Nun Kneels Before Myanmar Security Forces To Prevent Violence.
A nun knelt in front of Myanmar riot police during a protest in Myitkyina, Monday, March 8, in an attempt to prevent further violence.
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READ MORE: It has been more than five weeks since Myanmar’s military took full control of the Southeast Asia nation, removing the democratically elected government, in a move that has sparked nationwide anti-coup protests.
Tens of thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in demonstrations that have included widespread strikes from the professional class aiming to stifle the rule of the junta government, officially the State Administrative Council (SAC).
But despite street rallies that have become a daily occurrence, the military has ramped up efforts to silence demonstrators by aggressively responding with live ammunition to quell protests. Dozens have died, including members of the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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LINK: www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/myanmar-junta-continues-brutal-crackdown-protesters
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