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• Military Regime Issues Arrest Warrants for 17 Elected MPs for Incitement
• Despite Pressure, Myanmar Govt Employees Refuse to Work Under Military Rule
• Myanmar Ruling Council Amends Treason, Sedition Laws to Protect Coup Makers
• Workers at Myanmar’s Private Banks Join Nationwide Anti-Coup Work Stoppage
• Myanmar Military Slaps Suu Kyi With One More Charge
• Business Groups Voice Deep Concern Over Regime’s Proposed Cyber Law
• Customers Flock to Withdraw Cash From Myanmar Military-Owned Banks
• The Coup in Myanmar: How the Generals Miscalculated

Military Regime Issues Arrest Warrants for 17 Elected MPs for Incitement Posted: 16 Feb 2021 07:54 AM PST The lawmakers are from an NLD-dominated parliamentary committee formed in defiance of the military's seizure of power.

Despite Pressure, Myanmar Govt Employees Refuse to Work Under Military Rule Posted: 16 Feb 2021 07:50 AM PST Medics, bank staff, transport workers and local officials lead the way as employees join the Civil Disobedience Movement and refuse to work under the military government.

Myanmar Ruling Council Amends Treason, Sedition Laws to Protect Coup Makers Posted: 16 Feb 2021 05:27 AM PST The Penal Code changes narrow the definition of 'treason' to an 'unconstitutional' overthrow of the state, while 'sedition' now covers any insults to the military.

Workers at Myanmar’s Private Banks Join Nationwide Anti-Coup Work Stoppage Posted: 16 Feb 2021 05:02 AM PST Almost all branches of Myanmar's private lenders have been forced to close as staff stay away from work and join the Civil Disobedience Movement against military rule.

Myanmar Military Slaps Suu Kyi With One More Charge Posted: 16 Feb 2021 04:06 AM PST State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi could face six years in prison.

Business Groups Voice Deep Concern Over Regime’s Proposed Cyber Law Posted: 16 Feb 2021 01:42 AM PST Western chambers of commerce say the proposed security legislation will empower the military to close any businesses without oversight.

Customers Flock to Withdraw Cash From Myanmar Military-Owned Banks Posted: 16 Feb 2021 12:24 AM PST Tatmadaw-owned Myawaddy Bank limited service to 200 customers and withdrawals to 5 million kyats per person; private bank branches remain shut as staff protest coup.

The Coup in Myanmar: How the Generals Miscalculated Posted: 15 Feb 2021 11:10 PM PST The military thought the battle would be strictly between itself and the NLD; the speed with which the youth-led mass resistance has mobilized has taken them by surprise.

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