Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 09:23 AM MYT
People step on placards showing the photo of an alleged Myanmar Army sniper during a protest against the military coup in Yangon February 22, 2021. ― Reuters pic
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BRUSSELS, Feb 23 ― The European Union warned it is considering sanctions on Myanmar while Washington penalised two more generals for links to the military coup, as Western countries sought to pressure the junta to avoid a violent crackdown after weeks of protests.
A general strike shut businesses in the Southeast Asian country yesterday as huge crowds gathered peacefully despite a warning from authorities to stop attending the rallies.
Western countries step up pressure on Myanmar junta as protests go on
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