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Military truck rams into protesters in Myanmar

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4 years ago

December 6, 2021

Multiple protesters have been injured after a military truck rammed into a crowd in Myanmar’s commercial capital of Yangon

According to reports by local media, the military vehicle drove into demonstrators in Myanmar with soldiers then opening fire on some of those fleeing protesters, and beat others.

Since the nations coup in February, more than 1,200 people have been killed during ongoing demonstrations with thousands more imprisoned.

The military said it arrested 11 people at this latest protest. Three were injured – one is in critical condition.

Terrorist military forces stormed a protest rally in Yagon's Kyimyintdaing this morning .killed at least 5youths including the injured & took them to inteerogation without giving medical treatment. #HelpMyanmarIDPs #Dec5Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/WGFufI3IsV
— Su Wutyi Moe (@SuWutyiMoe1) December 5, 2021

Citizens took to social media posting images of the incident, with tweets labelling the junta as terrorists.

The military did not confirm whether a truck had driven into the group, however did state that it had dispersed a “rioting” crowd

Local news agency MPA stated that it believed two of its reporters were among the detainees. One of them appeared to be injured, and they had lost contact with the other, the agency said.

The anti-junta protest was one of at least three held in Yangon on Sunday. Since military forces have often opened fire on protesters in the past, demonstrations are often held in small organised groups to minimise casualties.

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Australia’s major parties restore Coalition unity after three weeks, with Nationals frontbenchers rejoining shadow cabinet and ministers pledging commitment.

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Starmer aide resigns after Mandelson appointment questioned over Epstein links

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned amid scrutiny over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. McSweeney accepted responsibility for the controversial decision, calling stepping aside the honourable choice.

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Japan election delivers commanding win for ruling LDP

Japan’s ruling party expected to strengthen majority in Lower House election despite heavy snowfall, says local forecasts.

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Japan’s ruling party expected to strengthen majority in Lower House election despite heavy snowfall, says local forecasts.

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is projected to tighten its grip on power following a decisive Lower House election, according to local media forecasts. Early projections suggest the LDP will secure between 274 and 328 seats in the 465-seat chamber, significantly strengthening its parliamentary position.

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