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Woman shot in the head by Myanmar troops becomes first anti-coup protester to die

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A young woman who was shot in the head by police during an anti-coup protest last week against the military’s takeover of power in Myanmar died this morning. Mya Thwet Thwet Khine, who just turned 20 last Thursday as she lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fought for her life for ten days after she … Read more

Myanmar protesters adopt Hunger Games salute as thousands take to the streets in anti-coup protests

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Tens of thousands of anti-coup protesters have poured back onto the streets of Myanmar on Sunday, raising their hands in a three-fingered salute during the second day of mass demonstrations against the military takeover.  The gesture is a symbol of resistance inspired by the Hunger Games film franchise, which takes place in a dystopian world … Read more