Myanmar military occupies hospitals, other buildings amid protests
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Riot police are seen on February 28 during a protest in Mandalay, Myanmar, opposing the military s takeover of the government. Photo by Xiao Long/UPI | License Photo
March 8 (UPI) Soldiers in Myanmar are now occupying hospitals, universities and temple compounds nationwide as the military junta consolidates control of the country in the face of public opposition to the Feb. 1 coup.
The crackdown of such buildings began over the weekend following weeks of mass protests against the military takeover that removed leader Aung San Suu Kyi from power.
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Troops have occupied public places in many cities, including Yangon and Mandalay. Among the medical facilities now under military control are Yangon General Hospital and Gandhi Hospital.