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McCaul Statement on Additional Sanctions Against Burma’s Military Regime (US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs)

Public Technologies 18 May 2021

The United States and our allies stand for freedom over tyranny, and will continue to stand with the brave people of Burma as they fight to regain the democracy their military stole.'.

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Burma junta attacks western town that resisted coup

Fox News 17 May 2021

The U.S. and British embassies in Burma expressed concern about reports of fierce government attacks on a town in western Chin state, where the ruling junta declared martial law because of armed resistance to military rule ... .

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Treasury Sanctions Governing Body, Officials, and Family Members Connected to Burma’s Military (US Department of the Treasury)

Public Technologies 17 May 2021

Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 16 individuals and one entity connected to Burma's military regime ... The SAC, which is the official name of the military government in Burma, was formed by Burma's military on February 2, 2021.

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Burma troops attack town tied to foes of coup

NWA Online 16 May 2021

and British embassies in Burma both expressed ...

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Military Coup Proceeds to Deteriorate the Wellbeing of Myanmar and Its Population

OWP 16 May 2021

Countries worldwide have condemned the military in Myanmar led by Commander in Chief Min Aung Hlaing. He took control of the state as of February 1st, wreaking havoc and being responsible for the death of hundreds of people, including children ... She appeared before the International Court of Justice in 2019 ... ....

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Burma camp is no more a security zone - Prof Aning

Ghana Web 15 May 2021

Professor Kwesi Aning, the Director of the Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research, at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), has stated that Burma Camp, which is the country’s major military operations centre is no longer a security zone due to the influx of civilians and other non-military actors.

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Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma (European Union)

Public Technologies 13 May 2021

). On 22 March 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/6391 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma ... They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it ... L132I, p. 12 ... Disclaimer.

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Myanmar sentences DVB reporter Min Nyo to 3 years in prison for criminal mutiny

CPJ 13 May 2021

Bangkok, May 13, 2021 – Myanmar authorities should not contest the appeal of Democratic Voice of Burma reporter Min Nyo, and should cease jailing journalists for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today ... “Myanmar authorities must not contest the appeal of Democratic Voice of Burma reporter Min Nyo ... ....

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UN group urges businesses to cut ties with Myanmar military

Jurist 13 May 2021

A UN Nations working group called upon businesses in Myanmar Wednesday to cease support for the military junta that has taken control of the country ... The group stated that the military’s business ties, both with foreign and domestic companies, have remained largely unchanged throughout the coup ... ....

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Bellevue to host viewing of 'Free Burma Rangers'

Marietta Daily Journal 12 May 2021

May 12—For more than a decade, Bellevue Baptist ...

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Myanmar: Democratic Voice of Burma journalist jailed

Amnesty 12 May 2021

Responding to news of the conviction and three-year jail term handed down by a Myanmar court to Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) journalist Min Nyo for his reporting on the post-coup reality in Myanmar on 12 May, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Southeast & East Asia, Emerlynne Gil, said. ... Background ... Thailand ... .

photo: Creative Commons / KMK from Myanmar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thunder_armoured_vehicle_of_Myanmar_Army.jpg

File - Licence-built Thunder armoured personnel carrier of Myanmar Army patrolling after the coup, 2 February, 2021.

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Myanmar: Journalists who fled coup face Thailand deportation

BBC News 11 May 2021

They are three journalists from well-known broadcaster Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and two activists ... Like many media organisations, DVB has been banned from operating inside Myanmar, also referred to as Burma.

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Burma poet dies in detention, body returned to family with organs missing: reports

Fox News 10 May 2021

A poet whose works opposed the junta that’s ruling Burma, has died in detention, and his body was returned with the organs removed, his family said, according to reports Sunday ... .

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CPJ calls on Thailand not to deport detained Democratic Voice of Burma reporters to Myanmar

CPJ 10 May 2021

Bangkok, May 10, 2021 – Thai authorities should refrain from deporting three Democratic Voice of Burma reporters who were arrested yesterday, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today ... Democratic Voice of Burma, an independent broadcaster that Myanmar’s military government ...

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McCaul Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Unfolding the Crisis in Burma (US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs)

Public Technologies 06 May 2021

Washington, DC - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled, 'Unfolding the Crisis in Burma .' ... Chairman for calling this important hearing today and staying on focus on Burma and these horrific acts in the aftermath of the latest coup.