military crackdown death toll rises

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Reports of ‘80 protesters killed’ in one day as post-coup military crackdown continues in Myanmar

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021By Editor

Dozens of people have allegedly been killed after security forces in Myanmar used live fire and grenades against a crowd of anti-coup protesters in the town of Bago, near the capital Yangon, a monitor and media reported Saturday. … Read More >Reports of ‘80 protesters killed’ in one day as post-coup military crackdown continues in Myanmar