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world25 days ago•6 min saved

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Fails to Reverse Junta’s Grip

Five years after the coup, Myanmar’s National Unity Government, a shadow, exile-based pro-democracy coalition, has largely failed to unite rebel groups, win broad international support, or overturn the junta’s staged elections. With criticized leadership, limited resources, and ongoing fighting in central Myanmar, the military has maintained control over roughly half the country while the shadow government struggles to effect practical change and avoid irrelevance.

via The New York Times|

#coup #democracy #junta

world26 days ago•3 min saved

Niger’s junta vows retaliation after Niamey airport gunfire

Heavy security was deployed around Niamey’s main airport after overnight gunfire and explosions; General Abdourahmane Tchiani accused France, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire and vowed retaliation, with observers suggesting a jihadist attack. Reports on state TV of damage to aircraft and a French national killed remain unverified, as Niger’s junta tightens control and deepens ties with Russia amid persistent insurgencies.

via The Guardian|

#airport #jnim #junta

africa26 days ago•2 min saved

Burkina Faso junta bans all political parties and seizes assets

Burkina Faso’s military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced a decree banning all political parties and transferring their assets to the state as part of its plan to 'rebuild the state,' a move that follows the 2022 coup and extends the junta’s rule by five more years.

via BBC|

#africa #burkinafaso #coup

africa27 days ago•5 min saved

Gunfire near Niamey airport sparks brief panic as Niger's junta-era tensions flare

A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions near Niamey’s international airport subsided within hours, with no confirmed casualties. The incident focused on an area housing an air force base close to the presidential palace, amid Niger’s ongoing military rule and regional insecurity tied to jihadist violence and Sahel security efforts. Video footage showed flames and bright streaks in the sky, while sirens and evacuation chatter followed the blast.

via africanews.com|

#africa #airport #gunfire

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Myanmar's Controversial Elections Continue Amid Civil Unrest

Myanmar's military-led election, criticized as a sham and lacking credible opposition, is underway amid ongoing conflict and low voter turnout, with the military-backed USDP leading and concerns about legitimacy and future stability.

via The Guardian|

#civil-conflict #democracy #election

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Guinea's Junta Leader Declared President After Election Amid Opposition Boycott

Guinea's Supreme Court confirmed the election victory of junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya, marking his transition to a democratically elected president after a 2021 coup, amidst concerns over political repression and ongoing economic challenges despite rich mineral resources.

via ABC News|

#democracy #election #guinea

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Guinea's Coup Leader Mamady Doumbouya Declared President in Landslide Victory

Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea's junta leader who had pledged not to run for office, was elected president with 86.72% of the vote amid an opposition boycott and allegations of irregularities, after leading a coup in 2021 and changing the constitution to allow his candidacy.

via The Guardian|

#doumbouya #election #guinea

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Guinea's Junta Leader Leads in Presidential Election Amid Opposition Concerns

Guinea's current military leader Mamady Doumbouya is the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election, following a controversial referendum that allowed him to run and extended presidential terms, amid opposition criticism and concerns over democratic backsliding. The election marks a significant moment in Guinea's ongoing political upheaval in West Africa, with many fearing the consolidation of military power and suppression of opposition.

via The Guardian|

#democracy #doumbouya #election

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Guinea's Junta Leader Likely to Win First Post-Coup Election

Guinea is holding its first presidential election since a 2021 military coup, with junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya expected to win amid concerns over the lack of genuine opposition and democratic legitimacy, as the election is seen by critics as a move to legitimize his continued rule.

via ABC News|

#democracy #doumbouya #election

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Burkina Faso's Junta Enacts Homosexuality Ban

Burkina Faso's military-led government has passed a law criminalizing homosexuality, with penalties of up to five years in prison, making it one of the latest African countries to implement such legislation amid regional trends and ongoing political instability.

via France 24|

#african-nations #anti-gay-law #burkina-faso

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Myanmar's Acting President Myint Swe Dies at 74

Myanmar's figurehead president Myint Swe, who had been in declining health and serving in a largely ceremonial role since the 2021 coup, died at 74 due to neurodegenerative diseases. The military junta, led by Min Aung Hlaing, has been in control since the coup, with Hlaing acting as the de facto leader. Myint Swe's death comes amid ongoing turmoil and preparations for upcoming elections, which critics view as a sham to legitimize military rule.

via BBC|

#death #junta #myanmar

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Mali Junta Dismisses PM Maiga, Appoints General Abdoulaye Maiga

Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been dismissed after criticizing the ruling junta for failing to organize elections within the promised 24-month transition period. The military rulers, who took power in coups in 2020 and 2021, postponed the elections indefinitely, citing technical reasons. Maiga, who was unaware of the decision until it was reported in the media, expressed his discontent, leading to tensions with the junta. His successor will need to form a new government in consultation with interim President Assimi Goïta.

via CNN|

#choguel-maiga #elections #junta

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Burkina Faso Junta Extends Rule Until 2029

The military junta in Burkina Faso has announced an extension of its rule until 2029.

via Financial Times|

#2029 #burkina-faso #extension

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Myanmar Junta Losing Ground: Key Town Falls to Anti-Junta Rebels

Thailand has urged Myanmar's junta to reduce violence following the fall of a critical border town to anti-junta rebels, with preparations underway for an influx of people crossing into Thailand. The foreign minister stated that Thailand is working with ASEAN members to follow a stalled peace plan for Myanmar and is considering alternative trade routes due to potential road closures caused by the fighting. A steady stream of people, fearing air strikes, queued at a border crossing to flee Myanmar, highlighting the impact of the conflict on civilians.

via Reuters.com|

#border-town #international-relations #junta

international-relations1 year ago•6 min saved

"Nigerien Junta Orders U.S. Troop Exit Amid Legal Dispute"

The U.S. is in talks with Niger's military junta to determine if they can maintain a security presence in the country after the junta declared the presence of U.S. troops "illegal." The junta's decision followed concerns raised by the Biden administration about Niger's relationships with Iran and Russia. The U.S. military presence in Niger, which includes about 1,000 troops and a large drone base, has been part of efforts to counter Islamist militancy in the region. The junta's strong stance has sparked calls within Nigerien society for American troops to depart, leaving the situation in limbo for U.S. service members at the drone base.

via The Washington Post|

#international-relations #junta #military-presence