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Protests in Myanmar amid flurry of Southeast Asian diplomacy

0 Protests against the coup continued in Myanmar on Wednesday with people gathering outside the embassies of Indonesia and Thailand, amid fears a flurry of diplomacy to build a regional coalition to steer a path out of the country’s political crisis could give the generals’ power grab legitimacy. Wunna Maung Lwin, Myanmar’s military-appointed foreign minister, flew to Bangkok for talks on diplomatic efforts by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a source in Thailand told the Reuters news agency. Indonesia has been rallying support for a special ASEAN meeting on the coup, but said on Wednesday Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, would not visit Myanmar this week. The 10-member […]

Protesters rally, businesses close in strike against Myanmar coup

0 Huge crowds of protesters are marching in towns and cities across Myanmar to protest against the military coup. Despite a recent crackdown that saw two protesters shot dead in the city of Mandalay, protesters have answered the call for a general strike that has shut down businesses and transport links across the country. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Myanmar

Nearly 500 detained in Myanmar, hackers target military websites

0 Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar are refusing to back down despite fears of a violent crackdown by the military. Thousands of people have joined demonstrations for a 13th straight day – calling for the release of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Myanmar

Protesters create gridlock in Yangon amid fears of violence

0 Myanmar’s overthrown leader is set to be released on Wednesday, but there is no sign yet that Aung San Suu Kyi will be freed. Protesters are increasing pressure on the military to release her. Some gathered in central Yangon, causing traffic jams to try and get their message across. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Myanmar #MyanmarCoup #BurmaCoup