Myanmar coup leader's birthday marked by mock funerals; 25 killed; US sanctions 22

Myanmar coup leader's birthday marked by mock funerals; 25 killed; US sanctions 22

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Bangkok (AFP) July 3, 2021

Protesters in coup-hit Myanmar marked the birthday of junta leader Min Aung Hlaing Saturday by burning his portrait and staging mock funerals. The nation has experienced mass protests and a brutal military response since the February 1 coup which ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Almost 890 civilians have died in a crackdown by the State Administration Council - as the junta call

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