As the protests against the military coup in Yangon continue, the army fired rubber bullets at protesters in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. 10 truckloads of soldiers arrived by the thousands of policemen have been released from pratisedhakkarkku violence.
Protesters gathered in front of a police station in the capital demanding the release of high school students who had taken part in a protest against the military rule. More than 20 students between the ages of 13 and 16 were arrested. Engineers and doctors are among those fighting for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the end of military rule. Government employees are on strike. Demonstrations have declined in many parts of the country as the Internet has been cut off and the military presence has increased.
Meanwhile, Suu Kyi’s house arrest has been extended until tomorrow. He is expected to appear in court tomorrow. The U.S., Canada and 12 European countries have called on the military to stop using violence against protesters overthrowing the democratic government.
English Summary: Crack down on Myanmar protesters
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