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Nationwide protests against the coup have been responded with murders, torture and mass arrests by the military regime. (Myanmar Now)
Seeking justice in the wake of Myanmar’s coup
The country’s military leaders have acted with impunity for decades, but now there is a mechanism to bring them to justice
Mar 19, 2021
Security forces approach a protest site in Yangon’s Tamwe township to break up a demonstration on March 8 (Myanmar Now)
At least three killed as anti-coup protesters wave women’s clothing in defiance of military misogyny
After over a month of daily protests, anti-coup demonstrators continued to adapt with creative tactics in response to military’s campaign of terror
Mar 9, 2021
Mizzima’s newsroom is pictured following a raid by security forces on Tuesday (Supplied)
Myanmar military storms Mizzima’s office in a third raid on local media in two days 
No staff were arrested, and Mizzima has stated that it will continue ‘to fight against the military coup’ and to restore democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
Mar 9, 2021
Soldiers detain a protester in Sanchaung township in Yangon on February 28, 2021. (Myanmar Now)
The Tatmadaw has turned into a terrorist organization
Far from being the guarantor of state stability, Myanmar’s military seems sadistically intent on breaking the nation’s spirit
Mar 8, 2021
Soldiers and police are seen on the streets of Yangon on Sunday. (Myanmar Now)
A night of terror in Yangon
The military launches a crackdown on city residents and rank-and-file NLD members.
Mar 8, 2021
CCTV footage shows soldiers and police entering the building where Myanmar Now’s office is located.
Junta raids Myanmar Now’s office in downtown Yangon
No staff were arrested as the office had already been evacuated ahead of the February 1 coup
Mar 8, 2021
Police are seen at Tagaung pagoda in Pathein, Ayeyarwady region, on Sunday.
Military deploys troops to public buildings around the country
The move has met with resistance at a number of locations, resulting in several protesters being injured by rubber bullets
Mar 8, 2021
Caption: Khin Maung Latt, chair of the NLD party in Ward (7) in Pabedan Township, Yangon. (Sithu Maung / Facebook)
Local NLD party official in Yangon dies in police custody
Khin Maung Latt died less than one day after his arrest from his Pabedan Township home.
Mar 7, 2021
Police and soldiers break up a protest at the intersection of 22nd and 89th streets in Mandalay, where striking workers from the education and health sectors held a sit-in alongside students. (Myanmar Now)
More than 70 people arrested in Mandalay for resisting military dictatorship
Plainclothes officers search for student protesters while the military occupies a university and opens fire on demonstrators
Mar 7, 2021
Security forces arrest an anti-coup protester near the intersection of 35th and 41st street in Mandalay on March 2 (Myanmar Now)
Nyi Nyi Kyaw, a veteran of the 1988 uprising, arrested in Mandalay 
He was detained after police fired into the air to disperse a crowd that was questioning a stranger suspected of acting on the regime’s behalf
Mar 7, 2021
Relatives mourn at a memorial to honour a protester who has fallen in North Okkalapa. (Myanmar Now)
A Yangon township reels from an assault on young lives and human decency
Eight protesters were confirmed dead after Wednesday’s crackdowns in North Okkalapa, with dozens more injured and many others still unaccounted for
Mar 6, 2021
Thura Aung Ko seen in Naypyitaw during an interview with Myanmar Now in December 2020 (Myanmar Now) 
Junta announces corruption charge against ousted minister hated by nationalists 
Aung Ko played a key role in abolishing Ma Ba Tha under the NLD government
Mar 6, 2021
Win Htein requested bail from Naypyitaw court on March 5.
NLD party stalwart Win Htein requests bail from Naypyitaw court 
The 82-year-old’s lawyer asked that bail be granted due to Win Htein’s need for ongoing medical care
Mar 5, 2021

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