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Strikes strike Myanmar, protesters defy warnings
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Myanmar on Monday (February 22), defying a warning from the military. Demonstrations took place in towns and cities across the country, although the junta said any confrontation could cost more lives. the country was closed down while workers dropped their tools in a general strike called to oppose the military coup. It has been three weeks since the army seized power and arrested elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Since then, there have been almost daily protests and a civilization. The disobedience movement has been gaining momentum. Like local stores, international chains announced closings on Monday, including KFC and Food Panda. Protester Kyaw Kyaw said he didn’t mind losing his salary. “We don’t want to be under the control of a military dictatorship. So, we came here to join the protest regardless of the salary we earn. Nothing will happen (to me) if my salary is cut, but if we are under the control of a military dictate A worship, we will be your slaves. “On Sunday (February 21), hundreds of people attended the funeral of Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing in the capital. She became a symbol of resistance after being shot in the head while protesting earlier this month. Two more protesters were killed on Saturday (February 20), when police opened fire on what was the bloodiest day since the movement began. Monday’s protesters carried signs vowing not to allow their deaths to be in vain. One banner read – “Cherish your sacrifices, they gave lives for the country’s democracy. ‘