Demonstrators walk, displaying the three-finger salute, during a protest against Myanmar s junta in Yangon May 11, 2021 in this still image taken from video obtained by REUTERS
(Reuters) - Protesters rallied in towns and cities around Myanmar on Tuesday to denounce its military rulers, 100 days after the generals overthrow of an elected government pitched the country into its biggest crisis in decades.
Demonstrators took part in marches, motorcycle convoys and flash protests to evade security forces, some making three-finger gestures of defiance as anti-coup groups renewed calls for the toppling of a junta that has been condemned around the world for killing hundreds of civilians.
Myanmar marks 100 days of junta rule with protests, strikes
Demonstrators walk, displaying the three-finger salute, during a protest against Myanmar s junta in Yangon May 11, 2021 in this still image taken from video obtained by REUTERS reuters tickers
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May 11, 2021 - 17:03
(Reuters) - Protesters rallied in towns and cities around Myanmar on Tuesday to denounce its military rulers, 100 days after the generals overthrow of an elected government pitched the country into its biggest crisis in decades.
Demonstrators took part in marches, motorcycle convoys and flash protests to evade security forces, some making three-finger gestures of defiance as anti-coup groups renewed calls for the toppling of a junta that has been condemned around the world for killing hundreds of civilians.
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Washington: Former US President Barack Obama, who supported Myanmar’s engagement with the military to promote democratic change, said on Monday (26 April) that he was “led by heart-wrenching violence” in a coup. Was used against civilians to retreat from power.
In a rare statement, Obama said he supported efforts by the Biden administration and like-minded countries to impose costs on Myanmar’s generals.
“After a decade of illegitimate and brutal independence of the military, more than a decade after independence, people have not attempted to accept it,” Obama said in a statement posted on Twitter.
“Myanmar’s neighbors must recognize that the murderous regime ruled by the people will only threaten instability, humanitarian crises and a failed state,” he said.
Myanmar will not witness usual water pistols, enthusiastic crowd as nation is rocked with protests, water festival in 2020 was snubbed due to COVID-19.