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Thursday, March 28, 2024
TopicAung San Suu Kyi

Topic: Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar polls and events that led to military coup and detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, others

In the first coup since 1962, Myanmar's military Monday detained Aung San Suu Kyi and others in early morning raids and announced a state of emergency for a year.

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India expresses deep concern over Myanmar military coup, says monitoring situation closely

Myanmar's military Monday announced it has taken control of the country for one year and detained political leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar military declares state of emergency, Aung San Suu Kyi detained

Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other leaders were detained by Myanmar’s army, Myo Nyunt, a spokesman for the ruling National League for Democracy, said.

India plans to ‘steer Myanmar away from China’ amid democratic transition after Suu Kyi win

As Myanmar heads towards forming a new government, experts say India needs to ensure the South Asian nation maintains a balance between New Delhi and Beijing.

Suu Kyi’s party claims majority as Myanmar vote count progresses

Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy is on course to win about 390 seats to the national assembly, according to Myo Nyunt, a member of the party’s chief executive committee.

India discusses Rohingya refugees issue with Myanmar as Bangladesh’s ‘close neighbour’

India has informed Myanmar that it has committed to humanitarian efforts in both Myanmar & Bangladesh to facilitate early return of displaced Rohingyas.

Suu Kyi under pressure to delay Myanmar’s November general elections as Covid cases rise

Opposition parties assert that supporters fail to follow social distancing measures during campaigns. But, the ruling NLD says a delay in holding the vote can lead to political instability.

DIY lockdowns and barricades: How Myanmar’s poorest took virus fight into their own hands

The country, which lacks the infrastructure to tackle a pandemic, has seen villages build bamboo tents for quarantine centres and self-impose a lockdown.

Aung San Suu Kyi finally joins Facebook — ‘to communicate with people faster’ during pandemic

Myanmar, which shares a border with China, has reported 16 Covid-19 cases so far.

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The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

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