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DNA Exclusive: Analysis of China coup and Xi Jinping's arrest rumours

In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan will analyse the truth behind rumours of Xi Jinping's detention and military coup in China.

Sep 28, 2022, 23:53 PM IST

Xi Jinping makes first public appearance since SCO summit amid rumours of military coup in China

Xi Jinping's absence from the limelight had sparked rumours of a military coup in China and that he had been placed under house arrest.

Sep 28, 2022, 08:04 AM IST

Sudan military seizes power, dissolves transitional government; UN calls for immediate release of officials

Sudan health ministry said seven people were killed by gunfire and 140 injured in clashes between soldiers and street protesters.

Oct 26, 2021, 07:16 AM IST

Myanmar coup: Activists slam ASEAN-junta consensus, will continue protests

Myanmar`s pro-democracy activists heavily criticized the agreement between the junta chief and  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and said they will continue to protest.
 

Apr 25, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

Myanmar military coup: As protests resume, West condemns security response

Protesters returned to the streets of Myanmar on Wednesday (February 10) after the most violent day yet in demonstrations against the military coup that halted a tentative transition to democracy under elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in the country.

Feb 10, 2021, 10:03 AM IST

Myanmar's military junta shuts down internet as thousands protest coup

Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet in the country on Saturday (February 6) as thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon city to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 

Feb 06, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

Myanmar Coup: India engaged constructively to ensure UNSC’s statement was not ‘condemnatory’, says MEA

 India engaged constructively and acted as an "important bridge" during deliberations over the UN Security Council’s statement on the situation in Myanmar, ensuring it strongly underlined the importance of the democratic process and transition while not being "condemnatory" in nature. 

Feb 05, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook temporarily fearing ‘instability’

The step has also come hours after the citizens staged a small demonstration in Myanmar's second city, Mandalay. As per the BBC’s report, the military had also made some arrests during the demonstration. The political environment took an intense turn after Myanmar plunged back into direct military rule on Monday (February 1).

Feb 04, 2021, 16:41 PM IST

Pakistan staring at military coup, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa meets business leaders, PM Imran Khan missing

The Pakistani Army's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that General Bajwa told the business leaders that the country was witnessing "improved internal security environment" which has "created space for increased economic activity".

Oct 03, 2019, 18:36 PM IST

US ready to offer any assistance to Turkey after coup attempt: Joe Biden

US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the US is ready to offer any necessary support to Turkey after the July 15 failed coup attempt against the Turkish government.

Aug 25, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Islamabad asks Ankara to take over schools run by Gulen in Pakistan

Pakistan has offered Turkey to take over a chain of schools allegedly run by Fateullah Gulen, a U.S. based cleric accused of being behind the recent failed coup in a move aimed at allaying Ankara's concerns over the presence of institutions in the country.

Aug 03, 2016, 19:07 PM IST

'Traitors Cemetery' reserved for Turkey's coup plotters

Captain Mehmet Karabekir`s body was not washed before burial. Nobody recited prayers from the Koran before he was laid to rest in a hastily dug hole near an animal shelter, denied all Muslim rites. 

Jul 30, 2016, 04:30 AM IST

Turkey dismisses 88 foreign ministry staff: Foreign minister

Turkey has dismissed 88 employees of the foreign ministry, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, the latest in a series of purges of suspected supporters of a U.S.-based Muslim cleric accused of organising a failed military coup.

Jul 28, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

UN chief voices concern over Turkey situation

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his concern over Turkey situation but said that he trusts the government and people of Turkey will transform this moment of uncertainty into a moment of unity.

Jul 28, 2016, 08:03 AM IST

Turkey discharges generals, shuts media outlets after coup

Turkey on Wednesday said it was discharging 149 generals and ordering the closure of dozens of media outlets in the next phase of its controversial crackdown in the wake of the failed coup.

Jul 28, 2016, 01:54 AM IST

Ties will be hit if cleric is not extradited, Turkey warns US

The Turkish-US relations could be affected if Washington does not extradite cleric Fethullah Gulen whom Ankara accuses of being behind the July 15 coup attempt, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday.

Jul 25, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Turkey will adhere to democratic principles, rule of law: Deputy PM

Turkey will strongly adhere to democratic principles and rule of law, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Saturday, referring to the government`s crackdown in the aftermath of a failed military coup.

Jul 23, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

Turkish lawmakers give leader Erdogan sweeping new powers

Turkish lawmakers declared a three-month state of emergency on Thursday, overwhelmingly approving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's request for sweeping new powers to expand a government crackdown after last week's attempt military coup.

Jul 22, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan signals death penalty return

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced that he was ready to reinstate the death penalty "if the people demand it", following the recent attempted coup on July 15.

Jul 19, 2016, 12:15 PM IST

Attempted military coup in Turkey: What we know so far

A Turkish army faction backed by tanks and fighter jets launched a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that appeared to be faltering on Saturday.

Jul 16, 2016, 13:32 PM IST