Myanmar junta ensures loyalty of military and police

Hints of defections among the security forces in Myanmar have emerged, PHOTO: ROBERT BOCIAGA
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TAUNGGYI (MYANMAR) - "My brother is jailed in Yangon for disobeying an order to shoot at peaceful protesters," said Mr Aung Myat.

"One year ago, he decided to become a policeman as he admired Aung San Suu Kyi. No one expected the military power grab."

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