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Myanmar’s NLD party supporters protest military coup without street rallies
There were few signs of extra security on the streets of Yangon, Myanmar s biggest city and commercial capital.PHOTO: NYTIMES
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Chinese energy firms assess changes impact on projects By GT staff reporters Published: Feb 02, 2021 08:43 PM
Photo taken on Feb. 1, 2021 shows a resting place for federal parliamentarians blocked by the military in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Photo: Xinhua
The political upheaval in Myanmar that is sowing uncertainty for the future of the Southeast Asian economy may have a mixed impact on local operations of Chinese energy companies, which have acted swiftly in response to the changing situation, several sources told the Global Times.
The Myanmar President s Office declared a one-year state of emergency after the military s detention of government leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday. State power has been handed over to the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
2021-02-02 09:07 By: Xinhua
Photo taken on Feb. 1, 2021 shows a resting place for federal parliamentarians blocked by the military in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. (Photo by U Soe/Xinhua)
Under Myanmar s cabinet reshuffle, new union ministers were appointed for 11 ministries while 24 deputy ministers were removed from their posts on Monday.
YANGON, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) Myanmar military announced a major cabinet reshuffle hours after a state of emergency was declared on Monday.
Under the cabinet reshuffle, new union ministers were appointed for 11 ministries while 24 deputy ministers were removed from their posts, the military s statement said.
Union Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court of the Union, Chief Justices and Judges of Regional or State High Courts are allowed to remain in office, according to the military s statement.
Updated Feb 02, 2021 | 10:41 IST
The military justified its seizure of power by alleging widespread fraud in elections held three months ago that the NLD won in a landslide. Police trucks are parked at Kyauktada police station in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 1, 2021 | Photo Credit: AP
Naypyidaw: Myanmar s generals appeared in firm control Tuesday a day after a surgical coup that saw democracy heroine Aung San Suu Kyi detained, as they offered silence to a barrage of global condemnation.
There were few signs of extra security on the streets of Yangon, Myanmar s biggest city and commercial capital, indicating the military s comfort levels as they faced no mass protests.
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