Sea of protesters in Myanmar cities
Tens of thousands of people today continued to take to the streets in cities and towns across Myanmar to allow the military to take over power, although the country’s officials warned that protesters could `die` if confronted by security forces.
Tens of thousands of people today continued to take to the streets in cities and towns across Myanmar to allow the military to take over power, although the country’s officials warned that protesters could `die` if confronted by security forces.
Protesters sit and chant slogans on a street in Mandalay.
The Civil Disobedience Movement group called for a general strike and the closure of all offices and stores on February 22.
Protesters sit and chant slogans on a street in Mandalay.
The Civil Disobedience Movement group called for a general strike and the closure of all offices and stores on February 22.
A group of protesters in Yangon city on February 22.
`There is evidence that protesters incited riots and organized anarchist groups on February 22. Protesters are inciting people, especially impressionable youth, to join the streets.`
The warning comes after the deadliest confrontation since Myanmar’s military arrested State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and civilian officials.
A group of protesters in Yangon city on February 22.
`There is evidence that protesters incited riots and organized anarchist groups on February 22. Protesters are inciting people, especially impressionable youth, to join the streets.`
The warning comes after the deadliest confrontation since Myanmar’s military arrested State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and civilian officials.
Riot police were deployed in Yangon to deal with protesters.
Riot police were deployed in Yangon to deal with protesters.
A police roadblock in Yangon.
A police roadblock in Yangon.
People of the capital Naypyidaw took to the streets on the morning of February 22, holding Myanmar national flags and banners calling for the release of Advisor Suu Kyi.
People of the capital Naypyidaw took to the streets on the morning of February 22, holding Myanmar national flags and banners calling for the release of Advisor Suu Kyi.
Army soldiers lined up, preparing to disperse the protesting crowd in Naypyidaw.
Army soldiers lined up, preparing to disperse the protesting crowd in Naypyidaw.
Photo: AFP
