How Myanmar security forces are using night raids to suppress protests against the coup The key logic of raiding in the dark is simple – discretion. It allows for swift action without scrutiny. Feb 22, 2021 · 07:30 am A woman in Yangon bangs a tray during a night protest against the recent coup by the Myanmar army. | Reuters Since the Myanmar military – or Tatmadaw – took over power from the elected civilian government in an effective coup on February 1, protests have gripped nearly all corners of the country. The Civil Disobedience Movement, as the historic resistance is now being widely called, has seen unprecedented participation from nearly all sections of Burmese society. In fact, the depth of participation has dwarfed even the iconic 1988 and 2008 uprisings against the military junta.