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Title:Burma: Army Seizes Power And Promises Elections After Order Restored
Date:18th September 1988
Summary:The army seized power in Burma on September 18 and promised to hold democratic multi-party elections after restoring order to the country. After the army ordered a curfew, heavy gunfire and explosions were heard all over Rangoon. The army's orders banning gatherings of more than 5 people were ignored by thousands of student protesters who remained on the streets. People su
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Location:BURMA
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