Australia faces calls to cut military ties with Myanmar after coup

Canberra is understood to fear that isolating country risks driving junta into China's embrace

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Australia is facing growing calls to suspend military cooperation with Myanmar and impose targeted sanctions on top military generals after its army seized power in a coup and detained civilian leaders.

Labor joined calls on Tuesday for the Morrison government to review Australia's military links and send a clear signal to Myanmar's military leaders that their actions are a direct attack on Myanmar's democratic transition and stability".