Extensive protests against the military coup that took place in early February continue in Myanmar. Thousands have been arrested, but at least 60 have died as a result of violence against protesters.
Almost all sections of society take part in demonstrations against the military. As a result, thousands of people have been walking the streets of various cities since the beginning of February. For example, large-scale strikes have taken place in recent days on railway workers. On Wednesday, security forces searched railroad homes and made arrests. This is one of the ways in which the authoritarian authorities are targeting the people of Myanmar. Tear gas and water throwers have also been used in the past, but dozens of people have been shot.
Earlier this week, the Myanmar authorities revoked the broadcasting rights of five state media outlets protesting the protests. When the military junta took power on 1 february, Prime Minister Auna San Suu Kyi and other senior members of the ruling National League for Democracy were detained and their location is currently unknown.
The UN Security Council has still failed to agree on a statement condemning the coup in Myanmar, calling for the use of military force and threatening sanctions. Countries such as China, Russia, India and Vietnam have refused to threaten Myanmar with sanctions.
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