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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
People patrol nearly every corner of every street in Yangon amid fears of unwelcome late-night “visitors”. (Myanmar Now)
The return of the dreaded knock on the door
The junta’s reintroduction of the “overnight guest registration” system is a direct challenge to efforts to end military rule
Published on Feb 26, 2021
Supporters of the NLD party were celebrating the party's victory shortly after the November election results were announced. (Myanmar Now)
Military Annuls Election Results Which Saw Victory for Suu Kyi’s Party
Results of the November 2020 general elections in which the National League for Demoracy (NLD) party led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi won a landslide...
Published on Feb 26, 2021
Soldiers arrest a protester following a deadly crackdown in Mandalay on February 20. (Myanmar Now)
Authorities blame death of protester shot in Mandalay on Covid-19
Relatives of the deceased man say they were not permitted to see his body, which was cremated shortly after his death
Published on Feb 25, 2021
Police gather at a neighbourhood where railway staff live after attacks by pro-military protesters on Thursday. (Myanmar Now)
Pro-military mob attacks local residents, anti-coup protesters in downtown Yangon
A knife-wielding assailant was captured on CCTV stalking a fleeing crowd before turning on a man and beating him with the help of several others
Published on Feb 25, 2021
Protesters hold posters in Yangon on February 22 saying that the people’s votes must be respected. (Myanmar Now)
SNLD boycotts meeting with military council’s election commission
The ethnic Shan party is the latest to say that it has declined an invitation to meet with the newly formed commission
Published on Feb 25, 2021
Many thousands of civil servants have joined the CDM (Myanmar Now)
Striking doctors, foreign ministry staff charged as junta continues crackdown on Civil Disobedience Movement 
Family members have been denied visits and a hearing went ahead on Saturday without their knowledge
Published on Feb 24, 2021
Magwe region chief minister Dr Aung Moe Nyo (Aung Moe Nyo / Facebook)
Magway region chief minister charged with incitement
Three chief ministers are facing charges under section 505b of the Penal Code, while the others are still being detained
Published on Feb 24, 2021
Security forces patrol Pyinmana on 24 February (Myanmar Now)
Journalists run from soldiers and police in Naypyitaw to avoid arrest as nationwide protests continue
The confrontation follows an incident on Monday in which security forces aimed guns at reporters
Published on Feb 24, 2021
Doctors march in Yangon on February 22 as part of the nationwide general strike to demand an end to military rule. (Myanmar Now)
Frontline workers in Myanmar’s health crisis vow to keep up pressure on the regime
Fearing a return to the disastrous policies of the past, medical professionals have taken the lead in the fight against military rule
Published on Feb 24, 2021
Engineers take part in the “four twos” general strike in Mandalay on February 22.
Five engineers among dozens arrested in Naypyitaw on first day of general strike
A crackdown on protesters in Myanmar’s administrative capital on Monday resulted in at least 25 arrests
Published on Feb 23, 2021
 On Feb. 22, millions came out into the streets across the country, from the northern mountain towns of Chin state to the coastal regions of Tanintharyi to join a general strike against the military coup, despite widespread fears that the military might launch a deadly crackdown. 
List of prominent figures facing arrest for anti-junta stance circulates online
The list names high-profile activists, celebrities and others who have called on the public to continue resisting military rule
Published on Feb 23, 2021

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