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Myanmar junta frees over 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty

BLOOMBERG Myanmar’s military rulers have announced the release of more than 3,000 prisoners as part of a holiday amnesty, a week after one of the deadliest air strikes carried out by the junta since it seized power. The State Administration Council (SAC) announced the move, which included the release of 98 foreigners, as part of the traditional New Year state ...

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G-7 displays united front on China after Macron controversy

BLOOMBERG Top diplomats from Group of Seven (G-7) nations sought to project unity on China and other issues after French leader Emmanuel Macron stirred unease across the bloc with a conciliatory tone on a recent trip to Beijing. “The last day has only reinforced the convergence of views that we have on the approach to the most important issues of ...

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UN calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts

NEW YORK / WAM Clashes intensified across Sudan on Monday, as top UN officials urged rival military factions to protect civilians and respect the country’s international obligations. “I strongly condemn the outbreak of fighting that is taking place in Sudan and appeal to the leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RAF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to immediately cease ...

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