Topic: military-junta

In Thailand, students take on the military (and 'death eaters')

In Thailand, students take on the military (and 'death eaters')

Hannah Beech, The New York Times
Posted at Aug 11 11:20 PM

The protests have since grown, taking on graver issues like the disappearance of Thai dissidents. For weeks now, thousands of students, many dressed in demure school uniforms or as pop culture icons (like a Japanese animated hamster), have staged rallies across the country, urging the armed forces and their allies to withdraw from politics and respect human rights.   Read more »

PNP: No reason to grab power from Duterte

PNP: No reason to grab power from Duterte

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 17 02:49 PM

MANILA - The Philippine National Police on Friday said there is no reason for the police or military to grab power from President Rodrigo Duterte, as the country’s law enforcement agencies are happy with how the chief executive is running things. Read more »

Año: 'No existing condition' for military junta

Año: 'No existing condition' for military junta

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 10:30 PM

MANILA - Interior and Local Government officer-in-charge Eduardo Año on Wednesday downplayed President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that he prefers to have a military junta succeed him. Read more »

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