Dozens arrested to suppress protests on Myanmar coup anniversary

Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Picture: AP

Security forces in Myanmar have arrested dozens of people in a pre-emptive move to suppress plans for a nationwide strike on the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power, state-run media reported.

Opponents of military rule in the country have called for a “Silent Strike” aimed at emptying the streets of Myanmar’s cities and towns by having people stay home and businesses shut their doors from 10am to 4pm.