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Yangon: Opponents of Myanmarâs junta announced a national unity government on Friday that includes ousted MPs, leaders of anti-coup protests and members of ethnic minorities.
The move is seen as a concerted effort to bring an end to military rule.
Protests are ongoing across Myanmar following the military coup.
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Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a February 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.
Detained former President Win Myint and Suu Kyi will retain their positions in the parallel government, which will operate under the terms of a new charter after opponents of the military abolished the countryâs 2008 constitution.
Pro-Democracy Protestors Hold Silent Strike in Myanmar
The protests have continued through the traditional five-day holiday of the Buddhist New Year.
Women protestors in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: Reuters/ Stringer
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Opponents of military rule in Myanmar called for a “silent strike” on Friday, urging people to stay at home to mourn the more than 700 people killed in protests against the February 1 coup and to wear black if they have to go out.
Many ordinary people, infuriated by the return of military rule after five years of civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, have been taking to the streets day after day with activists thinking up new ways to show opposition as the security forces step up their suppression.
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April 16 (Reuters) - Opponents of Myanmar s junta announced a National Unity Government on Friday including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule and restore democracy.
Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a Feb. 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.
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Women carry pots with flowers as they take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar April 13, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Opponents of Myanmar s junta announced a National Unity Government on Friday including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule and restore democracy.
Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a Feb. 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.
Opponents of Myanmar s junta announced a National Unity Government on Friday including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule and restore democracy.
Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a Feb. 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.
People have been taking to the streets day after day to demand the restoration of democracy, defying crackdowns by the security forces in which more than 700 people have been killed, according to a monitoring group.