Myanmar, ruled by junta, will vote in 3 phases starting Sunday, then 11 and 25 Jan. Much-delayed polls come at a time when nation is grappling with civil war, hunger & economic woes.
Astonished by decision, they called it 'serious violation … of democratic freedoms'. Signatories to the declaration said they rejected the decree & would challenge it in court.
Weapons sized twice this month in Lawngtlai. Security agencies on alert even as anti-junta leader denies role of Chin groups in smuggling or colluding with armed groups in Manipur.
People including schoolchildren had gathered at a community hall in Pazigyi village when they came under attack. Massacre one of the deadliest in 2 years since military seized power.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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