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Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar people amid junta brutality

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar people amid junta brutality

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar people amid junta brutality

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar people amid junta brutality

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed Australia's support for the people of Myanmar who continue to suffer under the oppressive rule of the military junta.

Former junta prisoner calls for more Myanmar sanctions

Former junta prisoner calls for more Myanmar sanctions

Former junta prisoner calls for more Myanmar sanctions

Former junta prisoner calls for more Myanmar sanctions

Australia needs to do more to put pressure on Myanmar's junta and kneecap the military's ability to source arms, Sean Turnell says.

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Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt

Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt

Bolivia's president has urged his people to rise up to defend democracy as police arrested a military general who led an "attempted coup d'etat".

At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack

At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack

Niger's military junta says at least 12 soldiers have been killed in an extremist attack as jihadi violence in the African nation increases following a coup.

French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive

French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive

France has confirmed its ambassador has left Niger after the junta that seized power in a coup ordered him out of the west African country.

Niger junta accuses UN chief of General Assembly block

Niger junta accuses UN chief of General Assembly block

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been accused of blocking Niger's ruling junta from the UN's annual meeting of world leaders in New York.

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Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup

Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup

Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup

Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup

Three days after the Gabon army staged a coup after an election that would extend 56 years of the Bongo family's power, the junta has reopened borders.

Gabon opposition calls on junta to hand civilians power

Gabon opposition calls on junta to hand civilians power

Gabon opposition calls on junta to hand civilians power

Gabon opposition calls on junta to hand civilians power

Gabon's main opposition party hopes the military junta that ousted President Ali Bongo will invite it to discuss the Central African country's transition plan.

Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger's military junta has ordered police to expel France's ambassador from the country.

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

The end of the Bongo family dynasty's almost six decades in office in Gabon following a military coup has created a new conundrum for regional powers.

African Union suspends Niger over coup

African Union suspends Niger over coup

African Union suspends Niger over coup

African Union suspends Niger over coup

Niger has been suspended from the African Union after last month's coup and the group has called for military leaders to release President Mohamed Bazoum.

West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta

West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta

West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta

West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta

ECOWAS has declared its readiness for military intervention after a coup in Niger while negotiators visit the country's capital Niamey.

'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention

'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention

'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention

'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention

West Africa's main regional block have set an undisclosed date for military intervention should diplomatic talks fail with Niger's coup leaders.

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West African militaries meet to finalise Niger strategy

West African bloc defence chiefs are negotiating the details of a potential intervention in Niger if diplomacy fails to oust the country's military junta.

West African bloc 'going into Niger' if all else fails

Army chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States are meeting in Ghana to discuss possible intervention in Niger to reverse a military coup.

Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace

Niger's military-appointed leader says the new regime is willing to talk with all parties, while Russia's president stressed the need for a peaceful resolution.

Ousted Niger president could be prosecuted: junta

Niger’s military regime has vowed to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason".

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West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger

Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore the country's flailing democracy.

West African bloc builds military force for Niger move

West African nations are activating a stand-by force for possible use against the military junta in Niger while they seek the peaceful restoration of democracy.

Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet

A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.

West Africa hopes for mediation ahead of Niger summit

A bloc of West African leaders is still hoping for diplomacy to end the Niger coup, ahead of a summit on a possible military response.

Niger closes airspace, coup leaders reject deadline

Calls for a peaceful resolution come as deadline arrives for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the ousted president or face military intervention.

Niger's ousted PM hopes talks can end military coup

Niger's ousted prime minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou says he thinks diplomacy can reverse a military coup in his country.

France backs West Africa's bid to undo Niger coup

France says it will support West African nations if they take military action to reverse the coup in Niger - the seventh in West and Central Africa since 2020.

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