Category: Political

February 17, 2021 Off

Myanmar coup: 'Terrified' UN envoy issues warning as protesters face down military

outside the US Embassy in Yangon on 17 February 2021.
Concerns are growing over the potential for violence in Myanmar as anti-coup protesters urge supporters to take to the streets en masse, in defiance of the military

Myanmar coup: Military warns protesters not to destroy democracy as protests grow

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February 10, 2021 Off

Myanmar coup: Military warns protesters not to destroy democracy as protests grow

Myanmar’s new military junta, which overturned the results of democratic elections when it seized power last Monday, has warned the public not to “destroy” democracy following four days of protests.

U.N. Security Council calls for release of Myanmar's Suu Kyi, Biden tells generals to go

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February 5, 2021 Off

U.N. Security Council calls for release of Myanmar's Suu Kyi, Biden tells generals to go

(Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council called for the release of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others detained by the military as diplomatic and financial pressure grew on the…

Myanmar coup: military tightens grip amid calls for Suu Kyi to be freed

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February 2, 2021 Off

Myanmar coup: military tightens grip amid calls for Suu Kyi to be freed

Myanmar’s military appeared in firm control of the country on Tuesday morning, one day after it launched a coup

By the melone

February 2, 2021 Off

Myanmar military seizes power in coup after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s military has seized power after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of her governing party.
All authority has been given to the top army commander and a one-year state of emergency has been declared, a statement on military TV said.

Trump base is 'getting stronger' since he left office, impeachment would only empower him

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January 30, 2021 Off

Trump base is 'getting stronger' since he left office, impeachment would only empower him

Politico reporter Tara Palmeri suggested Friday that former President Donald Trump has gained political clout since leaving office, contrary to assumptions made by the Washington D.C. establishment and the mainstream media.While covering an anti-Liz Cheney rally led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., in Wyoming,