Myanmar's shirtless gym junkies join anti-coup rally


Shirtless men holding placards protest against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon, Myanmar Feb 10, 2021. - Reuters

YANGON (AFP): The Myanmar military might have real weapons but some anti-coup protesters have guns of their own -- showing off their ripped biceps as they pose with "free Aung San Suu Kyi" posters.

Wednesday (Feb 10) marks a fifth consecutive day of nationwide demonstrations in Myanmar after the popular civilian leader was detained and the country returned to military rule after 10 years of democracy.

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