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Kirin, parent company of Australian beer company Lion, cuts ties with Myanmar military after coup – ABC News
Human rights groups welcome the move, but some asked why it took a coup to cut ties when the military had already been accused of genocide against the Rohingya.
The parent company of Lion, which owns and distributes some of Australia’s most iconic beers, has cut ties with the Myanmar military after it staged a coup this week.
- Lion boasts brands including Tooheys, XXXX and Little Creatures
- The Australian company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin Holdings
- Kirin was urged to cut ties following allegations the military committed genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority
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