Unrest In Myanmar -- News Updates February 15, 2021

 

Daily Mail: Tanks push through crowds of protesters in Myanmar as new law threatens 20 years in jail for anyone 'inciting hatred against coup leaders' 

 * Armoured vehicles rolled on the streets of Myanmar today as military put pressure on democracy protesters 

 * New law passed threatening 20 years in jail for anyone obstructing the military, or threatening coup leaders 

 * Comes after troops opened fire on activists overnight, amid claims that live ammunition may have been used 

 * Meanwhile jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi is due to appear via video-link in court this week, which would be the first sighting of her since the coup took place 

Armoured vehicles pushed through crowds of protesters in Myanmar today as the country's military rulers threatened activists with 20 years in jail for opposing their coup.

Vehicles appeared on the streets of Yangon and other large cities on Monday as the armed forces ramped up pressure on tens of thousands of protesters to abandon their quest for democracy and accept military rule. 

Meanwhile new laws were passed carrying harsh penalties for anyone found guilty of obstructing the armed forces or of inciting 'hatred or contempt' towards coup organisers, including general-turned-ruler Min Aung Hlaing. 

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 Unrest In Myanmar -- News Updates February 15, 2021 

Myanmar security forces intensify crackdown on protesters -- AP 

Smaller protests in Myanmar as junta deploys more troops, armoured vehicles -- Reuters 

Fresh protests in Myanmar after junta cuts off internet, deploys tanks -- France 24 

Myanmar coup: Protests grow despite crackdown -- AFP 

Myanmar: troops and police forcefully disperse marchers in Mandalay -- The Guardian 

Myanmar's detained Aung Suu Kyi faces delays in detention as military enforce tougher order on protesters -- ABC News (Australia) 

Myanmar: Military deploys armored vehicles in major cities -- DW 

Myanmar security forces deploy armored vehicles, crack down on protesters -- The Hill 

Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law -- BBC 

Western nations warn Myanmar military 'the world is watching' -- UPI 

'They want division': on patrol with Myanmar's civilian night watch -- The Guardian 

Myanmar residents on night patrol as coup tensions deepen -- AFP