A protester holding a placard outside the US Embassy in Yangon.
Opponents of Myanmar’s coup welcomed new sanctions from Britain and Canada as protesters took to the streets, marking two weeks of daily demonstrations against the South-East Asian country’s military for seizing power.
Adding to the diplomatic pressure, Japan said it had agreed with India, the United States and Australia on the need for democracy to be restored quickly after the Feb 1 army takeover in which elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained.
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More Photos: Anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar
Protesters marching with a banner that reads ‘we want democracy’ in Naypyidaw.
A man gesturing towards residents (unseen) as police stand guard at the entrance gate of a Buddhist monastery where pro-military supporters took shelter after clashes with local residents.
Protesters holding the three-finger salute during a demonstration in Yangon.
National symbol of resistance: A protester holding up a poster with a portrait of Thwate Khaing during a rally in Yangon. — AFP
Teachers march with signs demanding the release of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration against the military coup in Naypyidaw on February 19,2021. (Photo by STR/ AFP)
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