Myanmar Protests Military Coup

• Myanmar military ‘very surprised’ that coup is facing opposition: U.N. envoy

  Christine Schraner Burgener told U.N. correspondents that military leaders effectively shrugged when told they would face sanctions and isolation after seizing power a month ago.

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  Mar 4, 2021
  
• Myanmar activists continue anti-coup protests after dozens killed in crackdown

  Police and soldiers opened fire with live rounds on Wednesday with little warning, witnesses said, a day after neighboring countries had called on the junta to show restraint.

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  Mar 4, 2021
  
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• Police continue to crack down on Myanmar protests after talks to end coup stall

  Foreign Ministers from Southeast Asia urged restraint but failed to unite behind a call for the military to release ousted government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and restore democracy.

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  Mar 3, 2021
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• Myanmar police open fire on anti-coup protesters ahead of talks with military

  Foreign ministers of neighboring countries were due to hold talks with the military in a bid to quell violence and find a way out of the crisis.

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  Mar 2, 2021
• At least 18 killed, 30 wounded in Myanmar anti-coup protest crackdown: UN

  Confirming reports of protesters’ deaths has been difficult amid the chaos and general lack of news from official sources.

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  Feb 28, 2021