Myanmar protesters voice defiance as junta reminds of ‘external threats’
By Agencies and published by Channel NewsAsia DEMONSTRATORS in Myanmar maintained their unflinching opposition to military rule today (March 21) despite a rising death toll at the hands of security forces as the junta appeared equally determined to resist growing outside pressure to compromise. One man was killed and several were wounded when police opened […]
Read MoreProtesters announce rallies at 3 BTS stations this evening
THE Free Youth group’s webpage announced today (March 21) that the REDEM group (Restart Democracy ) is holding rallies at Ladprao, Victory Monument and Bang Na stations from 6 p.m. this evening. The post added that there are other demonstrations also underway with the Through the Sky protesters having settled in an area beside Government […]
Read MorePolice ask netizens to help hunt for bombing suspect
POLICE asked netizens to publicise an image of a man wearing a check shirt who they said threw several bomb-like objects at the team that confronted the protesters in Sanam Luang area last night during which 50 officers were injured, 11 of them hospitalized, Sanook.com said this afternoon (March 21). Those who have any information […]
Read More33 hurt and 28 arrested during clashes last night
THE clashes between protesters and police at Sanam Luang last night (March 20) led to 33 people being injured, among them 13 policemen, and the arrest of 28 suspects, Thai Rath newspaper said this morning. Among the 28 suspects arrested were two teenagers, one 14 years old the other 15, and they were all taken […]
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