Myanmar crisis: Army breaks into well-known writer's house during coup, CCTV footage unfolds drama - The 69-year-old writer, philanthropist was taken away in the dead of the night by armed men during a military coup, according to her family members.
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US On Violence In Myanmar: We re Preparing Additional Actions To Impose Further Costs
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that country is “preparing new measures” against the Myanmar military over the escalating violence.
The United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that the country is “preparing new measures” against the Myanmar military over the violence during recent anti-coup demontsrations. Following the report that at least 18 people were killed and over 30 were left wounded in the Southeast Asian country currently under junta’s control and civilian government leaders are placed under house arrest. On Sunday, the protests turned violent with clashes between the Myanmar military and law enforcement “confronted peaceful demonstrations”, according to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office. Meanwhile, the White House said it is ‘alarmed’ by the situation.
Myanmar: Police Arrests Many As Civilians Protest Against Military Rule
The violence erupted early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon s streets near the Hledan Center intersection AP Associated Press (AP) 2021-02-28T10:45:24+05:30 Myanmar: Police Arrests Many As Civilians Protest Against Military Rule outlookindia.com 2021-02-28T14:21:12+05:30
Police fired tear gas and water cannons and there were reports of gunfire Sunday in Myanmar s largest city where another anti-coup protest was underway with scores of students and other demonstrators hauled away in police trucks.
The violence erupted early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon s streets near the Hledan Center intersection, which has become the gathering point for protesters who then fan out to other parts of the city.
Two shot dead, several injured in Myanmar as Saturday marks bloodiest day in more than two weeks of demonstrations - The deaths, in the country's second-largest city Mandalay, mark the bloodiest day in more than two weeks of demonstrations, following a military coup.