Mass anti-coup protests turned violent in Sudan while thousands of people were marching to the Presidential palace. Over 100 people have been reported injured.

Mass anti-coup protests turn violent in Sudan as thousands march to Presidential palace

Thousands of people took to the streets of Sudan's capital to protest against the military coup. Over 100 protesters have been reported injured as they face tear gas and grenades.

Sudan: Mass anti-coup protests turn violent, over 100 reported injured

Myanmar's junta chief on Monday said that the ruling military was committed to peace and democracy, and that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should consider the provocations and violence being carried out by its opponents.

In his first comments since&nbsp;Myanmar's neighbours decided to exclude him from an upcoming ASEAN summit over a lack of commitment to its five-point roadmap, Min Aung Hlaing reiterated the junta's own five-stage plan to restore democracy.

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Min Aung Hlaing, who led the Feb. 1 coup that plunged&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;into deadly chaos, made no mention of the ASEAN decision but suggested the outlawed National Unity Government (NUG) and armed ethnic groups were trying to sabotage the ASEAN-led peace process.

"More violence happened due to provocations of terrorist groups," Min Aung Hlaing said in a speech on television, where he appeared in civilian attire. "No one cares about their violence, and is only demanding we solve the issue. ASEAN should work on that."

ASEAN decided to invite a non-political representative from&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;to its Oct. 26-28 summit, in an unprecedented snub&nbsp;to the military leaders behind the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.

Min Aung Hlaing said&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;wanted ASEAN's special envoy, Erywan Yusof, to visit the country as agreed, but some of his demands were non-negotiable. He did not elaborate.

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The NUG, a broad alliance of anti-coup groups that includes members of Suu Kyi's ousted ruling party, has backed the training and formation of militias called "People's Defence Forces" behind attacks on security forces in several regions of the country.

The NUG recently declared a nationwide rebellion against military rule.

The shadow government on Monday welcomed ASEAN's exclusion of the junta leader but said the NUG should be the legitimate representative.

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"ASEAN excluding Min Aung Hlaing is an important step, but we request that they recognise us as the proper representative," said its spokesman Dr. Sasa.

However, he said the NUG would accept inviting a truly neutral alternative&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;representative.

ASEAN's decision was an unusually bold step for the consensus-driven bloc, which traditionally favours a policy of engagement and non-interference.

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Brunei, ASEAN's current chair, issued a statement citing a lack of progress&nbsp;on a roadmap that the junta had agreed to with ASEAN in April.

A spokesman for the military government at the weekend blamed "foreign intervention" for the decision.

Myanmar&nbsp;has been in turmoil since the coup, which ended a decade of tentative democracy and economic reform. Thousands of its opponents have been arrested, including Suu Kyi.

Security forces have killed more than 1,100 people, according to activists and the United Nations.

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inutes after Min Aung Hlaing's speech, state television announced that more than 5,600 people arrested or subject to arrest warrants over their roles in anti-coup protests would be freed in an amnesty.

It said the decision was on humanitarian grounds and blamed the shadow government for causing the unrest.

Myanmar's junta chief on Monday said that the ruling military was committed to peace and democracy, and that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should consider the provocations and violence being carried out by its opponents.

Myanmar's junta chief on Monday said that the ruling military was committed to peace and democracy, and that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should consider the provocations and violence being carried out by its opponents. In his first comments since Myanmar's neighbours decided to exclude him from an upcoming ASEAN summit over a lack of commitment to its five-point roadmap, Min Aung Hlaing reiterated the junta's own five-stage plan to restore democracy. Also read | ASEAN excludes Myanmar junta chief from attendance at summit Min Aung Hlaing, who led the Feb. 1 coup that plunged Myanmar into deadly chaos, made no mention of the ASEAN decision but suggested the outlawed National Unity Government (NUG) and armed ethnic groups were trying to sabotage the ASEAN-led peace process. "More violence happened due to provocations of terrorist groups," Min Aung Hlaing said in a speech on television, where he appeared in civilian attire. "No one cares about their violence, and is only demanding we solve the issue. ASEAN should work on that." ASEAN decided to invite a non-political representative from Myanmar to its Oct. 26-28 summit, in an unprecedented snub to the military leaders behind the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar wanted ASEAN's special envoy, Erywan Yusof, to visit the country as agreed, but some of his demands were non-negotiable. He did not elaborate. Also Read | Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer says he has been issued a gag order The NUG, a broad alliance of anti-coup groups that includes members of Suu Kyi's ousted ruling party, has backed the training and formation of militias called "People's Defence Forces" behind attacks on security forces in several regions of the country. The NUG recently declared a nationwide rebellion against military rule. The shadow government on Monday welcomed ASEAN's exclusion of the junta leader but said the NUG should be the legitimate representative. Important Step "ASEAN excluding Min Aung Hlaing is an important step, but we request that they recognise us as the proper representative," said its spokesman Dr. Sasa. However, he said the NUG would accept inviting a truly neutral alternative Myanmar representative. ASEAN's decision was an unusually bold step for the consensus-driven bloc, which traditionally favours a policy of engagement and non-interference. Watch | 1,200 people reportedly killed in Myanmar coup Brunei, ASEAN's current chair, issued a statement citing a lack of progress on a roadmap that the junta had agreed to with ASEAN in April. A spokesman for the military government at the weekend blamed "foreign intervention" for the decision. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the coup, which ended a decade of tentative democracy and economic reform. Thousands of its opponents have been arrested, including Suu Kyi. Security forces have killed more than 1,100 people, according to activists and the United Nations. Also read | Myanmar to free more than 5,000 protesters after ASEAN snub inutes after Min Aung Hlaing's speech, state television announced that more than 5,600 people arrested or subject to arrest warrants over their roles in anti-coup protests would be freed in an amnesty. It said the decision was on humanitarian grounds and blamed the shadow government for causing the unrest.

Myanmar junta leader blames opponents for prolonging unrest

In a sign that situation in Myanmar may involve further complications, ten of Myanmar's rebel groups declared support for anti-military coup protesters. This has raised fears that the Myanmar may further spiral into a broader conflict. The ethnic armies have fought with the military for decades.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi from power on February 1, triggering an uprising that the junta has sought to quell with deadly crackdowns.

On Saturday, 10 of these rebel groups met virtually to discuss the situation. They condemnedb junta's use of live ammunition against protesters.

"The leaders of the military council must be held accountable," said General Yawd Serk, leader of rebel group the Restoration Council of Shan State. &nbsp;

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Myanmar's military junta declared a month-long ceasefire with ethnic armed groups last week.

The announcement did not encompass stopping lethal force against anti-coup demonstrations.

But Yawd Serk said the ceasefire means security forces should halt "all violent actions", including against protesters.&nbsp;

The 10 rebel groups that met online are signatories to a nationwide ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Suu Kyi's government, which attempted to negotiate an end to the ethnic militias' decades-long armed struggle for greater autonomy.&nbsp;

But distrust runs deep for the ethnic minorities of Myanmar, and Yawd Serk said the 10 signatories to the nationwide ceasefire would "review" the deal during their meeting.&nbsp;

"I would like to state that the (10 groups) firmly stand with the people who are... demanding the end of dictatorship," he said.&nbsp;

(With AFP inputs)

In a sign that situation in Myanmar may involve further complications, ten of Myanmar's rebel groups declared support for anti-military coup protesters. This has raised fears that the Myanmar may further spiral into a broader conflict.

In a sign that situation in Myanmar may involve further complications, ten of Myanmar's rebel groups declared support for anti-military coup protesters. This has raised fears that the Myanmar may further spiral into a broader conflict. The ethnic armies have fought with the military for decades. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi from power on February 1, triggering an uprising that the junta has sought to quell with deadly crackdowns. On Saturday, 10 of these rebel groups met virtually to discuss the situation. They condemnedb junta's use of live ammunition against protesters. "The leaders of the military council must be held accountable," said General Yawd Serk, leader of rebel group the Restoration Council of Shan State. Also Read | Four killed in Myanmar protests as military cracks down on online critics Myanmar's military junta declared a month-long ceasefire with ethnic armed groups last week. The announcement did not encompass stopping lethal force against anti-coup demonstrations. But Yawd Serk said the ceasefire means security forces should halt "all violent actions", including against protesters. The 10 rebel groups that met online are signatories to a nationwide ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Suu Kyi's government, which attempted to negotiate an end to the ethnic militias' decades-long armed struggle for greater autonomy. But distrust runs deep for the ethnic minorities of Myanmar, and Yawd Serk said the 10 signatories to the nationwide ceasefire would "review" the deal during their meeting. "I would like to state that the (10 groups) firmly stand with the people who are... demanding the end of dictatorship," he said. (With AFP inputs)

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