In #Myanmar in 2017 the deployment of troops to Rakhine State for “clearance operations” was a precursor to atrocities against the #Rohingya population. Now the junta has deployed 3000 troops to “clear” areas of Chin State, Magway & Sagaing regions. https://t.co/aO9WfkEtuV
Dental records confirmed that the human remains found in a thickly wooded Florida park were those of Brian Laundrie, a “person of interest” in the murder of his fiancée, Gabrielle Petito, the FBI said on Thursday.
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Jim Crow in the 21st century is now the sinister combination of voter suppression and election subversion.
It is the most un-American thing that any of us can imagine.
Urgent! The Burmese military is building up troops and equipment in Chin State. Please tell the UNSC to act now to prevent any large-scale military offensive. Take action here https://t.co/rpdXIPCLBS
Photo:Burmese military convoy traveling to Hakha and troops burning Chin village
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Colombia’s emission reduction targets are among the most ambitious in the hemisphere. We have a narrow moment to pursue action to protect our environment. Together we can make a difference for a healthier and more prosperous planet.
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day – a day to recognize that it takes American Latinas 21 months to earn what white men earn in a year. It is unacceptable. And my Administration is committed to working to close this gap.
H.E. DR. SASA’S STATEMENT WELCOMING THE DECISION BY THE UK OF BARRING MIN AUNG HLAING FROM ATTENDING THE G7 ASEAN SUMMIT
We are pleased to hear the recent decision by the UK not to permit the architect of the Myanmar coup, Min Aung Hlaing, to attend the upcoming G7 ASEAN summit
To make real the full promise of America, we must protect the foundational right from which all rights flow: The sacred right to vote.
It is democracy’s threshold liberty. With it — anything is possible. Without it — nothing is.
The junta did not provide a list of those being released or their locations...AAPP reported that while the junta claimed to have released over 2,000 prisoners in June, they were only able to verify the release of 372
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We need constructive support from the international community and speak with one voice. “Military should cease the violence against civilians -including ethnic nationalities, permanently leave politics, and restore inclusive federal democracy in 🇲🇲”
A bomb blast was heard in front of Loikaw University (Day School) in #Loikaw, Karenni State, at around 3 pm today, & gunfire was heard. In Loikaw, locals are terrified when the junta checks & arrests suspects ppl on the streets & at the intersections every day.
#Oct21Coup
A civilian home on outskirts of Hakha town was attacked with auto gunfire on suspicion pictures of large army convoy that entered Hakha yesterday were taken from the location. The occupants were unharmed. At least 4 truckloads of soldiers are camping at No#2 high school in Hakha#
“We have ... celebrations in our neighborhood, and we would always go there to enjoy snacks and buy toys. Families would walk around freely as there was no coronavirus then. But now that he’s gone, we don’t feel like going anywhere.”
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Youths in #LaungLone Township offered lights to Buddha to pray for martyred heroes, for safety of PDFs & demonstrated with Thadingyut candlelights to defy the military junta, on the night of October 21.
#Oct21Coup#CandleStrike#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar