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February 8, 2021

Mass Protests Continue in Burma Opposing Military Coup, Removal of Aung San Suu Kyi
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In Burma, police fired water cannons on peaceful protesters in Rangoon
as mass demonstrations continued today for the third straight day,
opposing the military coup that deposed de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi
one week ago.

Protester: "We can't just let the military win. Citizens have already
shown their demands by voting. We are on the street to show that we are
against military dictatorship."

Authorities shut down the internet for part of the weekend as fears
mount of a harsh military crackdown on protesters.


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