Demonstrations resume in Myanmar despite crackdown on protests

Groups of demonstrators turned out early in Yangon and other cities to protest against the February 1 coup and demand that the nation’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021 - 08:30

Associated Press Reporter

Peaceful demonstrations against Myanmar’s military takeover resumed, following violence against protesters a day earlier by security forces and after internet access was blocked for a second straight night.

Groups of demonstrators turned out early in Yangon and other cities to protest against the February 1 coup and demand that the nation’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and members of her ousted government be freed from detention.