Protesters react after tear gas is fired during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on Monday (March 1, 2021). - AFP
YANGON, March 1 (AFP): Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faced court on Monday via video link, being seen by her lawyer for the first time since a military coup one month ago triggered relentless and massive protests.
Suu Kyi's appearance came as demonstrators took to the streets again across the country in defiance of an escalation of force from the junta that on Sunday resulted in the deadliest day of unrest since the takeover.
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