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Myanmar junta hints at further election delay
AFP, Published on 10/03/2023
» Myanmar will hold a national census late next year, state media reported on Friday, hinting at another delay in elections the junta has pledged to hold to end the crisis sparked by its coup.
Myanmar junta invites Asean to observe election
Reuters, Published on 11/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Myanmar’s junta has invited Asean to send observers for planned year-end elections, and the bloc will discuss the request during its regional summit later this month, Malaysia’s foreign ministry has said.
Myanmar junta chief admits election won’t be nationwide
Reuters, Published on 15/10/2025
» Myanmar’s junta chief acknowledged on Wednesday that the military-backed administration will be unable to conduct the upcoming general election across the entire country, as a civil war triggered by the 2021 coup rages on.
Rebels expected to evacuate Syria's Eastern Ghouta
AFP, Published on 22/03/2018
» HARASTA, Syria: Buses prepared to enter a bombed-out town in Syria's Eastern Ghouta on Thursday after an agreement to evacuate hundreds of rebels and their families following weeks of regime bombardment.
Pro-Turkey rebels in north Syria 'begin withdrawing' under deal
AFP, Published on 30/09/2018
» BEIRUT - Pro-Ankara rebels began withdrawing from areas in northern Syria on Sunday, a monitor said, under a Russian-Turkish deal to avert a massive assault on the country's last major opposition stronghold.
Moscow-held Ukraine regions to vote on annexation by Russia
AFP, Published on 20/09/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE): Moscow-held regions of Ukraine will vote in the coming days on annexation by Russia, separatist officials said Tuesday, as Kyiv's troops wrest back territory captured by Moscow's forces.
Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use 'all means' for defence
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation and vowed on Wednesday to use "all available means" to protect Russian territory, after Moscow-held regions of Ukraine suddenly announced annexation referendums.
Sao Tome to probe 'inhumane acts' in aftermath of attempted coup
AFP, Published on 02/12/2022
» LIBREVILLE - Sao Tome on Thursday ordered an investigation into allegations that soldiers committed "cruel, degrading and inhumane acts" against detainees accused of seeking to mount a coup in the tiny African state.
Children among 39 civilians killed in Syria arms depot blast: monitor
AFP, Published on 12/08/2018
» BEIRUT: An explosion at a weapons depot in a rebel-held town in northwest Syria killed at least 39 civilians including a dozen children on Sunday, a monitor said.
Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 elections
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2024
» Myanmar's military government will conduct a nationwide population and household census in October, state media said on Monday, paving the way for a promised general election next year amid raging conflict across swathes of the country.