Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Monday, June 20, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Turkish President Erdogan to chair Cabinet meeting at the presidential palace.

ANKARA - The UN World Refugee Day to be observed in country with special events in Istanbul and the capital.

SOUTHEAST ASIA & THE PACIFIC

SPECIAL REPORT:

Myanmar: Fears for Islam as nationalist monks open school

By Kyaw Ye Lynn

YANGON - Observers concerned Buddhist run free education schools — long a backbone of Myanmar’s education system — may soon be utilized to foment hatred of other religions, as nationalist monks open their own school in predominantly Buddhist country

AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE - Australian news crew given rare access to offshore immigration detention center for Monday TV special, with refugee advocates concerned - 2 weeks before Australian election - about timing of access.

KOREAS

SEOUL - North Korea accuses Seoul of 'military provocation' over its crackdown on illegal fishing in neutral inter-Korean waters

AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN - Nationwide protest planned against state broadcaster SABC for its recent censorship measures.

JOHANNESBURG - Amnesty International to release report urging South African authorities to ensure increased protection for refugees from mobs.

SPORTS

ANKARA - Russia takes on Wales in Toulouse, while Slovakia clashes with England in Euro 2016 Group B matches in Saint-Étienne, France. Both matches start at 1900 GMT.