Myanmar
Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.
US President Joe Biden announced sanctions Wednesday against Myanmar's military leaders and demanded they relinquish power, after tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the Southeast Asian nation's biggest city for a fifth consecutive day demanding a return to democracy.
So far at least 60 officers have defected – most within the last two days – across Myanmar in the knowledge that they will likely face lengthy jail sentences.
Myanmar's military raided the Yangon headquarters of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party late Tuesday, officials said, as the United States joined the UN in "strongly" condemning violence against protesters demanding a return to democracy.
The Myanmar military might have real weapons but some anti-coup protesters have guns of their own -- showing off their ripped biceps as they pose with "free Aung San Suu Kyi" posters.
Anti-coup protesters defied warnings from Myanmar's generals and rallied Tuesday for a fourth straight day, after the military imposed a ban on gatherings at flashpoint sites.
Security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Tuesday as demonstrators around the country defied a military ban on rallies.
One week after Myanmar’s military seized power from a democratically elected government, towns and cities across the country have rallied in indignation and solidarity for the biggest pro-democracy protests since 1988.
Myanmar state TV warned Monday that "action" would be taken against protesters who break the law, as huge crowds demonstrated against a military coup.