Michael Sullivan
Stories
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Asia
Killed By Military Forces, A Myanmar Poet's Spirit Of Revolution Lives On In His Work
Myanmar's new military rulers continue squashing dissent with poets and other activists firmly in their sights. Part of a decades long strategy of "state terror and torture" against their citizens.
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World
Southeast Asian Summit Will Address Violence Post Myanmar Coup
Southeast Asian leaders — including the leader of a coup in Myanmar — will meet this week to discuss a possible end to the crackdown on protesters following the Feb. 1 coup.
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Politics
U.N. Officials Warn Of Civil War In Myanmar
U.N. officials warn of civil war in Myanmar as militias run by the country's numerous ethnic minorities weigh an offer to create a federal state with the deposed government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
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World
Thailand Does Not Intend To Take In More Refugees From Myanmar
There's a humanitarian crisis on Myanmar's border, where thousands have fled in recent days. They're hoping to be allowed in to Thailand, which reportedly has forced them back into Myanmar.
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World
Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.
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World
Myanmar Protest Leader Wants The Military Out And Isn't Interested In Negotiating
Violence amid rallies have continued in Myanmar since the military coup which started on Feb. 1. One of the leaders, a young woman, is in no mood to negotiate and wants the military to give up power.
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World
Myanmar Military Used Live Ammunition To Quell Protests
Myanmar's military has used live ammunition to quell ongoing protests, which are trying to restore democratic rule, killing scores of protesters in recent days.
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World
After Coup In Myanmar, Biden Says U.S. Sanctions Target Military Leaders
President Biden says the U.S. will impose sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders in response to this month's coup. He called on the military to release detained activists and political officials.
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World
In Myanmar, Tens Of Thousands Rally To Protest Military Coup
Protesters — calling for the release of detained de factor leader Aung San Suu Kyi and chanting anti-military slogans — amassed across the country Sunday demanding an end to the military takeover.
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Health
Indonesia Excludes Older People From First Round Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Indonesia's COVID-19 vaccine strategy focuses on inoculating young people and those of working age first. The most vulnerable group — older people — have to wait for the second round of vaccinations.