Burmese-Americans hold peaceful protest outside Tennessee state capitol building
Following a military coup in Myanmar, local Burmese-Americans gathered for a protest outside the state capitol building encouraging U.S. and Tennessee leaders to impose restrictions on the Burmese military.
and last updated 2021-03-07 06:55:28-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â In February, the Burmese military overthrew the country's democratically elected government in a coup, but Saturday local Burmese-Americans spoke out.
Protesters gathered outside the state capitol building to peacefully protest the Burmese military and dictatorship.
Since overthrowing the government, Burmese military have detained civilian leaders, imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, and taken over the government.