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Senior Indochina Correspondent (Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) Formerly based in Myanmar. Now Bangkok and around the region

Bangkok, Thailand
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    25 Aug 2018

    who fled last Aug attacks & housed in camps continue to live a life of uncertainty 1 year on. Some fear they may not be able to return to Myanmar and will end up indefinitely as a refugee in Cox's Bazar

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    11 hours ago

    At least five other people were injured when soldiers opened fire in a residential area in Yangon at around 1am on Friday

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  3. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    Residents of Yangon and other major cities took to the streets this evening to chant anti-junta slogans and light candles in memory of the dozens murdered while resisting Myanmar’s coup regime.

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  4. 14 hours ago

    Today an Embassy officer attended the court hearing of 5 reporters detained while doing their jobs. The role of media is vital for people to make informed decisions. Silencing the press will not keep the world or people of Myanmar from recognizing the junta’s abhorrent actions.
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  5. 16 hours ago

    In , apartment doors destroyed as witness told me security forces broke them to arrest some of the protesters who ran into homes to hide out & to avoid getting arrested. Some managed to stay safe while others got detained.

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  6. 16 hours ago

    In earlier, 2nd largest city in , security forces went into neighbourhoods and checked apartments to hunt down protesters who dispersed and hid in some of the homes. Am told several people got arrested. 1 of them seen in video

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  7. 20 hours ago

    Secretary of State to visit , next week & expected to discuss situation with counterparts. His spokesman adds "military cannot protect itself from the consequences" of their actions if continued

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  8. 20 hours ago

    to suspend defence exchanges with and ban arms exports to the country. This as took over the country in Feb 1 . At least 70 people have been killed since the coup.

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  9. Retweeted
    20 hours ago

    Today, six journalists face trial after they were arrested, simply because they were doing their job. The EU reaffirms the need to ensure protection of journalists and to defend freedom of information. Threats to media workers are threats to democracy.

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  10. 20 hours ago

    In Sanchaung now as security forces also shouting and threatening to "kill" anyone seen filming or taking pictures, witness who sent me video recounted. Authorities warn it's illegal to film security forces in operation

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  11. 20 hours ago

    Happening in Sanchaung now as security forces comb the streets. Person who sent me video says they fired tear gas, sling shots and bullets, sending residents scrambling into homes

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  12. 20 hours ago

    In Sanchaung, central earlier today. Am told the situation has calm down now. But this area has seen some violent & deadly clashes between security forces & protesters in recent days including at night

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  13. 21 hours ago

    stands with journalists & supports media freedom. Six local journalists are facing trial today for reporting about the . Says "journalists must be allowed to do their jobs without fear of intimidation or arrest"

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    22 hours ago

    “If we do not get back on the main roads, we will lose,” said one frontline protester. “There are about seven million people in Yangon; if they all take to the streets it will not be easy for the police to crack down on them.”

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    23 hours ago

    Polish photojournalist Robert Bociaga was reportedly detained by Myanmar military soldiers in Shan capital Taunggyi on 11 March. His work has been featured in publications such as CNN and The Diplomat. His current whereabouts and condition are unknown.

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    23 hours ago

    Professors from Thammasat & Mahidol are posting for bail for Penguin, Rung & Pai. Penguin & Rung are studying (bachelor) at Thammasat while Pai is studying (master) at Mahidol. This is the 5th attempt to post bail for them.

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  17. 23 hours ago

    embassy in advising all its citizens to leave the country if they don't have any urgent reasons to stay. This as death toll continues to climb as security forces disperse protesters in different parts of the country

    Updated advice for British Nationals in Myanmar: You should leave the country by commercial means unless you have an urgent reason to stay. The embassy and the 🇬🇧 will continue working in 🇲🇲 to support a return to democracy and an end to the violence.
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    Mar 11

    Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and members of his cabinet canceled on Friday plans to receive AstraZeneca vaccine shots after the country delayed use of the vaccines over reports of blood clots in some European nations. Read more:

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    Mar 11

    PM Chan-o-cha and cabinet ministers have postponed getting the first shot of vaccine from scheduled for today, the Public Health Ministry announced.

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    Mar 11

    1/3 The Myanmar military junta’s access to a new public camera system equipped with facial recognition and license plate recognition technology poses a serious threat to basic rights, says .

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    Mar 11

    Today I urged the formation of an emergency Coalition for the People of Myanmar to take immediate coordinated action including cutting off the flow of revenue & weapons to the junta, among other steps. Please see my statement. Session resumes tomorrow.

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