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Protesters in Yangon on February 17, 2021 Source: Getty / SAI AUNG MAIN/AFP via Getty Images

Australian Sean Turnell is among thousands arrested since the military seized power in a coup early last year, including politicians, bureaucrats, students and journalists.


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Australian Sean Turnell is among thousands arrested since the military seized power in a coup early last year, including politicians, bureaucrats, students and journalists.



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