Election Farce
Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar’s military rulers continue their desperate yet failing bid to tighten their grip, this time by extending emergency rule under the pretext of preparing for elections.
Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar’s military rulers continue their desperate yet failing bid to tighten their grip, this time by extending emergency rule under the pretext of preparing for elections.
Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with the Ambassador of Chile, Juan Angulo and He also held a meeting with the Ambassador of Myanmar to India, Zaw Oo.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday raised concerns over the state’s vulnerability to illegal infiltration from Myanmar on its eastern border and warned of a potential infiltration threat from Bangladesh through neighboring Assam.
Myanmar’s military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay.
The six-day meet is being organised by the National Human right Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
State television however blamed the fire on "terrorists"
Roy's selection of myths for the book takes into account these smaller traditions while indulging in a personal predilection for tales that feature birds and animals.
The aircraft was en route from the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, to the city of Pyin Oo Lwin.
Meanwhile, the US Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate release of the journalists.
There have been reports of more than 5,400 detentions since the start of their rules, including of many journalists.
