Alleged coup attempt in Kyrgyzstan, more than 30 people arrested

Alleged coup attempt in Kyrgyzstan, more than 30 people arrested

Photos, international media More than 30 people have been arrested in Kyrgyzstan for attempted coup. According to international media reports, a group in Kyrgyzstan was planning to spread riots in the country to seize power. The arrests came days after European Council President Charles Michel’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, when Kyrgyz President Siddir Japarov pledged his…

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Paramilitary forces staged a coup in Sudan's capital, Khartoum

Paramilitary forces staged a coup in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum

Photo courtesy of AFP In Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, there have been intense shootings and explosions near the presidential palace and several important government buildings. According to Arab media, the shooting took place near the Sudanese army headquarters and the Ministry of Defense office in Khartoum. According to the news agency, smoke was also seen rising…

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Two years on from Myanmar military coup, UN chief stresses international unity, as arrests, airstrikes continue

Two years on from Myanmar military coup, UN chief stresses international unity, as arrests, airstrikes continue

Ahead of 1 February – marking two years since the military overturned and arbitrarily detained members of the democratically elected civilian Government, including President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi – the Secretary-General, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, raised several concerns. He also condemned all forms of violence…

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