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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.

Myanmar anti-coup protest

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. 

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Myanmar: Civil servants face junta pressure to return to work

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Germany says Myanmar sanctions will force junta to negotiate

The EU has slapped sanctions on 10 Myanmar officials and two firms. The bloc wants Myanmar's military to negotiate an end to the violence, according to Germany's top diplomat.  

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Japan says it is asking Myanmar to free a Japanese journalist who has been taken into custody amid a crackdown on the opposition.  

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