Myanmar military coup: Curfew imposed in 7 townships of Mandalay ANI | Updated: Feb 08, 2021 19:20 IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], February 8 (ANI): Days after the military coup in Myanmar, curfew has been imposed in seven townships in the country s second-biggest city, Mandalay, to stop the people from protesting against the junta rule.
According to a report by The Myanmar Times, curfew from 8 pm to 4 am was imposed on Monday in seven townships in Mandalay Aung Myay Tharzan, Maha Aung Myay, Amarapura, Patheingyi, Pyigyitakon, Chan Aye Tharzan and Chan Myay Tharzi.
Some media reports said that martial law has been imposed in the seven townships in Myanmar.
Curfew imposed in Mandalay s 7 townships
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Protest grows in Myanmar after military coup
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Protest grows in Myanmar after military coup, demonstrators demand release of detainees ANI | Updated: Feb 08, 2021 13:10 IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], February 8 (ANI): Days after the military coup in Myanmar, thousands of people have continued to participate in protest marches across the country, including the downtown Yangon, calling for the release of detainees.
Since the start of the protest, hundreds of people including political leaders, government employees, and students have been detained, NHK World reported citing a Myanmar-based human rights group. In coming days, demonstrators are planning to hold more rallies across Myanmar.
According to media reports cited by United Nations, scores of people took to the streets in Yangon last week to protest the military s takeover and the arrest of several elected leaders, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.