Myanmar Protesters

• Prisoners in Myanmar pardoned by military junta, unclear if protesters among them

  The move comes as daily protests against the Feb. 1 ouster of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi continue, as does the use of deadly force against them.

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  Apr 17, 2021
  
• Myanmar anti-coup protesters shun new year celebrations amid junta crackdown

  The five-day New Year holiday, known as Thingyan, is usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples and high-spirited water-dousing on the streets.

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  Apr 13, 2021
  
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• Myanmar security forces kill 82 pro-democracy protesters in single day: reports

  At least 701 protesters and bystanders have been killed by security forces since the army’s takeover, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.

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  Apr 11, 2021
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• Myanmar’s economy could shrink 10% due to military coup unrest: World Bank

  Myanmar anti-coup protesters staged more rallies on Friday after the military reportedly shot nine people dead a day earlier, while new sanctions were laid by the U.S. and Britain.

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  Mar 26, 2021
• Myanmar military junta frees hundreds of anti-coup protesters amid silent strike

  Pro-democracy activists switched planned to hold a silent strike on Wednesday, with a range of businesses from ride hailers to pharmacies planning to close in solidarity.

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  Mar 23, 2021
• International pressure on Myanmar military grows as more anti-coup protesters killed

  Asian neighbors, who have for years stuck to a code of not criticizing each other's internal problems, have joined the West in speaking out to urge an end to the violence.

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  Mar 20, 2021
• Ousted Myanmar lawmakers eye criminal probe over military coup as violence continues

  Military and police have used increasingly violent tactics to suppress demonstrations by supporters of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but that has not put off the protests.

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  Mar 19, 2021
• Myanmar faces growing isolation as military builds its case against ousted leader

  Authorities have restricted the internet services that protesters have been using to organize, with access to WiFi in public areas largely shut off by Thursday.

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  Mar 18, 2021
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• Myanmar Buddhist monks call on military junta to end violence as protests rage

  The government-appointed State Sahgha Maha Nayaka Committee also said in a draft statement its members intended to halt activities in an apparent protest.

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  Mar 17, 2021
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• Myanmar coup opponents defy curfew, hold funerals for slain protesters

  The United Nations said it was appalled by the escalating violence at the hands of the military and called on the international community to help end the repression.

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  Mar 16, 2021