Tank-ing democracy: Myanmar army bans internet to curb protests against military coup
Tank-full of violence
Soon, Myanmar's military deployed tanks in the streets to stop people from protesting against the detainment of popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi. SOon, the military presence kept increasing in the streets, making it difficult for locals to operate.
No internet
The military also banned internet services throughout the country to suspend all kinds of communications being used to organise protests and demonstrations.
'Free Myanmar'
The actions were not appreciated by the locals who once again took to streets to protest the strict actions being implemented by the army.
Tear gas
The troops also fired tear gas at protesters in Myitkyina. Some media reports have also claimed that at least five journalists monitoring the protest were detained
Two wheelers against tanks
Protesters on scooters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Naypyidaw on February 15, 2021.
Guarding the coup
Soldiers stood outside the Central Bank of Myanmar, as people gathered to protest against the military coup, in Yangon.
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