Naypyitaw [Myanmar], June 1 (ANI): Primary schools in Myanmar, which reopened on Tuesday, have reported low attendance as teachers and students continue to protest against the military coup on February 1.
Myanmar: Schools reopen with low attendance
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01 Jun 2021, 18:55 GMT+10
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], June 1 (ANI): Primary schools in Myanmar, which reopened on Tuesday, have reported low attendance as teachers and students continue to protest against the military coup on February 1.
As the junta braces for potential bomb attacks for schools, many students across the nation have said they will boycott classes to protest what they call military slave education , reported Nikkei Asia.
A mother visiting an elementary school said: This area is more stable than other areas, so [attendance] at this school is better, but still lower than last year. A small truck with security personnel regularly checks the area in search of potential conflicts, according to the mother.
Michael Flynn denied suggesting that a Myanmar-style coup "should happen" in the U.S. after coming under fire for making a remark at a convention appearing to suggest that one should happen.
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