Violence, protests mark anniversary of Myanmar military coup

Violence, protests mark anniversary of Myanmar military coup

A nationwide strike in Myanmar on Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power, as sporadic protests and violence across the country raised further international concern over the ongoing struggle for power. Photos and video on social media showed that a countrywide “silent strike” had emptied out streets in Myanmar’s largest city … Read more

Myanmar activists vow to defy junta with strike on coup anniversary

Myanmar activists vow to defy junta with strike on coup anniversary

Myanmar’s military rulers have threatened to jail anti-coup protesters who take part in a “silent strike” on Tuesday, a year since the generals seized power, as the United States, Britain and Canada imposed new sanctions. The Southeast Asian country has been in chaos since Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and other figures from her … Read more