After the repression of the military-backed regime intensified in the country, pro-democracy activists again took to the streets of several cities in Burma on Monday, February 15, but less than in previous days, to condemn the 1st military coup.^Is February.

The media says Border MyanmarAccording to the Reuters news agency, security forces opened fire to disperse protesters in the city of Mandalay but did not specify the number of victims. On Sunday, troops were deployed to several Burmese cities, and in the evening tanks were briefly seen on the streets of Yangon. “It simply came to our notice then. We thought they would shoot us like in the past. ”Referring to the popular uprisings of 1988 and 2007, Nain Mo said that the army was bloodily suppressed.

Hundreds of protesters called on officials to strike near the central bank’s headquarters north of the city on Monday in the financial capital, Yangon. Despite the threats, “Popular movements will not end. The first stage was the most difficult. We are not afraid of being arrested or shot. ”, Said tour guide Nain Mo.

“Get rid of the dictator! “

Thousands of people gathered in front of the Chinese and American embassies. “Get rid of the dictator! “, “We need the U.S. military to save us.”, Can we read on the banners; Others marched on Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, the National League for Democracy (LND).

But the crowd was smaller than in previous days, with the presence of soldiers supporting armored vehicles. Companies have sent emails to their employees asking them not to perform.

Other rallies have been held across the country, such as Naipaul, which has been the state capital since 2005. Several dozen people were arrested during the demonstration. Said a local journalist, including twenty students. Internet connections, which had been severely disrupted overnight, were restored Monday morning.

Aung San Suu Kyi was detained

Putt of 1^Is February overthrows Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government and puts an end to decades of weak democratic transition. The 75-year-old former leader, who is accused of illegally importing walkie-talkies, will be remanded in custody until Wednesday. Following the postponement of the hearing, which was scheduled for Monday, their lawyer, Qin Mongzaw, announced. she is “In good health”, Under house arrest in Naypyidaw, assured LND this weekend.

Fear of revenge lingers in the minds of all those who have lived under the yoke of the military for fifty years since independence in 1948. Police have already scattered rallies and violent demonstrators vetivaccukeant. The condition of the 20-year-old woman, who has been critically injured for the past one week, is critical. On Sunday, several people were injured in the northern part of the country. About 400 politicians, activists, doctors and students were arrested.

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