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Myanmar protests: All you need to know

Myanmar is seeing nationwide protests following a military coup. A broad coalition of doctors, teachers and blue-collar workers is demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the restoration of democracy.

The demonstrators are demanding a return to democratic government and the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other high-ranking politicians of the de facto governing party, the National League for Democracy. The military arrested Aung San Suu Kyi and other NLD members on Monday.

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Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge

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Myanmar coup: Military hardens online censorship campaign

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Myanmar coup: What's in store for democracy in Southeast Asia?

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Myanmar coup threatens fragile economic recovery

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Myanmar coup stokes fear among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

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Myanmar coup protests inflamed by poverty and coronavirus

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Myanmar: Anti-coup protests met with internet blackout

As several thousand people rallied in Yangon and Mandalay, the military junta shut down internet services for the second time.  

Who is Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi?

A Nobel Peace Prize laureate whose political rise gave hope for democracy in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi has been considered both a savior and a disappointment.  

Opinion: No more illusions in Myanmar

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Myanmar: Focus on freedom of the press and freedom of expression

Since 2012, DW Akademie has been supporting journalists in Myanmar, strengthening media organizations there and promoting unhindered access to information. Current projects are now on hold.  

In pictures: Myanmar protesters face off against military

Police and military forces have attempted to quell the growing unrest, but the protesters continue to take to the streets in defiance of the coup.  

In pictures: Protests spread in Myanmar over coup

A week after a military coup there, Myanmar is seeing nationwide protests. A broad coalition of doctors, teachers and blue-collar workers is demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the restoration of democracy.  

Aung San Suu Kyi: From freedom fighter to pariah

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi had the global community rooting for her when she was the world's most famous political prisoner. But in recent years she was accused of standing by while soldiers massacred Rohingya Muslims.  

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