Towns and cities across country empty during protest on third anniversary of coup and arrest of Aung San Suu KyiCities and towns across Myanmar have come to a standstill as people took part in a silent strike to signal defiance against the military junta on the anniversary of the 2021 coup.Three years since the military detained political leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi, its grip on power is more uncertain than at any point in the last six decades, according to analysts. The UN says two-thirds of the country is experiencing conflict. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/01/streets-of-myanmar-silent-as-people-take-part-in-strike-against-military-junta
Author : Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok and Aung Naing Soe
Publish date : 2024-02-01 11:53:25
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Streets of Myanmar silent as people take part in strike against military junta
