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Australian government condemns violence against Myanmar protesters against military coup
The Australian government is making major changes to its diplomatic relationship with Myanmar and redirecting humanitarian aid in response to the military coup in the country.
Key points:
- Australia is suspending the limited bilateral Defence Cooperation Program with Myanmar’s military
- It is also redirecting humanitarian aid towards Rohingyas and other vulnerable groups, avoiding government bodies
- The UN said security forces have killed more than 50 people since protests started after a coup on February 1
The United Nations said security forces have killed more than 50 people to stamp out daily demonstrations and strikes in the South-East Asian nation since the military overthrew and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1.
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