Crowds call for democracy in largest protest Myanmar has seen

Feb 6 2021

Hundreds of people gathered in Yangon, Myanmar to protest the country’s military coup, criticising their military dictator and calling for democracy.

Protests against the military coup arose despite Telenor, one of Myanmar’s biggest telecommunication providers, being ordered to shut down access to social media ‘for the sake of stability’.

The crowds are calling for the release of their elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi after he, with many others, was detained by the army and is currently under house arrest.

#MaltaDaily

Manchester United move Munich remembrance event online

Feb 6 2021

“The 63rd anniversary of the Munich air disaster today will be like none that have gone before it.”

Today marks the 63rd anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster which left 23 people dead, eight of which being Manchester United’s own Busby Babes, but the event will be commemorated differently in 2021.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, United have moved their anniversary event from Old Trafford to digital platforms such as MUTV and United’s social media.

#MaltaDaily

Showers expected for the weekend after two days of summer in February

Feb 6 2021

After what can be considered as two days of Summer in February, the Malta International Airport has issued a forecast which predicts isolated showers on Sunday and wind & thundery showers on Monday.

Cooler temperatures are also expected with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C going into Monday.

This rapid change in weather is a result of the low-pressure system over Northern Africa moving across the Mediterranean, so get your jackets and scarves ready!

#MaltaDaily

Around 1,000 Europe-bound immigrants stopped from fleeing Libya

Feb 6 2021

Close to 1,000 immigrants, most of which being African, were caught trying to flee Libya and head for Europe via wooden boats and dinghies.

The pleasant weather in the Mediterranean may have encouraged travel, with Libyan Law Forces saving around 800 immigrants over the span of two days, returning them to Libya.

Currently, Libya is in the midst of national instability due to the country’s civil war and many nationals ended up seeking criminal services to orchestrate clandestine voyages towards Europe.

#MaltaDaily