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Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. Junta chief General Abdourahamane Tiani -- who will have the final say on the proposal -- proclaimed the charter's presentation as a "fresh start" for the west African nation confronted with jihadist violence.
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power
Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
Niger's national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political parti
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said. After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum,
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Myanmar junta bombs villages in three states
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Junta No.2 Turns Solar Salesman After Military Eclipse; Scam Crackdown on Karen Allies; and More
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Myanmar migrants forced to join junta forces after deportation from Thailand
The junta’s forced conscription – after being repatriated – of potentially thousands of young men could constitute a war ...
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PLA launches assault on junta-backed militia camp in Mandalay Region
Anti-junta resistance grows in Myanmar's Mandalay Region as the PLA launches a new attack on a junta stronghold ...
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Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar
The law allows Chinese companies to provide security services for Chinese organizations, projects and businesses, as well as ...
Catholic priest knifed to death in Myanmar by anti-junta rebels
YANGON – A Roman Catholic priest was knifed to death in his church in Myanmar by members of an anti-junta rebel group, an ...
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Activists: New Thai rule gives Myanmar junta greater power to block workers
Regulation requiring junta approval for migrant workers raises fears of people being forced back to military conscription and ...
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Banks Close in Sittwe as Myanmar Junta Braces for Attacks
Fighting with the Arakan Army is encircling the Rakhine State capital as the regime stops residents from leaving.
Myanmar junta criticises Argentina arrest warrant
YANGON - Myanmar’s ruling junta criticised an Argentine court on Feb 15 for issuing an arrest warrant for its top leader over ...