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Myanmar Coup: People Start a Nationwide General Strike Despite Chilling Threats Published February 22nd, 2021 - 07:09 GMT Police prepare to disperse protesters taking part in a demonstration against the military coup in Naypyidaw on February 22, 2021. STR / AFP Highlights The statement, read out in Burmese with text of the English version on the screen, cautioned protesters against inciting "riot and anarchy." Myanmar begins a nationwide general strike and thousands of protesters take t...

Myanmar coup: Celebrities opposing military junta added to arrest list CNN 2/18/2021 © Paing Phyo Thu Myanmar actress Paing Phyo Thu at a protest in Yangon. Since "day one" of the military coup, Burmese actress Paing Phyo Thu -- one of the countrys highest-paid stars -- says she has been on the streets opposing the ruling junta. One of Myamars highest-paid actresses, she has been offering financial help to striking staff who have given up their jobs to take part in the growing civil disobe...

Myanmar coup: Celebrities opposing military junta added to arrest list CNN 2/18/2021 © Paing Phyo Thu Myanmar actress Paing Phyo Thu at a protest in Yangon. Since "day one" of the military coup, Burmese actress Paing Phyo Thu -- one of the countrys highest-paid stars -- says she has been on the streets opposing the ruling junta. One of Myamars highest-paid actresses, she has been offering financial help to striking staff who have given up their jobs to take part in the growing civil disobe...