Junta wants to release 9,600 prisoners
Since the military coup almost three years ago, the generals have ruled Myanmar with an iron fist. The prisons are full. Prisoners are often released on the occasion of important holidays – including now. As part of a new mass amnesty, the military junta in Myanmar has announced the release of around 9,600 prisoners, including […]
President escapes from house arrest – but his captors are already waiting
The junta in Niger says it has thwarted an attempt by the ousted president to escape. His situation had previously worsened dramatically. Until a few weeks ago, Mohamed Bazoum was Niger’s first democratically elected president. Then the military took power in the country and arrested the trained philosophy teacher. Since then, the 63-year-old politician has […]
Coup in Niger – ECOWAS leaders to review action plan at meeting
08 August, 2023, 00:55 © Screenshot from the video West African leaders will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss the Niger junta’s refusal to restore the power of its ousted president, Reuters reported. Last week, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on the leaders of the July 26 coup to step […]
Ultimatum expired – young people set up vigilante groups
Young people have set up vigilante groups in Niger’s capital Niamey. Apparently they want to support the new military junta a week after the coup d’état. Before the ultimatum of the West African economic community Ecowas to the junta in Niger expired, young people in the capital Niamey founded vigilante groups. As a reporter from […]
