Myanmar protestors on the streets again, three months after the coup

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NAYPYITAW, 1 May, 2021 (TON): After three months of the junta’s coup arrest, the pro-democracy protestors in Myanmar took out to streets against the military rule on Saturday.

The military has tried to end dissent and impose its authority on a people largely opposed to the return of rule by the generals after 10 years of democratic reforms that included a government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi.

According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) advocacy group, crowds come out day after day to reject the junta, despite a relentless crackdown in which at least 759 protesters have been killed.

The AAPP says more than 3,400 people have been detained for opposing the military.

People also rallied in the second city of Mandalay and the southern town of Dawei, media reported.

There were no immediate reports of violence.

However, the media reported several small blasts in different places including Yangon late on Friday and on Saturday. There were no immediate reports of casualties and no claims of responsibility.

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