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Mother of Pae-Toe, 39 cab-driver, born with polio tells me how she feels whenever she looks at the only one, old photograph she had with her family after her son's death. She also described how her son was shot dead on March 28th.
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2nd death due to overnight arrest and interrogation. Members of National League of Democracy are getting arrested nightly.
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A becoming daily duty of #Myanmar ppl, queuing since early morning to withdraw money from ATM. At some places, we have to stand in harsh sunlight for limited amount of cash withdrawal.
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I'm at the funeral of a pro-democracy protester, 23yro, NyiNyiAungHtetNaing who was shot dead when police opened fire on Sunday. His brother just had non-epileptic vagal attack from the grieve, I stop filming out of respect for the family. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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HappeningNow:
In Yankin tsp, Quarter2. Military truck drove in, to station at administration office. Neighbourhood has gathered to express “We don’t now want any solider or army related” nearby. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Talked to a resident in Aungpan (Southern Shan) just now - said security forces started shooting guns since abt 9:30AM & still in some areas
- No protest in town today
but the barricades only
- 5+ killed and 17+ injured
- Teargas and live bullets are used
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Sad to know that U MYO NYUNT, a communication officer of Information ministry during the NLD government has passed away. He helped us alot with out visa applications, media accreditations and others. A good, helpful man indeed.
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Barricades seen in front of police stations in #Yangon. This obviously reduces vehicles’ speed while passing the stations. Some cars drive on opposite lanes, avoiding the barriers.
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HappeningNow: In San-Chaung, people are trapped, blocked by security forces. Families and friends are worried and finding ways to rescue them out.
The township is known for its demonstrative spirit for past weeks of consecutive strike in Yangon.
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Seasonal flower, “Ngu-Wah” spotted together with pro-democracy protest vinyl in Yangon. It’s the flower, which blossoms at same time with famous “Burma Padauk” which greets Thingyan, 1st month of Burmese calendar. #WhatsHappeningInMaynmar
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JUST IN: Poland foreign affairs ministry has confirmed with me that a Polish journalist was detained in Myanmar
Bangkok-based polish consul is working with Myanmar-based German consul to give assistance to journalist.
(Photo circulated on social media)
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MinLann, SanChaung: Security forces destroy makeshift barricades, fire flash-bangs and break private cars’ windshields. They are still camping at the end of the street. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar twitter.com/_naungkham/sta…
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THREAD:
(Images in tweets are from civilians, allowed to use)
State media reported “Protesters burned materials on the road to block security forces”. Footages from civilians today show forces burning bamboo fences made by pro-democracy protesters. #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
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Funeral of a Myanmar born Chinese, KHANT NYAR HEIN, 18 yro, fresh year student of University of Medicine. He was shot dead on last Saturday, the day when 40 ppl were killed during security forces' crackdown on pro-democracy protest. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Townships in Yangon & Mandalay, plant black flags at protest spots expressing “We’re gonna fight back”. This happens after death-tolls run up during security forces’ multiple crackdowns on pro-democracy protesters. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Hundreds of ppl have gathered inside&outside of the premises. Strongly rejecting the camping saying “We’re not gonna live until they leave”. Time is approaching 8:00 PM which is curfew time. Main concern of the public is night dragging. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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OnGoing:
Security forces are raiding and surrounding MaHlwaGon Railway station ward in MingalarTaungNyunt township since early morning.
I've been there & almost all the workers in the ward join #CivilDisobedienceMovement against Myanmar junta.
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UNIMPORTANT: A #korean living in Yangon made these snacks for pro-democracy protesters and journalists. (Not gonna mention township for location discretion).
Crowd say “Oppa, ThankYou”
“오빠, 감사합니다” in Korean. #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
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Briefly spoke to a person with the dead body.
I quote him 👇
"We cannot send the body to morgue rn. A police vehicle is following us. They might take away the body."
"Mother and wife is with the body. We are on move."
Vid sent and allowed to use.
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HappeningNow: reportedly 1 man shot dead in North Dagon tsp. Witnesses say the dead protester was shot into his head. Cannot verify what sort of bullet had been used. Another one is said to get hit the lower body & otw to medic.#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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This morning, some Yangoners say soldiers deployed around the premises, are pointing guns at the vehicles and asking to turn back around. Journalists can’t get a closeup sight of it so far.
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19th street, one busiest street of Yangon nightlife. Not even closed to what you and I remember how vibrant it was then. Some shops are closing and workers returning to their hometowns aldy.
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Thread: A person was forced by #Myanmar security forces to remove barricades in Yankin this afternoon. 3 police asked the man to move 15 sandbags alone from protesters' barricades said "You have to clean up your people’s mess“
(File Photo)
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HappeningNow: #Myanmar #LGBTQ community in #Yangon march and protest against the #militarycoup. Interesting that not only they chant in normal fashion but shouting in #Burmese LGBTQ-code language.
InVid: "To achieve democracy- Our duty, Our duty."
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#Myanmar military reforms a 11 membered committee to draft law against “hate speech”; chaired by MajorGen. SoeTintNaing of MOHA. Mandated to include politics & social scope in the draft law aside from religion & racial matters.
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