Myanmar junta threatens to downgrade Australia ties over snub

Shunned by western governments, the junta has turned to traditional allies, including Russia and China for support. - Reuters

YANGON, May 20, 2022 (AFP): Myanmar's junta on Thursday evening (May 19) threatened to downgrade diplomatic ties with Australia after it said Canberra would not replace its recently-departed ambassador to the military-run country.

Western governments have led international criticism of last year's coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's administration and unleashed a violent crackdown on dissent, with some imposing sanctions and meeting with opposition figures.