Myanmar coup leader’s red carpet welcome in Indonesia sparks outrage

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “Myanmar coup leader’s red carpet welcome in Indonesia sparks outrage” – below is their description.

The leader of Myanmar’s military coup was greeted with a red carpet in Indonesia on his first international visit, provoking outrage from human rights activists.

General Min Aung Hlaing is in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, for a summit of South-East Asian leaders.

Protesters have condemned his invitation, accusing it of legitimising an illegal regime.

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