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US condemns Myanmar crackdown on student rally

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AFP Washington
Last Updated : Mar 11 2015 | 1:02 AM IST
The United States condemned a violent police crackdown on a student rally in Myanmar and called on the government there to respect the right to assembly.
"We condemn the use of force taken against peaceful protesters, we are deeply concerned by reports of violence by police and other individuals against protesters. We are deeply concerned by the reports of arrests," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

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First Published: Mar 11 2015 | 1:02 AM IST

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