Myanmar coup: Germany condemns army takeover
By DW
01 February 2021 |
12:05 pm
The international community has criticized Monday's coup in Myanmar, urging the army to release all political leaders. Germany said the military's actions "jeopardize progress made so far towards democratic change."
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