Original version

BBC World Service East Asia

Newshour

News

Top UN court rules Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

BBC World Service South Asia

BBC World Service News Internet

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

Newshour: 15/02/2021 14:06 GMT: Myanmar coup: Protesters threatened with jail sentences

Magazines & Reviews

Myanmar coup: Protesters threatened with jail sentences

15/02/2021 14:06 GMT

15/02/2021 14:06 GMT: Myanmar coup: Protesters threatened with jail sentences

BBC World Service - Newshour, Myanmar coup: Protesters threatened with jail sentences

Myanmar military announces harsh punishments for people who challenge its rule

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

Myanmar's military has warned anti-coup protesters across the country that they could face up to 20 years in prison if they obstruct the armed forces.
 
Long sentences and fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred or contempt" towards the coup leaders, the military said. The warnings come following reports of soldiers firing rubber bullets and wounding demonstrators.
 
Also on the programme: the latest from India and the months long protests by hundreds of thousands of the country's farmers; and we’ll hear from Bill Gates who has turned his sights on the climate crisis.
 
(Picture: Myanmar Protesters Credit: Reuters)

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Newshour

15/02/2021 14:06 GMT: Myanmar coup: Protesters threatened with jail sentences

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC World Service East Asia

About BBC World Service