Mass protests against Myanmar military coup nationwide; Internet access partially restored


A protester holds up a sign during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on Feb 7, 2021. - AFP

YANGON (The Straits Times/ANN): Tens of thousands of people in Myanmar marched in protest against the military coup for the second straight day on Sunday (Feb 7), as a partial restoration of Internet connection flooded Myanmar social media with images of the massive demonstrations.

“We want democracy!” the young crowd shouted in downtown Yangon, as they wove through cars stuck in the traffic and drivers blasted their horns in support.

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