ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc said on Saturday (Feb 24) that it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger following military coup in the country last year. The bloc said that the decision was being taken on humanitarian grounds and a no-fly zone, asset freezes and border closures were being stopped "with immediate effect".

ECOWAS lifts some sanctions on coup-hit Niger, unfreezes assets

The West African regional bloc said it would lift strict sanctions on Niger as it seeks a new strategy to dissuade three junta-led states from withdrawing from the political and economic union - a move that threatens regional integration.

West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger

Myanmar's junta has sentenced to death three high-ranking officers who oversaw the surrender of a strategic town on the Chinese border to ethnic minority fighters last month, military sources told news agency.

Three Myanmar Brigadier Generals sentenced to death for surrendering town

Myanmar: All men and women of eligible age now required to serve in army

Myanmar's Junta has begun enforcing conscription in the country. As for the latest announcement, the military now can summon all men aged 18 to 25 and women aged between 18 to 27 for at least two years. Watch to know more!

Myanmar's Junta enforces complusory military service for 2 years | Myanmar Junta's Conscription Law

Myanmar's military junta has extended emergency rule in the country by 6 months. The announcement came on the eve of the third coup anniversary. The move came as the military junta battles to contain a bloody, pro-democracy rebellion that has severely tested its ability to govern the country.

Gravitas | Myanmar Junta extends Military rule

Myanmar's ruling junta extended state of emergency for six months in the conflict-torn country. The military has repeatedly extended emergency rule since taking power in a coup three years ago. India has expressed concerns over rising tensions in the country.

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency rule by six months

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency rule on eve of coup anniversar

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency rule on eve of coup anniversary

US imposes additional sanctions on Myanmar on third coup anniversary

Myanmar's ruling junta on Wednesday extended for six months a state of emergency in the conflict-torn country. The military has repeatedly extended emergency rule since taking power in a coup three years ago.

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency on eve of coup anniversary

Myanmar's military rulers have extended the state of emergency by six more months, putting on hold hopes for the restoration of democracy in the country. Just hours before this announcement, the military government had eased election registration rules in the country.

Myanmar's junta extends emergency rule, elections delayed again

Myanmar has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economy, the Asian nation has imposed a new income tax rule. Those Myanmar nationals who are working abroad are now subjected to a 2% income tax.

Myanmar: New income tax rules announced for nationals living abroad

Is the Junta losing ground in Myanmar? Myanmar's Junta is battling unprecedented opposition alliance & struggling to recruit people amid poor equipment issues. Watch to get more insights!

India may end free movement regime near Myanmar border

Myanmar's Junta battles unprecedented opposition alliance

The economic community of central African states has announced that it is maintaining its suspension of Gabon, a sanction imposed following the military overthrow of President Ali Bongo Ondimba last august. ECOWAS follows in the footsteps of the economic community of west African states (ECOWAS) regional bloc which took drastic measures to isolate or issue sanctions to coup-hit countries in the region.

Gabon coup: Suspension upheld by central African states

Leader of al-Qaeda-linked group in Sahel announces new Jihad phase against juntas

Representatives from Myanmar's ruling military have held talks, facilitated by China, with three armed rebel groups leading an anti-junta offensive, state media reported a junta spokesperson as saying on Monday.

Myanmar military meets rebel groups with China's help - junta spokesperson

Myanmar's pro-democracy fighters have intensified their fight against the country's military. The People's Defense Force groups or the PDFs are now pushing to capture the first state capital from the junta.

Myanmar rebel groups mounting nationwide offensive against junta

Unrest refuses to die down in Myanmar as the country remains under the grip of military rule.

Myanmar's rebel groups challenge Junta

Myanmar's military has lost control of a strategic town on the Chinese border following days of clashes with ethnic armed groups, in what analysts say is the biggest military challenge it has faced since seizing power.

Myanmar junta loses control of strategic town on China border

Niger military says late night escape bid of President Bazoum thwarted

On Friday, hundreds of people demonstrated in the capital city of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in favor of the ruling junta, which had taken over in a coup a year earlier. At the Place de la Nation, supporters congregated and waved Burkinabe flags. A few people carried placards featuring images of Captain Ibrahim Traore, the nation's youthful military commander.

'Elections 'not a priority' compared to security', says Junta leader

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