Pledge to hold new election as anti coup protests grow
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Protesters were out for a third day in Yangon to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar's military leader says his junta will hold a new election and hand power to the winner as tens of thousands of people took to the streets for a third day to protest against the coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government.
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