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Myanmar coup: Three-finger salutes pop up in Yangon's streets

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Shouts of "may dictatorship end" and the three-finger salute protest signs pop up in the streets of Myanmar's largest city Yangon as young people call for civil disobedience against this week's military coup. Myanmar's generals ordered internet providers to restrict access to Facebook, after people have flocked to social media to voice opposition and share plans for civil disobedience. IMAGES

Added on the 04/02/2021 13:17:17 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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