Protests rage in Myanmar on a day 38 die
Military on offensive against own people
Military on offensive against own people
Military junta is seeking to crush the protests. Tear gas shells have been thrown, rubber bullets and even live rounds have been fired at the protesters
Bloodiest day so far
Bloodiest day so far
Wednesday (March 3) was the bloodiest day in anti-coup protests as 38 people died. UN envoy to Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener mentioned the number to reporters.
Myanmar citizens suffer
Myanmar citizens suffer
Number of those wounded is much more than those who are dead.
Protesters continue to defy military
Protesters continue to defy military
Despite military's muscle flexing, protesters are undeterred. They are out defying the military and are even using home-used, improvised shields to protect themselves
Protesters use tactics to stall military
Protesters use tactics to stall military
Protesters are also erecting barricades to hinder movement of security forces who are attempting to aggressively control the situation
International pressure mounts
International pressure mounts
Myanmar is increasingly getting isolated on world stage. US State Department on Wednesday urged all nations to condemn what was happening in Myanmar
"We are by your side"
"We are by your side"
France President Emmanuel Macron indicated his support to pro-democracy protesters. "We are by your side," Macron tweeted
Pope Francis not happy
Pope Francis not happy
Even Pope Francis has expressed displeasure. He has called for release of all political prisoners in Myanmar.
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