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MYSTERIOUS: Junta - What They Never Told You

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Niger's capital Niamey is calm after soldiers staged a mutiny which was repelled. Loyal forces, aided by Russian troops, quelled the unrest which occurred at the airport. The mutiny appeared to stem from grievances over worsening security and soldier welfare. Neighbors and allies have expressed their full support for Niger's…

The Economic Times

Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps

Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed both the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey's main airport, resisting forces loyal to the ruling junta until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened. State TV reported that dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested, with…

France 24

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Niger’s capital, Niamey, appears calm after young soldiers staged a mutiny against the ruling military junta

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UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta's suspension

Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression.

Euronews

Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar's junta chief ‌to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit since taking the civilian role.

Bangkok Post

Mali's junta leader takes over defense ministry after the minister was killed in militant attacks

Mali’s junta leader and the country's president has assumed the duties of defense minister after the incumbent was killed in sweeping, coordinated attacks by separatist and jihadi forces that stunned the country

The Independent UK

Blow to Myanmar’s military rulers as 11 Southeast Asian nations refuse to recognise sham junta-run election

Military-backed party wins overwhelming parliamentary majority in first election since 2021 coup

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Military-backed party set for victory as Myanmar’s ‘sham’ election concludes

Junta leader expected to assume presidency when new parliament meets

The Independent UK

Guinea's Doumbouya is sworn in as president, cementing transition from junta chief to elected leader

Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya has been sworn in as president of Guinea after winning last year's presidential election

The Independent UK

Protest As Quake-hit Myanmar Junta Chief Joins Bangkok Summit

Protesters displayed a banner calling Myanmar's junta chief a "murderer" as he joined a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, a week after a huge earthquake killed thousands, leaving desperate survivors pleading for food and shelter.

International Business Times

Myanmar junta declares three-week ceasefire after firing on Chinese earthquake aid convoy

Military says it will continue to take ‘necessary countermeasures’ if attacked

The Independent UK

Guinea sets a date in September for a key referendum that would launch a return to democracy

Guinea’s military junta has set Sept. 21 as the date for a long-promised referendum on the adoption of a new constitution

The Independent UK

Niger junta sets out five-year transition to constitutional rule

Niger's ruling junta said there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule starting from Wednesday, in an announcement during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter.

Radio France Internationale

Myanmar Junta Chief Says Election To Be Held By January

Myanmar's junta chief said the country would hold an election in December or January, the first in the war-torn nation since the military staged a coup in 2021.

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TechRadar

Myanmar enforces new cybersecurity law – and VPN usage is the main target

The new law clamps down on digital rights and VPNs, warn experts. Here's what we know so far.

International Business Times

Myanmar To Send Rep To Regional Summit For First Time In Three Years

Myanmar will send a representative to a regional summit this week for the first time in three years, a diplomatic source told AFP Tuesday, as the junta struggles to quell a civil war.

International Business Times

Myanmar Military Says It Withdrew 'For Safety Of People'

Myanmar's military withdrew from some positions close to China's border to prioritise the "safety of people", the junta chief said, days after an alliance of ethnic armed groups said they had routed state troops in the area.

International Business Times

Thousands Mourn Buddhist Abbot Killed By Myanmar Security Forces

Thousands of mourners on Thursday attended the funeral of a popular Buddhist abbot shot dead by Myanmar security forces in an incident that drew a rare apology from the junta.

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How the Myanmar VPN ban is plunging citizens into online darkness

Since late May, the military Junta has been cracking down on VPNs to disrupt the free news flow. Besides online isolation, arrests and fines are also the price to pay.

Latin Times

Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Jailed Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a military official said Wednesday, as the junta announced a heatwave had prompted measures to protect inmates.

International Business Times

Jailed Myanmar Leader Suu Kyi Moved To House Arrest

International Business Times

Jailed Myanmar Leader Suu Kyi Moved To House Arrest: Source

Myanmar's junta has moved jailed democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest, a source told AFP on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Thai FM Visits Border Town Following Clashes In Myanmar

Thailand's foreign minister arrived for a visit to the Myanmar border on Friday, the ministry said, following days of clashes that have dislodged junta troops from their positions in a vital trade hub in the neighbouring country.

The Guardian - UK

Blow for Myanmar’s military as rebels say hundreds have surrendered at key border town

Thailand PM says army is weakening after junta requests permission to land evacuation flight from Myawaddy across the border

Al Jazeera

How is renewed violence in Myanmar affecting the Rohingya?

A recent surge in violence by armed groups in Myanmar is causing upheaval and displacement among Rohingya once again.

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