Myanmar’s military rulers have threatened to jail anti-coup protesters who take part in a “silent strike” on Tuesday, a year since the generals seized power, as the U.S., Britain and Canada imposed new sanctions.
’s military rulers have threatened to jail anti-coup protesters who take part in a “silent strike” on Tuesday, a year since the generals seized power, as the United States, Britain and Canada imposed new sanctions.and other figures from her National League for Democracy party were rounded up in raids, accused by the junta of rigging a 2020 election the NLD won.in crackdowns that ensued, leading to the formation of “people’s defense forces” to take on the well-equipped army.
In the northern city of Myitkyina, a photograph of a sign put up by the military warned residents not to join the silent protest or face jail terms of up to 20 years, though images of the city posted on social media on Tuesday showed largely deserted streets. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in comments ahead of the coup anniversary, urged the junta to allow greater humanitarian access.
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