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The military ruled Myanmar for five decades since its independence from the British in 1948. Photo: Collected
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US to blacklist Myanmar military companies after deadly crackdown: sources

The coup sparked a widespread uprising, and security forces have responded with violence, killing at least 275 people

People disperse after security forces fired shots at protesters in Nyaung-U, Myanmar, March 7, 2021 in this still image taken from video provided on social media. Video taken March 7, 2021. VIDEO OBTAINED BY REUTERS/via REUTERS
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Unions set for strikes as Myanmar crackdown intensifies

For richer or poorer? Photographer: Mark Ralston/AFP/Bloomberg
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Myanmar coup: Rights group urges to end violent crackdown on peaceful protests
Politics

Myanmar coup: Rights group urges to end violent crackdown on peaceful protests

About 1,000 police took part in the raids, which included searches of the offices of a pollster and a law firm; Photo: Reuters
Politics

Hong Kong arrests 53 for plot to 'overthrow' govt in latest crackdown on dissent

Media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily, reports to the police station after he was released on bail following his arrest under the national security law in Hong Kong, China December 2, 2020. REUTERS/Lam Yik
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai in custody after fraud charge

Riot police stop and search people in front of a Louis Vuitton luxury goods store, ahead of an anticipated protest in Hong Kong, on May 27. Photo: Roy Liu/Bloomberg
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China crackdown on Hong Kong threatens global order, EU says

King Salman is seen in Riyadh on March 8 in newly released photos by the government amid speculation about his health. Photo via Al Jazeera
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Casino cracking cop among 595 IGP badge awardees

Jubo League Leader Khalid Mahmud Bhuiyan
Bangladesh

Jubo League leader remanded over casino crackdown