Protesters Myanmar Continue To Defy Its Military Rulers

 

CNN: At least 550 people killed by Myanmar's military since February coup, says advocacy group 

(CNN)At least 550 people have been killed by Myanmar's military in the aftermath of a coup which overthrew the elected government on February 1, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), an advocacy group based in neighboring Thailand. 

Security officials have responded to dissent with a brutal crackdown and detained thousands, including at least 11 people arrested in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon Friday, minutes after being interviewed by CNN journalists. 

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WNU Editor: With Myanmar's rebel groups now backing the protests .... Ten Myanmar rebel groups back anti-coup protests, condemn junta crackdown (France 24), there is a real possibility that this may happen .... Is Myanmar the new Syria? Rising violence threatens a repeat tragedy (Simon Tisdall, The Guardian) 

 More News On The Unrest In Myanmar 

Several killed in fresh Myanmar protests as junta represses online dissent -- France 24 

Protesters continue to defy military rulers in Myanmar -- P.A. Media 

Myanmar anti-coup protesters launch ‘Easter egg strike’ -- AP 

Myanmar anti-coup protesters stage Easter egg demo -- DW 

After Coup, Myanmar's Military Rule Is an Exception -- New York Times