An empty road in downtown #Yangon, #Myanmar, 10 December 2021. Anti-coup groups call for the public to participate the #SilentStrike to protest against the military coup, by staying at home and to shut down businesses from 10 am to 4 pm on 10 December 2021. EPA-EFE
"Silent Strike" in capital Naypyitaw
Roads and markets are seen empty in capital Naypyitaw on Friday morning as residents take part in the nationwide "Silent Strike" on International Human Rights Day. (Photos- CJ)
Deserted Yangon on Silent Strike Day: Roads that are normally busy in Myanmar's commercial capital Yangon are deserted on Friday morning, with many businesses closed and only a handful of commuters, as a show of solidarity with the “silent strike” movement. 1/2
SAC thugs (police, soldier and YCDC staff) are destroying shops that joined the #SilentStrike, on Insein Road, #Yangon. Things were brought with YCDC trucks. What the f**k & really irritating to see robberies in broad daylight!Shame on you,freaking SAC! #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Three bodies of demonstrators were found on the road, one of which was stuck under a military truck, according to an image taken by a bystander.
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Today 4 youths were killed for protesting. These young people woke up early for the strike, confronted parents & got on streets to mobilize people to keep up the spirit & resist the Junta.
✅ Use yr available freedom to bring Myanmar back to attention pls.✊
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Imagine how many other scenes like this haven't been caught on film. Imagine all the atrocities suffered by Rohingya communities because they were committed out of view.
This unhinged violence is sickening. What is also sickening is the fact that so many still do biz with them.
The military junta brutally cracked down the peaceful protesters in Yangon this morning. A military vehicle intentionally hit the protesters and at least 3 protesters were murdered at the incident, witnesses said.
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Disturbing video shows how a #Myanmar#military vehicle accelerated speed & rammed directly into #yangon protesters, seriously hitting a few. Number of people killed & injured likely to be more than the initially reported 3 deaths. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
The video footage of junta's military forces' vehicle speedily & brutally drove into the group of young protestors in Kyeemyindaing, Yangon.
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At least four people were killed due to SAC vehicle drives through a group of protesters and opened fire at Pan Pin Gyi Road in Kyeemyindaing, Rangoon on Sunday
"I got hit and fell down in front of a truck. A soldier beat me with his rifle but I defended and pushed him back. Then he immediately shot at me as I ran away in a zig-zag pattern. Fortunately, I escaped," a protester told @Reuters by phone.
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An important motive behind the coups in both Myanmar and Sudan are the vast business interests of both militaries, which they don't want to relinquish or submit to civilian control. The generals want their profits before democracy. https://t.co/yLJ8nxL9e3 https://t.co/6ip6xlRu7X
A combined force of troops from LIB 269, 222 and LID 11 based in Thantlang have set fire to the abandoned town to fight off CDF fighters who shot & killed one killed one of them who broke into shops to steal goods. The inferno is likely to consume the entire town as it spreads.
Situation in #Myanmar western #Chin state where #Thantlang town getting heavily bombarded by #military. Reports of at least 30 homes destroyed. That location has seen multiple attacks & a steady build-up of troops recently leading to this heavy assault. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar