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Nation/World news briefs: Dec. 12, 2022
International Catholic organizations condemn Myanmar military actions
The three groups joined the United Nations and other human rights organizations calling for the release of detained Myanmar officials and leaders.
Responding to coup, Biden freezes Myanmar’s military assets in U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar to prevent six generals from accessing $1 billion in Myanmar government funds in the United States.
Bolivian bishops say Morales’ resignation was not a coup
Bolivia’s bishops called for calm after the country’s president resigned suddenly in the face of swelling street protests over accusations of electoral fraud.
Zimbabwean bishops call for restraint, patience in government shake-up
Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops urged restraint and patience from Zimbabweans in what they called “most delicate times” after 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe was sacked as leader of his party following a de facto coup.