Vladimir Putin declares martial law in seized Ukrainian regions
Putin informed the Security Council that he was imposing martial law in four Ukrainian regions that it partially occupies and seeks to fully control, including the Kherson region, in a move that appeared to be intended to help Russia strengthen its grip.
Oct 19, 2022, 19:05 PM IST
DNA: Ukraine Russia Crisis - What can India learn from this war?
Martial law has been imposed in Ukraine in view of the crisis of war. Under martial law, male citizens between the ages of 18 to 60 have to fight in a war with the army.
Feb 25, 2022, 23:48 PM IST
Mehbooba Mufti slams move to bar civilian traffic on J&K highway, calls it 'diktat of martial law'
Hours after the government issued a notification barring civilian traffic on the Jammu and Kashmir national highway two days a week, PDP chief and former state chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday slammed the step calling it a 'diktat of martial law'.
Apr 04, 2019, 08:48 AM IST
Philippines` Duterte may declare martial law next week: Defence chief
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte may declare nationwide martial law next week if threatened massive protests by communists and other leftists against his rule turn violent or disrupt the country, his defence chief said Friday.
Sep 15, 2017, 11:08 AM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asks Congress to extend martial law
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend martial law in the southern third of the country until the end of the year because the rebellion there will not be completely quelled by July 22, the end of his 60-day martial law proclamation, his spokesman said on Tuesday.
Jul 18, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to jail martial law critics
Duterte declared military rule across the region of Mindanao, home to about 20 million people, in late May to quell what he said was a fast-growing threat from the Islamic State (IS) group there.
Jul 02, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte jokes about rape amid concern over martial law abuses
Duterte is known for his informal, no-nonsense style and his speeches are often loaded with profanity, threats and jokes about taboo subjects.
May 27, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte may place entire country under martial law
Duterte assured the public he will not allow abuses under martial rule.
May 24, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Martial law in southern Philippines: What we know
Rodrigo Duterte said that his version of the martial law would be "harsh" and similar to that under Marcos.
May 24, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Philippines ''Rodrigo Duterte says ''I'll be harsh'' with army rule on island
The United States has since 2001 offered a bounty of $5 million for Isnilon Hapilon arrest to the military.
May 24, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Won't declare martial law, says Philippines' Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday appeared to rule out declaring martial law, but said he could do so if he wished, and anyone questioning his justification should "shut up" and stay out of his business.
Jan 18, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
Erdogan back in Ankara as thousands hit by Turkey purge
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was Wednesday to chair a crunch security meeting in Ankara for the first time since the failed coup, with tens of thousands either detained or sacked from their jobs in a widening purge.
Jul 20, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Turkey holds 26 generals, including ex-air chief, over coup
26 senior generals on charges of playing a role in the failed coup.
Jul 19, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan signals death penalty return
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced that he was ready to reinstate the death penalty "if the people demand it", following the recent attempted coup on July 15.
Jul 19, 2016, 12:15 PM IST
Turkey's deadly military coup attempt: As it happened
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan successfully battled to regain control over Turkey on Saturday after a coup bid by discontented soldiers, as signs grew that the most serious challenge to his 13 year
Jul 16, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Banners across Pakistan ask army chief to 'impose martial law'
A political party in Pakistan has put up banners across the country asking army chief General Raheel Sharif to "impose martial law".
Jul 12, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
