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Myanmar artist crackdown: Junta cracks down on dissent ahead of elections

Myanmar’s junta detains actors and directors accused of “undermining public ”faith”—part of a growing pre-election crackdown ...

Myanmar arrests three artistes for 'disrupting election'

YANGON: Myanmar authorities announced Thursday (Oct 30) the arrest of three artists for undermining the upcoming junta-organised election, wielding new speech laws that rights monitors say oppress ...

Myanmar election: Exiled activist warns of junta's 'sham' vote

Myanmar's military leaders will soon hold a general election for the first time since taking power in 2021. They call it a ...
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U Myint Swe, 74, Acting President of Myanmar Installed by Military, Dies

A figurehead leader, he had little real power but did endorse measures that allowed the country’s generals to extend their rule after a 2021 coup. By Sui-Lee Wee Myanmar’s figurehead president, U ...