World Bank "gravely concerned" over fate of Myanmar after military takeover

World Bank "gravely concerned" over fate of Myanmar after military takeover

World Bank Group Headquarters. Photo: Franz Mahr/World Bank

The World Bank on Monday said it was gravely concerned about the current situation in Myanmar and a military takeover of power, warning the events risked a major setback to the country’s transition and its development prospects.

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