Australian government faces renewed calls to sanction Myanmar’s military on coup anniversary

Youth activists and Buddhist monks participate in an anti-military government protest rally in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Youth activists and Buddhist monks participate in an anti-military government protest rally in Mandalay, Myanmar. Source: AAP

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A former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights has urged the international community, including Australia, to step up its response to Myanmar's military junta.

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