Myanmar to free 5,000 protesters after ASEAN snub
Synopsis by Bangkok Post Oct 18 21
YANGON: Myanmar will release more than 5,000 people jailed for protesting against the February coup which ousted the civilian government ...Read full articleCNA: Myanmar junta leader blames opponents for prolonging unrest
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Myanmar junta leader blames opponents for prolonging unrest: Myanmar's junta chief on Monday (Oct 18) said that the ruling military was committed to peace ...
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