Opinion
Myanmar people are fighting back – even as military guns them down
Protesters are raising the cost of the coup, creating an opportunity for outsiders to exert pressure. Their efforts deserve the world’s support.
Frida GhitisIf the generals in Myanmar thought seizing power would be easy, they were mistaken. The country’s citizens are showing astonishing determination as they push back against a military coup that trampled what was a young, fragile, imperfect democracy.
Day after day, protesters are taking to the streets, demanding that the generals restore their democratically elected representatives to power. They have continued their non-violent protests even as the security forces open fire on the crowds. So far almost 150 demonstrators have been killed.
Washington Post
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