World News - YANGON: There was panic-buying of food, military road blocks in the capital Naypyidaw and a triumphant pro-army rally in Yangon in the hours after a coup in Myanmar yesterday. But there was also quiet anger simmering among those whose hopes for the. Read more at www.tnp.sg
always been steadfast in its support to the process of democratic transition
in Myanmar. We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must
be upheld,” India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
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latest situation in Myanmar,” adding hopes that all parties would “exercise
restraint.”
“self-restraint.”
“internal matter.”
“Our primary concern is the safety of our people, he said. “Our armed
forces are on standby in case we need to airlift them as well as navy ships
to repatriate them if necessary.”
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adhere to democratic norms and respect the outcome of the elections,”
Myanmar coup: Germany condemns army takeover
The international community has criticized Monday s coup in Myanmar, urging the army to release all political leaders. Germany said the military s actions jeopardize progress made so far toward democratic change.
World leaders have condemned the apparent coup in Myanmar
Governments around the world have condemned Monday s coup in Myanmar, urging the military to respect the result of November s election and free jailed political leaders.
The army announced earlier that it had seized power and declared a one-year state of emergency, detaining key figures such as Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.