NAYPYIDAW, Feb 22 Myanmar police began to disperse pro-democracy protesters today as businesses around the country shut in a general strike called to oppose the military coup despite a threat from authorities that confrontation could cost lives. Three weeks after seizing power, the junta has.
Protesters against the military rule have refused to let up as the movement to bring back the country's democratically elected leader dismisses threats of violence.
Myanmar police began to disperse protesters in the capital, Naypyitaw, as businesses around the country shut in a general strike called to oppose the military coup despite a threat from authorities that confrontation could cost lives.
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The state television broadcaster on late Sunday carried a public announcement from the junta, formally called the State Administration Council, warning against the general strike.