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Opponents of Myanmar’s junta set up national unity government

cde.news desk 16 April 2021, 10:06 · 1 min read

epa09138579 A demonstrator shouts during an anti-military coup protest in Mandalay, Myanmar, 16 April 2021. According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), at least 700 people have been killed by Myanmar armed forces since the military seized power on 01 February 2021. EPA-EFE/STRINGER

April 16 (Reuters) – Opponents of Myanmar’s junta announced on Friday a national unity government, which includes ousted lawmakers, members of ethnic groups and figures in the anti-coup protest, according to a video statement read out on Public Voice Television.

(Reporting by Reuters Staff Writing by Ed Davies Editing by Gareth Jones)

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