A demonstrator holds a placard and a candle during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar Feb 16, 2021. - Reuters
YANGON (AFP): The UN special envoy on Myanmar has warned of the potential for an escalation of violence in the country on Wednesday (Feb 17), as anti-coup protesters are expected to face off once again with the military.
The warning comes after deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was slapped with a second charge on Tuesday -- and the UN rapporteur hinted she may have even secretly been put on trial.
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