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Categories Asia & Pacific

Military will stay in power for ‘certain time’ then hold elections, says Myanmar junta while accusing ousted Suu Kyi of corruption

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Myanmar’s military council has said it will hold elections and hand over control when an unspecified period of time has elapsed – but it also made fresh claims that former leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been involved in corruption. … Read More >Military will stay in power for ‘certain time’ then hold elections, says Myanmar junta while accusing ousted Suu Kyi of corruption

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6 anti-coup protesters killed after security forces open fire in Myanmar town as military continues violent crackdown – witnesses

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Six people have been killed and eight injured after Myanmar’s military opened fire on a crowd of anti-coup demonstrators in the town of Myaing, as it keeps up its violent crackdown on protesters, according to local media reports. … Read More >6 anti-coup protesters killed after security forces open fire in Myanmar town as military continues violent crackdown – witnesses

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Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’

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The Philippines human rights watchdog has launched a probe after nine unarmed people died during a police operation. The deaths followed the president’s order to troops to “kill” rebels, but the govt insists the move was legal. … Read More >Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’

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2 more protesters reportedly killed by Myanmar military after workers begin general strike against coup

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Two protesters in Myanmar died on Monday after being shot in the head, eyewitnesses told reporters, with graphic footage of the injuries shared online. A workers strike has been launched in opposition to the ongoing military coup. … Read More >2 more protesters reportedly killed by Myanmar military after workers begin general strike against coup

Categories USA

‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day

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US President Joe Biden marked International Women’s Day by announcing that two female generals will head US military commands, and by establishing a White House Gender Policy Council to promote ‘equity.’ … Read More >‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day

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South Korea’s first transgender soldier, forcibly discharged from military, found dead at home

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The first South Korean soldier who underwent gender reassignment surgery while on active duty – and who was later forcibly discharged – has been found dead at her home, with the cause of death so far unknown. … Read More >South Korea’s first transgender soldier, forcibly discharged from military, found dead at home

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At least 18 killed on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests as UN demands military stop using force

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Myanmar security forces have again employed live fire against those protesting the military coup in the Southeast Asian country, killing at least 18 protesters and injuring dozens, the UN human rights office said. … Read More >At least 18 killed on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests as UN demands military stop using force