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The door of the Kachin Baptist church in Lashio that was raided by police on March 1. (Supplied)
Police raid Kachin Baptist church in Lashio; 10 arrested, including ministers
Witnesses said police beat and then arrested several bystanders after forcing their way into the church in pursuit of protesters
Published on Mar 2, 2021
Police major Tin Min Tun is seen in a live-stream video on Facebook (Supplied)
Police major becomes first high-ranking officer to join anti-coup resistance
In a video live-streamed on social media, the Special Branch officer urged colleagues to “do what you believe is right”
Published on Mar 1, 2021
During nationwide protests over the past weeks, the Myanmar public is calling for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders detained by the military. (Myanmar Now)
Myanmar Junta Hits Aung San Suu Kyi With Two New Charges
The telecommunications charge is believed to be derived from the allegations over walkie-talkies which the military junta claimed were found when they searched her house on Feb. 1.
Published on Mar 1, 2021
The regime intensified its brutal attacks on Sunday as it sought to stop a massive popular uprising aimed at removing it from power (Myanmar Now)
Medics: one man in critical condition after at least 16 shot in Yangon on Sunday
Four have died from gunshot wounds during attacks by police and soldiers in the city while others were hospitalised after beatings or inhaling tear gas
Published on Mar 1, 2021
A protester flees as security forces crack down on anti-coup demonstrators in Yangon's Tamwe township on February 27. (Myanmar Now)
Junta ramps up violence as it cracks down on protests around the country
Security forces came down hard on protesters on Saturday, arresting dozens as nationwide demonstrations against military rule continue
Published on Feb 28, 2021
A young man is helped by a fellow protester after being shot by security forces in Hledan, Yangon (Myanmar Now)
In pictures: Defiant protesters gunned down across Myanmar
At least 18 killed on deadliest day since uprising began
Published on Feb 28, 2021
A man is carried away after being fatally shot in Hledan, Yangon (Myanmar Now)
Myanmar sees deadliest day since uprising began as junta intensifies attacks on peaceful protesters
At least 18 have been killed and dozens more arrested and injured, though the final toll will likely be higher
Published on Feb 28, 2021
Police face off against government railway workers taking part in the Civil Disobedience Movement, which has hobbled banks as well as public services. (Myanmar Now)
Myanmar’s banks grind to a halt as junta tightens its grip
Opposition to military rule, along with post-coup uncertainty, has brought banking in Myanmar almost to a standstill
Published on Feb 27, 2021
Soldiers aim guns at protesters during a deadly crackdown in Mandalay on February 20 (Myanmar Now)
Protesters injured in deadly Mandalay crackdown denied visits from family 
Visits were stopped after one protester who was shot in the leg died on Wednesday, with the military blaming the death on Covid-19
Published on Feb 27, 2021
Witnesses say there has been a steady stream of vehicles carrying pro-military protesters to the office of the army’s proxy party in recent days
Military supporters seen coming and going from USDP office in Yangon
Witnesses say there has been a steady stream of vehicles carrying pro-military protesters to the office of the army’s proxy party in recent days
Published on Feb 27, 2021
Suu Kyi seen at a 2015 event for the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation. (Daw Khin Kyi Foundation)
NLD sources: Aung San Suu Kyi taken from her Naypyitaw home to undisclosed location
Suu Kyi had been under house arrest at the Myebon Thar street residence since February 1
Published on Feb 26, 2021
Two men show the shell from a stun grenade found after a crackdown on protesters in Naypyitaw (Myanmar Now)
Police and soldiers attack protesters in Myanmar’s three biggest cities with guns, batons and stun grenades
Journalists are among dozens arrested and at least several others were injured, but the full toll of the crackdown is not yet clear
Published on Feb 26, 2021

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