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Amid escalating violence, Myanmar’s armed insurgents warn of action as clamour grows for ‘federal army’ to defend civilians

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As the death toll from the Myanmar military’s crackdown on anti-coup protesters continues to rise, some of the country’s ethnic armed groups warned that they “would not just stand by and do nothing” if the killing carries on. … Read More >Amid escalating violence, Myanmar’s armed insurgents warn of action as clamour grows for ‘federal army’ to defend civilians

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‘Shots fired’ at US mission in Myanmar, embassy says amid clashes between police and anti-coup protesters

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Shots were fired at the American Center Yangon in Myanmar on Saturday, the US Embassy confirmed. Washington imposed sanctions on Burmese officials after the military seized power in the country. … Read More >‘Shots fired’ at US mission in Myanmar, embassy says amid clashes between police and anti-coup protesters

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Anti-coup protests rage in Myanmar after dozens killed over crackdown’s bloodiest weekend (VIDEOS)

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Dozens of people were reportedly killed in Myanmar over the weekend amid the increasingly lethal crackdown on anti-coup protests. Despite the actions of the police and military, the protests continued into Monday. … Read More >Anti-coup protests rage in Myanmar after dozens killed over crackdown’s bloodiest weekend (VIDEOS)

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China demands end to violence and looting of its factories in Myanmar as 39 reported killed in anti-coup protest

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At least 38 protesters and one police officer were killed in Myanmar on Sunday, with most casualties reported in the capital Yangon where demonstrators set Chinese-financed factories on fire, a local advocacy group said. … Read More >China demands end to violence and looting of its factories in Myanmar as 39 reported killed in anti-coup protest

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We can do better, corporate media lies, palm oil slavery, Myanmar coup

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There’s no question that we live in a dysfunctional society, but the majority of the people in our ruling class will never admit that the root of those dysfunctions is our economic system. Lee Camp opens the show with a dive into how racism, consumerism, environmental destruction, and misogyny are built on the foundations of our capitalist system. … Read More >We can do better, corporate media lies, palm oil slavery, Myanmar coup

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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