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Airstrikes on Myanmar village feared to have killed 100
A junta spokesman admitted the military attacked a ceremony held by its armed opponents and said if civilians died it was because they were helping “the terrorists”.
- by Grant Peck
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On a chilly Easter Sunday, Christians across Melbourne reflect on hope and community
The major Catholic service at St Patrick’s Cathedral drew large crowds, but many Christians worshipped in smaller churches and congregations in the outer suburbs.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Silent protest as Myanmar junta extends state of emergency
Junta marks coup anniversary by breaking another rule to extend state of emergency and keep democracy at bay. Protesters stayed away.
- by Grant Peck
Blacklisted, hunted, shot: The Australian who escaped a brutal regime
Photojournalist Steve Tickner managed to get out of military-ruled Myanmar after being pursued by security forces and suffering a major health emergency.
- by Chris Barrett
WhatsApp adds feature to bypass internet censors in repressive regimes
At least 44 governments imposed internet blackouts in the past five years, according to internet services company Surfshark.
- by Andrew Jeong
‘Farcical’ : Aung San Suu Kyi’s jail time increases as secretive trials end
In a court session held behind closed doors, Aung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of offences relating to her lease and use of a helicopter.
- by Martin Petty
‘A clear message’: UN council demands end to violence in historic Myanmar vote
In its first ever-resolution on the South-east Asian nation, the council also urged the release of all “arbitrarily detained” prisoners including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
- by Edith Lederer
‘A remarkable man’: Albanese celebrates Sean Turnell’s release from Myanmar jail
The prime minister said he had spoken to the economist and found him in “amazingly good spirits” after 650 days of imprisonment.
- by Matthew Knott and Chris Barrett
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Australian Sean Turnell released from jail by Myanmar junta
The academic was freed to “to maintain friendly relations with other countries”, an official announcement said.
- by Chris Barrett
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Verified Myanmar mass killings just the tip of the iceberg
Civilian slayings by the Myanmar military continue unabated while the world’s eyes are on Ukraine, a new report says.
- by Chris Barrett
‘Outrageous’: Myanmar court convicts Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years over secrets law
A Myanmar court has convicted Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years in prison for violating the country’s secrets law.
- by Chris Barrett