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Myanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability

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Myanmar's junta will extend the state of emergency in the country for a further six months. The junta first declared a state of emergency after seizing power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup in February last year. Since the takeover, there has been a crackdown on dissent and freedom of press. Military has promised to hold "free and fair" elections in the future. But on Monday it said it needed more time to stabilise the country.

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Times of India

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency

Myanmar's military government has extended a state of emergency by six months, state media said Monday, with the junta chief saying elections could only take place when the conflict-wracked country was "stable and peaceful".

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

The army has promised to hold elections but its leader says the country must be stabilised first.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Myanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability

Myanmar has been in chaos since February last year, with conflict spreading after the army crushed mostly peaceful protests in towns and cities.

2 years ago·India

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Reuters

Myanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability

The head of Myanmar's junta on Monday blamed instability for stalling efforts to implement a peace plan agreed with other Southeast Asian countries as he extended emergency rule for another six months.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Myanmar leader announces extension of state of emergency

BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of Myanmar’s military-installed government on Monday announced the extension of its mandate to rule for another six months in preparation for an election it has

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Myanmar leader announces extension of state of emergency

The leader of Myanmar’s military-installed government has announced the extension of its mandate to rule for another six months in preparation for an election it has said will be held next year

2 years ago·United States

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