Berisha convenes the presidency of the Democratic Party: Rama and McGonigal staged a coup

19:42 31/01/2023 At today’s meeting of the Presidency in the blue headquarters, the chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, spoke again about the McGonigal case. Berisha said that Albania is in an extraordinary moment, adding that Rama and the former FBI official staged a coup by trying to eliminate political pluralism. Sali Berisha: We … Read more

Jordan’s Prince Hamzah says he ‘won’t obey orders’ while being held under house arrest for coup plot

Jordan’s Prince Hamzah has said he will refuse to obey orders while being held under house arrest following accusations he plotted a coup against King Abdullah II – his half-brother – by the country’s deputy prime minister. ‘I am going to escalate and won’t obey when they tell you you cannot go out or tweet or reach … Read more

Jordan’s Queen Noor Al Hussein slams claims son plotted coup with foreign powers as ‘wicked slander’

Jordan’s Queen Noor Al Hussein today slammed claims her son plotted a coup as ‘wicked slander’, amid reports he has been placed under house arrest. The American-born Jordanian royal, 69, said she hoped ‘praying that truth and justice will prevail’ following the reported detainment of her son Prince Hamzah bin Hussein. Prince Hamzah is the son of … Read more

Myanmar coup: Boy cries over coffin of his friend, 13, who was shot dead by soldiers as they fled

As mourners wept over the senseless loss of a 13-year-old child’s life – shot dead by Myanmar military forces – no sight was more tragic than that of his heartbroken friend.  Tragic video footage has emerged of the boy crying over his playmate Sai Wai Yan’s coffin after he was shot dead on Saturday in … Read more

Myanmar coup: Plumes of smoke rise over Yangon as security forces fire on unarmed protesters

Plumes of smoke rose over Myanmar’s largest city today as security forces fired on unarmed protesters to bring the death toll to more than 200. Terrified residents have fled the industrial neighbourhood in Yangon that has been turned into a battle zone, with burning barricades billowing in the streets and bullets whizzing over them. Hardline … Read more

Myanmar coup: Police shoot dead five protesters after yesterday saw bloodiest day since coup

At least five Myanmar pro-democracy protesters have today been shot dead by security forces after yesterday saw the bloodiest day of demonstrations since the military coup began six weeks ago.  One of the victims was shot in the head while another was shot in the face in Myingyan, according to witnesses.   Yesterday saw 44 protesters … Read more

Myanmar coup: Police flee to India rather than take part in bloody crackdown

Police officers have begun fleeing Myanmar into India after refusing to take part in an increasingly bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.  Indian border guards say around 30 officers and their families have crossed into their country in the last few days, and are mostly seeking refuge in Mizoram state. Locals say the men claimed to … Read more

Myanmar coup: Another pro-democracy protester is shot dead

Security forces in Myanmar have launched another violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, shooting at least one dead in the bloodiest week since military leaders seized power in a coup. A man in his 20s, named locally as Ko Zaw Myo, died on Friday after being shot in the neck by police during protests in the city … Read more

Myanmar coup: Soldiers post death threats on TikTok videos as police filmed gunning down protester

Footage has emerged of a Myanmar pro-democracy protester being shot dead at point-blank range amid a bloody crackdown by the military – whose soldiers are issuing threats on TikTok warning that ‘I will shoot whoever I see’.  The video of a civilian being gunned down in the street has been condemned by a UN special … Read more

Myanmar coup: Police filmed brutally beating ambulance crew

Riot police have been filmed brutally beating volunteer medics for helping wounded pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar.  CCTV footage captured in the country’s largest city of Yangon on Wednesday showed armed police stopping an ambulance at gunpoint and forcing three medics out before attacking them.  One officer blasts one of the vehicle’s windows with a shotgun … Read more