Myanmar junta foes form unity government
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Ousted MPs, ethnic groups and protest leaders join hands to seek international support
published : 16 Apr 2021 at 17:58
2 A video released by the Committee for Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) on Friday shows Min Ko Naing, a prominent pro-democracy leader, in an undisclosed location as he announces the formation of a National Unity Government. including different ethnic groups, amid a crackdown on protests against the military coup. (AFP Photo/Committee for Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw)
Opponents of Myanmar’s junta on Friday announced a National Unity Government including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule.
Myanmar s ousted MPs form new shadow government
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16/04/2021 - 12:24 A shadow parliament working in hiding to oust Myanmar s junta from power has announced a new government - Committee for Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw - CRPH/AFP 3 min
Yangon (AFP)
A parliament working in hiding to oust Myanmar s junta from power announced a new shadow government Friday, with deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi at its helm alongside ethnic minority politicians.
The country has been in turmoil since the military detained Suu Kyi and seized power, triggering a massive uprising that the junta has sought to quell with lethal force.
Besides demanding for democracy s return, protesters are also increasingly calling for more of a governing role for the country s minority groups which have long seen their voices marginalised by the ethnic Bamar majority.
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) Opponents of Myanmar’s ruling junta went on the political offensive Friday, declaring they have formed an interim national unity government with members of Aung San Suu Kyi’s ousted cabinet and major ethnic minority groups.
The move comes on the eve of a diplomatic initiative to solve Myanmar’s crisis by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which is expected to hold a summit next week.
A violent crackdown by the junta has failed to stem opposition to the coup, and as the army has spread the fight to ethnic minorities in border areas, some ASEAN members believe the crisis threatens regional stability.
WRAPUP 2-Opponents of Myanmar coup form unity government, aim for federal democracy Reuters 2 hrs ago Unity government includes pro-democracy, minority leaders Call for international recognition Southeast Asians planning summit on crisis
April 16 (Reuters) - Opponents of Myanmar s junta announced a National Unity Government on Friday including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule and restore democracy.
Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a Feb. 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.
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Women carry pots with flowers as they take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar April 13, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Opponents of Myanmar s junta announced a National Unity Government on Friday including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule and restore democracy.
Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a Feb. 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.